SWIFT/BIC code CITIZAJXFIC

CITIZAJXFIC belongs to Citibank South Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa.

CITIZAJXFIC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCITIZAJXFIC
8-character codeCITIZAJX
Branch codeFIC
BankCitibank South Africa
BranchFixed Income Currency and Commodity
CityJohannesburg
CountrySouth Africa

The way the Citibank South Africa 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.
ZA Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
JX Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
FIC 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 is behind SWIFT code CITIZAJXFIC?

CITIZAJXFIC identifies Fixed Income Currency and Commodity, a unit of Citibank South Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CITIZAJX instead of CITIZAJXFIC?

CITIZAJX is the head office of Citibank South Africa, while CITIZAJXFIC points to Fixed Income Currency and Commodity. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CITIZAJXFIC.

Does Citibank South Africa have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Citibank South Africa in South Africa. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in CITIZAJXFIC stand for?

CITI is the bank code of Citibank South Africa, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JX is the location code and FIC is the code of the department Fixed Income Currency and Commodity.

How long does it take to send money to Citibank South Africa in South Africa?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Citibank South Africa?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.