Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Citibank Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Citibank Amsterdam is CITINL2X. This 11-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Citibank Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Citibank Amsterdam, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code CITINL2X (Schiphol, Netherlands) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Citibank Amsterdam a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Citibank Amsterdam is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code CITINL2X mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code CITINL2X: "CITI" is the institution code identifying Citibank Amsterdam, "NL" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Netherlands, and "2X" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "XXX" identify a specific branch.

Question 5

Who owns Citibank Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Citibank Amsterdam is owned by Citigroup Inc., a banking group based in the US. Citibank Amsterdam is registered in Netherlands as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in the US.

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