SWIFT/BIC code CTYCUS44XXX

CTYCUS44XXX belongs to City of Chicago in Chicago,il, United States.

CTYCUS44XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCTYCUS44XXX
8-character codeCTYCUS44
Branch codeXXX
BankCity of Chicago
BranchHead office
CityChicago,il
CountryUnited States

How the City of Chicago SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

CTYC Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
US Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
44 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT code CTYCUS44XXX?

The code CTYCUS44XXX belongs to the head office of City of Chicago in Chicago,il, United States. Use it when you send money to an account at City of Chicago.

How long does it take to send money to City of Chicago?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

What happens if I enter CTYCUS44XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CTYCUS44XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of CTYCUS44XXX stand for?

CTYC is the bank code of City of Chicago, US is the ISO code of United States, 44 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at City of Chicago?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CTYCUS44XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

Does City of Chicago have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, CTYCUS44XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for City of Chicago in United States, so there is no branch code to choose.

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