Global Banking Services

Global banking – making the move easier

Australia offers considerable attractions to new residents, and by choosing a bank with a global outlook, the transition ‘Down Under’ can be remarkably smooth.  International banks, like Citibank, provide advantages that let you hit the ground running, leaving you free to explore your new homeland from day one.

Key accounts ready on arrival

Along with organising a new home, a school for your children and perhaps a new job, one of the important things to think about when you move to Australia is establishing essential financial products, like an everyday bank account. These are necessary for day to day living, yet opening these accounts in a new country can take time.  New procedures and forms can also be confusing for new residents.

Luckily, there is a simple way to streamline the process. Australia is home to a couple of international banks, and some of these, like Citibank, offer the convenience of pre-arrival account opening. It’s a service that anticipates your needs, rather than just meeting them. With an everyday account in place when you land in Australia, you’re more likely to settle in quickly.

Maintaining links with home  

Migrating to Australia doesn’t mean cutting ties with your country of origin. It’s likely that you’ll still have a need for a bank account in your former homeland to manage investments or to provide for other family members. So it’s essential to choose an Australian bank offering global capabilities – one that lets you transfer funds between countries quickly, efficiently and at minimal cost to you.

As one of Australia’s few truly international banks, Citibank offers a customer-friendly solution through its ‘global funds transfer’ service. The Citibank Global Transfer facility is a very convenient, cost effective way to maintain links with home, or to manage overseas business interests from Australia. This facility permits customers to transfer funds online instantly between Citibank accounts in participating countries, allowing the customer to avoid inconvenient time delays and unnecessary costs.

The benefit of a global perspective

 Citibank also offers ‘global view of accounts’. This is an innovated service provided through the Citibank website which allows you to enjoy the convenience of a consolidated view of your online Citibank accounts in Australia, including accounts held in other participating countries. It’s fast, secure and very convenient.

International branch presence

All Australian banks are well-regulated and highly regarded on an international scale. But not all local banks have an international presence.  When you’re travelling or visiting friends and family back home, it’s always reassuring to know your bank will be there for you – no matter where you are in the world. Here too, Citibank stands out, offering over 20,000 ATMs and 4,000 branches worldwide. It reflects the bank’s philosophy that you are a customer of Citibank globally – not just Citibank Australia.