SWIFT/BIC code CITIUS33CHI
CITIUS33CHI belongs to Citibank International in Chicago,il, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITIUS33CHI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITIUS33 |
| Branch code | CHI |
| Bank | Citibank International |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chicago,il |
| Country | United States |
How the Citibank International 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.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CHI 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 BIC CITIUS33CHI?
CITIUS33CHI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Citibank International, part of Citibank International in Chicago,il, United States. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter CITIUS33CHI incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CITIUS33CHI with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of CITIUS33CHI stand for?
CITI is the bank code of Citibank International, US stands for United States, 33 is the code for the city or region and CHI is the code of the department Citibank International.
What do I need to send money to an account at Citibank International?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CITIUS33CHI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Citibank International take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Citibank International in United States?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.