SWIFT/BIC code CITTGB21005

CITTGB21005 belongs to Citibank International Limited in London, United Kingdom.

CITTGB21005

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCITTGB21005
8-character codeCITTGB21
Branch code005
BankCitibank International Limited
BranchT2s 005
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Citibank International Limited SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CITT Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
005 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 CITTGB21005?

CITTGB21005 is the SWIFT/BIC code of T2s 005, a unit of Citibank International Limited in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CITTGB21005 stand for?

CITT is the institution code of Citibank International Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 005 identifies the branch T2s 005.

What happens if I use CITTGB21005 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CITTGB21005 against the details from Citibank International Limited before you confirm.

Can I use CITTGB21 instead of CITTGB21005?

CITTGB21 is the head office of Citibank International Limited, while CITTGB21005 points to T2s 005. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CITTGB21005.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Citibank International Limited in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need CITTGB21005 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CITTGB21005.

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