SWIFT Code CITIUS33CHI — CITIBANK INTERNATIONAL, CHICAGO,IL

About SWIFT Code CITIUS33CHI — CITIBANK INTERNATIONAL, CHICAGO,IL

SWIFT code CITIUS33CHI is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CITIBANK INTERNATIONAL in CHICAGO,IL, United States. 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 INTERNATIONAL for all outward international remittances from CHICAGO,IL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CITIUS33CHI

The code CITIUS33CHI follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CITIUS33CHI

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CITIBANK INTERNATIONAL account in CHICAGO,IL, share SWIFT code CITIUS33CHI 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 INTERNATIONAL, CHICAGO,IL must provide SWIFT code CITIUS33CHI. 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 INTERNATIONAL in CHICAGO,IL rely on SWIFT code CITIUS33CHI 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 INTERNATIONAL →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CITIBANK INTERNATIONAL →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CITIBANK INTERNATIONAL →

How SWIFT Code CITIUS33CHI Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CITIUS33CHI 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 INTERNATIONAL.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CITIBANK INTERNATIONAL receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CITIUS33CHI

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CITIUS33CHI uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for CHICAGO,IL 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 United States.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CITIUS33CHI directly with CITIBANK INTERNATIONAL's CHICAGO,IL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.