SWIFT/BIC code CITIHKHXCEA
CITIHKHXCEA belongs to Citibank N.a. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITIHKHXCEA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITIHKHX |
| Branch code | CEA |
| Bank | Citibank N.a. |
| Branch | Cea - Ceca |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
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.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CEA 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 code CITIHKHXCEA?
CITIHKHXCEA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cea - Ceca, a branch or department of Citibank N.a. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Citibank N.a. take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in CITIHKHXCEA mean?
CITI is the institution code of Citibank N.a., HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HX is the code for the city or region and CEA is the code of the department Cea - Ceca.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Citibank N.a.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CITIHKHXCEA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Citibank N.a. have other 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 CITIHKHXCEA?
CITIHKHX points to the main office of Citibank N.a., while CITIHKHXCEA is Cea - Ceca. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CITIHKHXCEA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.