International Bank Transfer and Global Money Transfer

Citibank Global Transfers allow you to Send money within or outside the UK instantly and fee free between Citibank accounts in over 20 countries across the world.

Funds are debited from your account straightaway and can be used immediately in the recipient's account.

Sending Money outside the UK

Provided you have a Citi Debit Card you can use Citibank Online to Send money outside the UK to other Citibank accounts free of charge to over 20 countries. You can also use Citibank ATMs or arrange Citibank Global Transfers through your Citi International Personal Bank Relationship Manager.

Countries included in the Citibank Global Transfer service:

*Changes affecting Citibank Global Transfers (CGT) to India: Due to a change in policy from Citibank India, effective from 1st February 2016 you can no longer make a CGT to a Citibank India domestic (Savings) account. CGTs to Non-Resident Indian (NRI) accounts are not affected by this change in policy. Read more

** Please note: Citi Japan has been sold to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) therefore from 1st November 2015 clients will only be able to transfer money through this service if the Citibank account in Japan was opened prior to this date.

You can still transfer money quickly and conveniently to accounts in India or the Czech Republic via an Sending Money within or outside the UK using SWIFT. Please refer to our Fee Schedule on the fees and important documents page for more detailed information on fees.

Make the most of our international money transfer services

Our SWIFT Funds Transfer service is suitable if you want to make a global money transfer to a country that is not part of our Citibank Global Transfers service, as money can be sent to most countries in most currencies.

An international bank transfer via SWIFT Funds Transfers usually clears within five working days. A fee is charged for each transfer and Citibank exchange rates may apply. For more detailed information on fees see our fees and important documents.

SWIFT Transfer and SWIFT Number

Making a SWIFT Funds Transfer

Ensure you have the following information to hand before requesting a SWIFT Funds Transfer through your Relationship Manager:

• The Citi International Personal Bank account number you wish to transfer funds from.
• The amount and currency you wish to transfer.
• The BIC (Bank Identifier Code)/SWIFT Number (Code) and IBAN (International Bank Account Number, in a European country) of the account you are transferring funds to. You will need to ask the payee for this information.
• Full name and address of the beneficiary bank.
• Correspondent bank details for payments in currencies different to that of the receiving country e.g. if you are paying US Dollars to the UK. Some foreign currency transfers need an additional transfer bank account, which is Citibank UK's clearing, or correspondent bank for that currency.

For more information on how to make a SWIFT Funds Transfer, refer to the transferring funds information for London and Jersey, on the fees and important documents page.

Please note: To view the SWIFT Funds Transfer fees please refer to our Fee Schedule on the fees and important documents page.

Find out about making SEPA payments with our international banking services.

Take advantage of SWIFT Funds Transfers

Transfer money in Euros securely, easily and completely free of charge to any other Euro account within the Single European Payment Area.

Funds usually clear within three days and are available between over 30 European countries.

Make SEPA payment in Euros free of charge to the following countries via your Relationship Manager.

How to make a SEPA Funds Transfer

Have the following information to hand before requesting a transfer via your Relationship Manager:

• The Citi International Personal Bank account number you wish to transfer funds from.
• The amount in Euros you wish to transfer.
• The full name of the person or company you wish to pay and their bank account number.
• The BIC (Bank Identifier Code) and IBAN (International Bank Account Number) of the account to which you are transferring funds. You will need to ask the payee for this information.

For more information on how to make a SEPA Funds Transfer refer to the 'transferring funds internationally' document for London on our fees and important documents page.

Find out about making a SWIFT Funds Transfer with our international banking services.

Take advantage of SEPA Funds Transfers

Important information

As Jersey is outside the European Union, you can only use the SEPA Funds Transfer method to deposit money into your Euro accounts held there. You cannot use SEPA to make payments from your Euro accounts held in Jersey (but Citibank Global Transfers and SWIFT funds transfers are available).

Transfer money from your Jersey account to another UK account free of charge using a BACS Funds Transfer.

Funds usually clear in 3-4 working days and BACS transfers can be arranged using Citibank Online or via your Relationship Manager.

BACS Funds Transfers - Jersey customers

What you need to make a BACS Funds Transfer

Have the following information to hand before requesting a transfer via Citibank Online or your Relationship Manager:

• The full account name of the person or company you wish to pay
• The name of their bank, branch and six digit sort code
• Their bank account number
• The amount to be paid
• Payment reference (if required)

For more information on how to make a BACS Funds Transfer, refer to the transferring funds information for Jersey, on the fees and important documents page.

Take advantage of BACS Funds Transfers

Important information

Please note, in certain circumstances we will contact you to confirm your request before processing it – e.g. if you are making a withdrawal for a large sum of money. This is to maintain the security of your account and is designed to protect your interests.

Costs may be incurred when transferring funds from another bank. Citi International Personal Bank does not apply a fee for receipt of incoming funds.

Transfer funds electronically within the UK on the same day with CHAPS Transfers.

CHAPS Funds Transfers can be arranged via your Relationship Manager for a competitive fee – for more information on fees see our fees and important documents.

CHAPS Funds Transfers

If you wish to send a CHAPS payment within the UK, please provide your Relationship Manager with the following information:

• The full account name of the person or company you wish to pay
• The name of their bank, branch and 6 digit sort code
• Their bank account number
• The amount to be paid
• Payment reference (if required)

For more information on how to make a CHAPS transfer, as part of our offshore banking services, please refer to the 'transferring funds internationally' documents for London and Jersey, on our fees and important documents page.

Take advantage of CHAPS Funds Transfers

Important information

Please note, in certain circumstances when you are making an international money transfer, we will contact you to confirm your request before processing it – e.g. if you are making a withdrawal for a large sum of money. This is designed to maintain your account security and protect your interests.

Please note: To view the CHAPS funds transfer fees please refer to our fee schedule on the fees and important documents page.