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Citibank is part of Citigroup - one of the world's largest financial services organisations formed by one of the biggest mergers in history, when Citicorp and Travelers Group joined forces in 1998. In 1985 Citibank was the first foreign bank to be granted a banking licence.

Citibank now has operations in over 100 countries, across 6 continents, offering an extremely broad range of products, with the largest scale of distribution capabilities of any other financial firm in the world, with 350,000 employees managing 200 million customer accounts.

Citibank has more than a million Australian customers through some of the world's leading financial products and services which include bank accounts, savings accounts, credit cards, lending, mortgages, investments,insurance products and charge cards. A similar range are also provided to small to medium size businesses.
Citibank Credit Cards offer a comprehensive range of features and benefits to accommodate all needs.

Whether you're looking for a credit card with no annual fee; low standard rates; or great introductory bonuses on purchases or balance transfers, Citibank has a credit card to suit you.

Citibank credit cards come with up to 55 interest free days on purchases (where applicable), giving you the chance to pay for your purchases over a longer period of time to suit you. This effectively allows you to qualify for interest free credit. If you fail to make at least the minimum payment within the set period, the typical interest rate will be applied to your balance.

All Citibank Credit Cards feature:
  • Up to 4 additional cardholders
  • Access to Citibank World Privileges
  • Complimentary Fraudshield protection
  • Emergency card replacement
  • Worldwide acceptance at over 22 million locations
  • Worldwide personal customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Citibank Bank Accounts come with a wide variety of features across its range, allowing you to choose the account that is most suitable for you based on your financial circumstances.

Whether you have a high transaction frequency therefore requiring unlimited free withdrawals, you need an account with no minimum opening balance, or you want a bank account that doesn't require an ongoing monthly balance, Citibank has a great everyday bank account solution to help you with your day-to-day finances.

All Citibank Bank Accounts come with monthly statements, check book access, internet and telephone banking facilities and access to your funds via ATM/EFTPOS, as well as ATM's abroad.

In October 2008, the Australian Federal Government announced it would guarantee all bank deposits of up to $1 million per customer held with any Australian-owned bank, building societiey or credit union.

As Citibank is an Australian subsidiary of a foreign-owned bank, all deposits held with Citibank Australia are also covered by the scheme.
Citibank offer several instant access high interest savings accounts that can help you to reach your saving goals whilst giving you freedom over your funds and the flexibility you need to fit in with you financial needs.

Earn high interest on your savings and benefit from easy fee free access to your funds via ATM, or using internet and telephone banking.

All Citibank savings accounts held with the Australian division are covered up to $1 million per customer by the Government deposit guarantee scheme, set up to give savers confidence in knowing that their money is secure.

Deposits higher than this limit are given the option to take advantage of the top-up scheme offering unlimited protection for a fee of 0.7% for anything over $1 million.
Citibank Term Deposits allow you to earn a high rate of interest on terms lasting between just eight days and two years. There are no opening or account keeping fees and Citibank bonds are also available in a variety of foreign currencies.

Citibank term deposits require a minimum opening balance of £10,000 and a maximum of $1 million. Interest is paid either monthly, quarterly, annually or at maturity.

With a Citibank term deposit, you are guaranteed returns on your investment, so you can relax and watch your funds grow with a regular predictable income. To give you extra peace of mind Citibank term deposits up to $1 million per customer are covered by the Australian government, so in the unlikely event of the bank having financial problems, your money will be secure.

Citibank News

Citibank to offer prepaid Aussie credit rewards
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Thu 4th Mar, 2010
Virgin and Citibank team up to offer new credit card products
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Mon 21st Sep, 2009