SWIFT Code CITICMCX — CITIBANK N.A., DOUALA

About SWIFT Code CITICMCX — CITIBANK N.A., DOUALA

SWIFT code CITICMCX is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CITIBANK N.A. in DOUALA, Cameroon. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by CITIBANK N.A. for all outward international remittances from DOUALA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CITICMCX

The code CITICMCX follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CITICMCX

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CITIBANK N.A. account in DOUALA, share SWIFT code CITICMCX with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at CITIBANK N.A., DOUALA must provide SWIFT code CITICMCX. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using CITIBANK N.A. in DOUALA rely on SWIFT code CITICMCX for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for CITIBANK N.A. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CITIBANK N.A. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CITIBANK N.A. →

How SWIFT Code CITICMCX Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CITICMCX and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to CITIBANK N.A..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CITIBANK N.A. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CITICMCX

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CITICMCX uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for DOUALA only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Cameroon.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CITICMCX directly with CITIBANK N.A.'s DOUALA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.