Friday, March 26, 2010

Fast and secure money transfer to India


Citibank Preferred Rupee Checking Account - Features & Privileges
- Fast, secure money transfer to India
- Demand drafts issued and delivered to over 700 locations in India at no fee within 72hrs
- Invest Online in Indian Mutual Funds (Only for selected locations)2
- Mandate card facility - authorize a family member back home to operate your account, with a FREE ATM card and
FREE check book
- Your nominee has 24-hour access to cash from 7500+ ATMs at over 200 locations in India

Now transfer funds to your loved ones with the Citibank Preferred Rupee Checking account. It is not only faster, safer and reliable but offers you complete value for money. What more - Assign a Pre defined limit based ATM card to your family for easy access of funds.


CitiBank Rupee Checking Saving Account for NRI's

The Rupee Checking Account is a savings account opened in India. The money deposited in to the account is converted to Indian Rupees, as per the foreign exchange rate2. You can operate the account like any other, from anywhere in the world. Your family in India can also make transactions, as a Mandatee.

* The account is for Non Resident Indians and Indians travelling abroad on work with a valid passport and a valid H1/L1/J1/H1-B visa
* The Rupee Checking Account can either be an NRE or NRO Account
* The Rupee Checking Account can be opened with an initial credit of USD 1,000. In the absence of a specific offer Rs. 40,000 needs to be maintained as a minimum balance in the account. The Savings Account earns you an interest of 3.5% per annum
* You can deposit money into the account from anywhere in the world and enjoy privileges such as easy money transfers2 and Demand Draft3 issuance and deliveries at over 700 locations in India
* The Rupee Checking Account gives you the flexibility to transact on your account, from anywhere in the world
* You and your joint account holders (if any) will receive
o FREE International ATM/Debit Card
o Checkbook
o Online access to your account
* Your Mandatee (if any) in India will receive a
o FREE ATM/Debit Card
o Checkbook (if the facility is provided)

Citibank nri services

CitiBank NRI Services

Free ATM/Debit Card for Family in India

DD Delivery to India3

Free International Debit Card*

Easy money transfers2 to India

24x7 access your account

Bill Pay services in India

Easy access to investment opportunities in Mutual Funds4, Deposits and Real Estate in India


For NRE customers only