SWIFT Code CIAVUS31 — CITIZENS ADVISERS, PORTSMOUTH,NH

About SWIFT Code CIAVUS31 — CITIZENS ADVISERS, PORTSMOUTH,NH

SWIFT code CIAVUS31 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CITIZENS ADVISERS in PORTSMOUTH,NH, 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 CITIZENS ADVISERS for all outward international remittances from PORTSMOUTH,NH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CIAVUS31

The code CIAVUS31 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CIAVUS31

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CITIZENS ADVISERS account in PORTSMOUTH,NH, share SWIFT code CIAVUS31 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 CITIZENS ADVISERS, PORTSMOUTH,NH must provide SWIFT code CIAVUS31. 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 CITIZENS ADVISERS in PORTSMOUTH,NH rely on SWIFT code CIAVUS31 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 CITIZENS ADVISERS →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CITIZENS ADVISERS →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CITIZENS ADVISERS →

How SWIFT Code CIAVUS31 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CIAVUS31 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 CITIZENS ADVISERS.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CITIZENS ADVISERS receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CIAVUS31

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CIAVUS31 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for PORTSMOUTH,NH 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 CIAVUS31 directly with CITIZENS ADVISERS's PORTSMOUTH,NH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.