SWIFT/BIC code CITTGB21012
CITTGB21012 belongs to Citibank International Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITTGB21012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITTGB21 |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Citibank International Limited |
| Branch | T2s 012 |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 012 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 CITTGB21012?
The code CITTGB21012 belongs to T2s 012, part of Citibank International Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of CITTGB21012 stand for?
CITT is the institution code of Citibank International Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 012 is the code of the department T2s 012.
Do I need CITTGB21012 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CITTGB21012.
How long does it take to send money to Citibank International Limited?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Citibank International Limited?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Can I use CITTGB21 instead of CITTGB21012?
CITTGB21 points to the head office of Citibank International Limited, while CITTGB21012 is T2s 012. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CITTGB21012 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.