SWIFT Code CITIECE10EG — CITIBANK, N.A., GUAYAQUIL

About SWIFT Code CITIECE10EG — CITIBANK, N.A., GUAYAQUIL

SWIFT code CITIECE10EG is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CITIBANK, N.A. in GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador. 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 GUAYAQUIL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CITIECE10EG

The code CITIECE10EG follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CITIECE10EG

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CITIBANK, N.A. account in GUAYAQUIL, share SWIFT code CITIECE10EG 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., GUAYAQUIL must provide SWIFT code CITIECE10EG. 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 GUAYAQUIL rely on SWIFT code CITIECE10EG 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 CITIECE10EG Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CITIECE10EG 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 CITIECE10EG

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CITIECE10EG uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for GUAYAQUIL 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 Ecuador.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CITIECE10EG directly with CITIBANK, N.A.'s GUAYAQUIL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.