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SWIFT/BIC code CITIGB2PQIA

CITIGB2PQIA belongs to Citibank N.a. in London, United Kingdom.

CITIGB2PQIA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCITIGB2PQIA
8-character codeCITIGB2P
Branch codeQIA
BankCitibank N.a.
BranchIas-Sg Middle Office - Qbe
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Citibank N.a. SWIFT/BIC works

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.
QIA 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 CITIGB2PQIA?

CITIGB2PQIA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ias-Sg Middle Office - Qbe, a unit of Citibank N.a. in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use CITIGB2PQIA incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CITIGB2PQIA with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of CITIGB2PQIA mean?

CITI is the institution code of Citibank N.a., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2P is the code for the city or region and QIA is the code of the branch Ias-Sg Middle Office - Qbe.

Can I use CITIGB2P instead of CITIGB2PQIA?

CITIGB2P is the head office of Citibank N.a., while CITIGB2PQIA points to Ias-Sg Middle Office - Qbe. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CITIGB2PQIA if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Citibank N.a.?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CITIGB2PQIA to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CITIGB2PQIA.

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