SWIFT/BIC code CITIHKHCBAB
CITIHKHCBAB belongs to Citicorp International LTD in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITIHKHCBAB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITIHKHC |
| Branch code | BAB |
| Bank | Citicorp International LTD |
| Branch | Hongkong Babel |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Citicorp International LTD 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.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HC Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BAB 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
What bank uses BIC CITIHKHCBAB?
CITIHKHCBAB identifies Hongkong Babel, part of Citicorp International LTD in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Citicorp International LTD in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in CITIHKHCBAB stand for?
CITI is the institution code of Citicorp International LTD, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HC is the code for the city or region and BAB is the code of the branch Hongkong Babel.
What happens if I enter CITIHKHCBAB incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CITIHKHCBAB against the details from Citicorp International LTD before you confirm.
Does Citicorp International LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Citicorp International LTD in Hong Kong SAR China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Citicorp International LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CITIHKHCBAB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.