SWIFT Code CITICNS10BJ — CITIBANK (CHINA) CO., LTD., BEIJING

About SWIFT Code CITICNS10BJ — CITIBANK (CHINA) CO., LTD., BEIJING

SWIFT code CITICNS10BJ is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CITIBANK (CHINA) CO., LTD. in BEIJING, China. 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 (CHINA) CO., LTD. for all outward international remittances from BEIJING. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CITICNS10BJ

The code CITICNS10BJ follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CITICNS10BJ

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CITIBANK (CHINA) CO., LTD. account in BEIJING, share SWIFT code CITICNS10BJ 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 (CHINA) CO., LTD., BEIJING must provide SWIFT code CITICNS10BJ. 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 (CHINA) CO., LTD. in BEIJING rely on SWIFT code CITICNS10BJ 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 (CHINA) CO., LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CITIBANK (CHINA) CO., LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CITIBANK (CHINA) CO., LTD. →

How SWIFT Code CITICNS10BJ Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CITICNS10BJ 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 (CHINA) CO., LTD..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CITIBANK (CHINA) CO., LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CITICNS10BJ

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CITICNS10BJ uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BEIJING 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 China.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CITICNS10BJ directly with CITIBANK (CHINA) CO., LTD.'s BEIJING branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.