SWIFT/BIC code CITIHUHXCUS
CITIHUHXCUS belongs to Citibank Europe PLC Hungarian Branch in Budapest, Hungary.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITIHUHXCUS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITIHUHX |
| Branch code | CUS |
| Bank | Citibank Europe PLC Hungarian Branch |
| Branch | Custody Department |
| City | Budapest |
| Country | Hungary |
The way the Citibank Europe PLC Hungarian Branch 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.
- HU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CUS 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CITIHUHXCUS?
CITIHUHXCUS identifies Custody Department, a branch or department of Citibank Europe PLC Hungarian Branch in Budapest, Hungary. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CITIHUHXCUS for a euro transfer to Hungary?
Hungary belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CITIHUHXCUS.
How long does a transfer to Citibank Europe PLC Hungarian Branch take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Citibank Europe PLC Hungarian Branch in Hungary?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hungarian Forint with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use CITIHUHX instead of CITIHUHXCUS?
CITIHUHX points to the head office of Citibank Europe PLC Hungarian Branch, while CITIHUHXCUS points to Custody Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CITIHUHXCUS if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use CITIHUHXCUS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CITIHUHXCUS against the details from Citibank Europe PLC Hungarian Branch before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.