Express Transfer
Sending money in local currencies to UK, Singapore or Thailand has never been easier with Citi "Express Transfer". Our seamless new service, which is available in both Citi Mobile® App and Citibank Online, makes performing remittance faster than you could imagine. Whether you are sending money to family and friends overseas, paying tuition fees for your children studying abroad or investing in property overseas, the money will be expected to arrive within 1 hour1. According to actual tests, transfers to Singapore arrived at the recipient's account as fast as within 1 minute while transfers to UK arrived as fast as within 16 minutes2.
Overseas Transfer within 1 hour
(actual speed can be as fast as within 1 minute)
Support transfers in GBP to any banks3 in UK, SGD to Singapore and THB to Thailand
Service charge for online transactions waived4
(Citigold Private Client, Citigold, Citi Plus and Citi Priority)
Ultra-fast remittance with familiar steps
whenever you spot
this sign, with $0 charge by Citi.
Transfer limit for "Express Transfer"
| Country | Currency | Transfer Limit for "Express Transfer" |
|---|---|---|
| UK | Sterling Pound | GBP 25,000 per transfer |
| Singapore | Singapore Dollar | SGD 25,000 per transfer |
| Thailand | Thai Baht | THB 49,999 per transfer |
# If you exceed the above transfer limit, we will send the money through general Telegraphic Transfer which takes 5 - 7 business days to arrive. In addition, the minimum transaction amounts to enjoy “Express Transfer” are GBP 1, SGD 0.01 and THB 2 per transfer respectively.
General Telegraphic Transfer
Transparent Exchange Rates
Exchange rate and remittance amount is shown upfront when conducting transactions
Service charge for online transactions waived4
(Citigold Private Client, Citigold, Citi Plus and Citi Priority)
Easy and Handy
Transfer anytime, anywhere with Citi Mobile® App or Citibank Online
Send an outward transfer
To ensure a smooth telegraphic transfer experience, please prepare below information prior your action:
- Transfer destination
- Payee bank name
- SWIFT Code
- Payee name
- Payee account number
- Payee address
Apart from the SWIFT code, transferring money to some destinations may require additional information (for example, FEDWIRE code for transfers to the US). Remember to get the information from your recipients!
Receive an inward transfer from on overseas bank
Please provide below information to the sending bank：
- SWIFT code: CITIHKAX*
- Bank Name: Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited
- Bank's Address: Citi Tower, 83 Hoi Bun Road, One Bay East
- Your bank account number
- Your full name with Citibank
- Bank code: 250
- Branch code: 390*
* For Citibank N.A. customers, please use Branch Code 790 and SWIFT Code CITIHKAXIPB
After adding a payee, you can transfer up to HK$ 1,000,000 per day or any lower limit you previously set.
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Tap "Payments"
> "Overseas Transfer" 
after logging in -
Tap "New Payees"
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Select currency
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Enter payment amount
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Enter payee details, such as recipient's bank, beneficiary name and address, and tap "Save Payee & Exit"
Learn more about what payee information is required for sending money to different countries/regions > -
Ensure you know the recipient and tap "I Know This Payee"
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Review and confirm the payee details
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Done! You have successfully registered a new payee
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Tap "Payments" > "Manage Payees" after logging in
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Tap Add a New Payee
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Select "Other Overseas Account" for "Payee type"
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Enter transfer details:
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Input payee's name, account number and addressInput all the required information of overseas transfers, then tap "Continue"
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Verify and confirm the details
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Scan the QR code using Citi Mobile App®
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Your payee has been added
Useful Tips
If you want to add an overseas payee with CNY as the transfer currency, just complete this form and return it to us by mail.
Wish to learn more? Watch our step by step video now:
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After logging in, tap "Payments" > "Transfers"
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Select a payee
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Enter the transfer amount. You may change the debit account by tapping the down arrow
at the top of the screen -
Review and confirm the details to complete the transfer by tapping "Pay"
whenever you spot this sign in , it indicates that your overseas transfer shall be submitted via Express Transfer -
Your payment is submitted
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After logging in, tap "Payments" > "Transfers"
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Select a payee
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Enter the payment amount. You may change the debit account if you want
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Review and confirm the details to complete the transfer by tapping "Make This Payment"
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Your payment is submitted
Citibank Global Transfer
Instant fund transfer to 6 countries and regions,
with $0 handling fee!5
Transfer to your own overseas Citi accounts or third-party Citi accounts.
From July 23, 2023, you will no longer be able to transfer or receive funds from Citibank Taiwan through Citibank Global Transfer (CGT). Learn more
| Singapore | UAE | UK |
| US | Hong Kong | Korea |
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Tap "Payments" > "Transfers" after logging in
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Select a payee
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Enter the transfer amount. You may change the debit account by tapping the down arrow at the top of the screen
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Select CITIBANK GLOBAL TRANSFER
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Review and confirm the details by tapping "OK"
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Review and confirm the details to complete the transfer by tapping "Make a transfer"
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Your payment is submitted
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Tap "Payments" > "Transfers" after logging in
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Select a payee
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Enter the payment amount. You may change the debit account if you want
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Review and confirm the details to complete the transfer by tapping "Make This Payment"
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Your payment is submitted
Useful Tips
- Handling fees may apply to overseas transfers via telegraphic transfer, for details please refer to Citibank Fees & Charges. You can choose to deduct the charges from your Citibank account in addition to your transferred amount or from the transferred amount sent to the beneficiary.
- Future dated or recurring transfers are not applicable for overseas transfers.
Click here for the Currency Manager guide
Remark:
- The actual processing time of Express Transfer may vary depending on the operations of the overseas banks.
- You can initiate Express Transfers 24/7, and transfer to United Kingdom submitted during 11:00 pm - 5:00 am (UK time) will be processed after 5:00 am (UK time).
- Express Transfer may not support very few overseas banks. In such event, the money will be sent as general telegraphic transfer.
- Applicable to remittance made by Citigold Private Client, Citigold, Citi Plus and Citi Priority via Citi Mobile® App or Citibank Online. Please refer to the service fees for telegraphic transfers in Citibank Service Fees.
- Applicable to handling fees incurred by Citibank (HK) Ltd only. For incoming fund transfers from overseas Citibank branches, please refer to each originating country's fees and charges.