SWIFT / BIC Code
CITIIE2X
SEPA MemberCitibank Ireland
CITIIE2X is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Citibank Europe plc, registered in Dublin. Its bank code is CITI, the code an IBAN at Citibank Ireland carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
CITI: institution identifier (4 letters)
IE: country code per ISO 3166-1
2X: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Citibank Ireland's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
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Citibank Ireland is registered in Ireland but belongs to Citigroup Inc., a banking group based in the US.
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IBAN format for 🇮🇪 Ireland
Ireland IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Citibank Ireland?
CITIIE2X. Written with the head-office branch code it is CITIIE2XXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does CITIIE2X mean?
"CITI" identifies Citibank Ireland, "IE" is the country code for Ireland, "2X" is the location code.
What is Citibank Ireland's bank code?
CITI. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from Ireland.
How long are Citibank Ireland IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Ireland: the country code IE, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, CITI for Citibank Ireland), the sort code (6 digits) and the account number (8 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Citibank Ireland?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Citibank Ireland in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 6 April 2022, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Citibank Ireland confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Citibank Ireland's registered office?
1 North Wall Quay, D01 T8Y1 Dublin, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 1, North Wall Quay, Dublin as its address.
Who owns Citibank Ireland?
Citibank Ireland is owned by Citigroup Inc., a banking group based in the US. Citibank Ireland is registered in Ireland as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in the US.