SWIFT/BIC code CITIGB2PESM
CITIGB2PESM belongs to Citibank N.a. in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITIGB2PESM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITIGB2P |
| Branch code | ESM |
| Bank | Citibank N.a. |
| Branch | Citi Outsourcing Esm |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- ESM 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 is behind SWIFT code CITIGB2PESM?
CITIGB2PESM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Citi Outsourcing Esm, a branch or department of Citibank N.a. in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Citibank N.a. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CITIGB2PESM to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CITIGB2PESM.
What is the best way to send money to Citibank N.a.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CITIGB2P instead of CITIGB2PESM?
CITIGB2P points to the head office of Citibank N.a., while CITIGB2PESM is Citi Outsourcing Esm. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CITIGB2PESM if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CITIGB2PESM stand for?
CITI is the bank code of Citibank N.a., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2P is the code for the city or region and ESM is the code of the branch Citi Outsourcing Esm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.