SWIFT/BIC code CITIGB2PBEA

CITIGB2PBEA belongs to Citibank N.a. in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

CITIGB2PBEA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCITIGB2PBEA
8-character codeCITIGB2P
Branch codeBEA
BankCitibank N.a.
BranchIas-Sg Middle Office - Cs
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Citibank N.a. SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CITI Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2P Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
BEA Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which branch uses SWIFT/BIC code CITIGB2PBEA?

CITIGB2PBEA identifies Ias-Sg Middle Office - Cs, a unit of Citibank N.a. in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use CITIGB2PBEA incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CITIGB2PBEA with the recipient before sending.

Does Citibank N.a. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for Citibank N.a. in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Citibank N.a..

What does each part of CITIGB2PBEA stand for?

CITI is the institution code of Citibank N.a., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2P is the location code and BEA identifies the department Ias-Sg Middle Office - Cs.

Can I use CITIGB2P instead of CITIGB2PBEA?

CITIGB2P points to the head office of Citibank N.a., while CITIGB2PBEA is Ias-Sg Middle Office - Cs. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CITIGB2PBEA.

Do I need CITIGB2PBEA to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CITIGB2PBEA.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.