GLOBAL BANKING FAQ

Global Banking FAQ

Global Banking FAQ

FAQs

At Citi we understand that moving to a new country can be stressful. With a global bank by your side, you can be assured that moving overseas will be much easier, at least as far as banking is concerned!

Citi can help you open a Savings / Checking Account before you arrive in Hong Kong and can also help to leverage your credit history in your home country to open a credit card in Hong Kong. We can also pre-arrange an appointment for you at a Branch in Hong Kong, upon your arrival, to discuss your banking and wealth management needs.

To get started on the process, contact your local Citibank representative.

If you want to open a Savings / Checking Account in Hong Kong there are a number of criteria you will need to meet including that you must be over 18 years old and have a valid residential address. For full list of conditions, please
visit here.

After you move to Hong Kong you can apply for a Savings / Checking Account by visiting one of our branches – find your most convenient location here.

If you wish so, we can schedule an appointment for you in a Branch of your choice upon your arrival to discuss your banking and wealth management needs. To schedule an appointment , contact your local Citibank representative.

As a global bank we believe that a Citi Client anywhere is a Citi Client everywhere. That is why if you have a Citigold status in your Home Country and maintain a required monthly balance you will be recognized as a Citigold customer all over the world. If you open Citigold account abroad, your account will be free of charge. Simply ask for your Citigold status to be transferred to Hong Kong when opening an account there.

Citibank's global strength makes international banking simple and convenient. With Citibank Global Transfers, you can transfer funds instantly, day or night, between your accounts in Hong Kong and your Home Country. The handling fee is waived for all clients. For more information about Citibank Global Transfers and list of countries providing this service visit your local Citibank website or click here.

To make international banking for our global Clients even more convenient, we offer a special Global View of Accounts (GVA) service. GVA allows you to link your Citi accounts globally via online banking, so you can view your accounts in multiple countries from a single Citibank Online login. Before using GVA you have to register for the service. For more information about Global View of Accounts and a list of countries providing this service visit your local Citibank website or click here.

You can click here and find out more information on what is required to apply for a Credit Card in Hong Kong.

Yes, you can apply for a Credit Card in Hong Kong even before you leave your home country. Fill out an application and provide all the necessary documents and we will review your application when you are still at home, based on your home country credit history. Your card and PIN may be sent to your address in your home country.

To get started on the process, contact your local Citibank representative.

After you move to Hong Kong you can apply for a Credit Card by visiting one of our branches – find your most convenient location here.

You can click here find out more information on what is required to apply for a Credit Card in Hong Kong.

At Citi we understand that when applying for a Credit Card after relocating to a new country you may need time to build a credit history. That is why we want to support you while relocating internationally with obtaining a credit card in Hong Kong. We can review your application based on your credit history from your home country. This service is currently available for Citigold Clients and limited to credit cards only.

In case you have more queries about our international services you may contact your local Citibank representative.