SWIFT/BIC code CITTGB2LPBG

CITTGB2LPBG belongs to Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch in London, United Kingdom.

CITTGB2LPBG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCITTGB2LPBG
8-character codeCITTGB2L
Branch codePBG
BankCitibank Europe PLC UK Branch
BranchPrivate Banking Group
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
PBG 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 SWIFT code CITTGB2LPBG?

CITTGB2LPBG identifies Private Banking Group, 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.

What do the letters in CITTGB2LPBG stand for?

CITT is the bank code of Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and PBG identifies the branch Private Banking Group.

Can I use CITTGB2L instead of CITTGB2LPBG?

CITTGB2L is the main office of Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch, while CITTGB2LPBG points to Private Banking Group. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CITTGB2LPBG if the recipient asks for it.

Has Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best way to send money to Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use CITTGB2LPBG with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CITTGB2LPBG against the details from Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch before sending.

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