SWIFT/BIC code CITIHKHXBAR
CITIHKHXBAR belongs to Citibank N.a. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITIHKHXBAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITIHKHX |
| Branch code | BAR |
| Bank | Citibank N.a. |
| Branch | Citibank Hong Kong Private Label |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Citibank N.a. SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- HX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BAR 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CITIHKHXBAR?
CITIHKHXBAR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Citibank Hong Kong Private Label, a branch or department of Citibank N.a. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Citibank N.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CITIHKHXBAR, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Citibank N.a. take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Citibank N.a. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Citibank N.a. in Hong Kong SAR China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Citibank N.a..
Can I use CITIHKHX instead of CITIHKHXBAR?
CITIHKHX points to the head office of Citibank N.a., while CITIHKHXBAR is Citibank Hong Kong Private Label. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CITIHKHXBAR.
What do the letters in CITIHKHXBAR stand for?
CITI is the institution code of Citibank N.a., HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HX is the location code and BAR identifies the department Citibank Hong Kong Private Label.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.