SWIFT/BIC code CITTGB2LHAM
CITTGB2LHAM belongs to Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITTGB2LHAM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITTGB2L |
| Branch code | HAM |
| Bank | Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch |
| Branch | Hammersmith |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch 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).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- HAM 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/BIC code CITTGB2LHAM?
CITTGB2LHAM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hammersmith, a unit of Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need CITTGB2LHAM for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CITTGB2LHAM.
How long does it take to send money to Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use CITTGB2L instead of CITTGB2LHAM?
CITTGB2L is the main office of Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch, while CITTGB2LHAM points to Hammersmith. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CITTGB2LHAM if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CITTGB2LHAM stand for?
CITT is the institution code of Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and HAM identifies the department Hammersmith.
Does Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.