Citi Strengthens Partnership with Land Bank with Cross Border Payment Solutions

Citi, through Citibank Europe PLC, has signed an agreement with Land Bank of the Philippines to be the exclusive payment service provider for cross border solutions via Citi’s WorldLink® Payment Services. The partnership enables Land Bank to extend their payment service networks to include over 40 currencies, allowing the government-owned bank to deliver funds to beneficiaries around the globe in the currency that they need.

The partnership was commemorated last November 8 by representatives of Citi and Land Bank of the Philippines, led by Land Bank president and CEO Alex Buenaventura, Land Bank Treasury and Investment Banking Sector head Carel Halog, Citi Philippines.

CEO and country officer Aftab Ahmed, Citi ASEAN Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) head Debopama Sen, Treasury and Trade Solutions country head Arlene Nethercott, Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) head Vikram Singh, and CIB Public Sector head Aesha Pabillon.

At the event, Citi and Land Bank recognized the importance of the partnership and potential for the platform to drive improved operational efficiency through cost savings for Land Bank and other government agencies.

“Through this partnership and with the use of WorldLink®, we hope our government agencies will be more efficient, transparent and provide better service to Filipinos here and overseas,” said Land Bank president and CEO Alex Buenaventura.

According to Citi’s ASEAN TTS head Debopama Sen, “We value this partnership with Land Bank and the opportunity to showcase Citi’s comprehensive range of digitally enabled treasury, trade and liquidity management solutions.”

WorldLink®, Citi’s leading cross-border payments solution is used by over 1,200 financial institutions globally, to efficiently make payments in more than 130 currencies and 195 countries. WorldLink® offers an unparalleled solution delivering cost efficiencies, automation, consistent reporting, robust security, and compliance with evolving and complex regulatory requirements.

SSI Offers 30th Anniversary Promo with Citi!

Leading specialty retailer SSI Group Inc. celebrates its 30th anniversary with an exclusive Lucky Holiday Promo in partnership with Citi, valid until January 31, 2019.

This exciting promo gives Citi credit cardholders a chance to win generous prizes with every straight retail transaction or 0% Citi PayLite purchase at any SSI Group stores.

Purchases made using Citi Visa credit card can win P30,000 SSI Purple eGifts. Moreover, purchases made using Citi Visa or Mastercard credit cards may win P300 or P3,000 SSI Purple eGifts. Winners with a qualified purchase will receive an instant notification and instructions on how to redeem the eGifts - valid for use in over 100 SSI Group stores/premium brands and other Giftaway merchants!

With the 30th anniversary theme The Curated Life, SSI moves forward and elevates the definition of enhancing lives, through its curated selection of brands and lifestyle concepts from all over the world.

SSI Group Inc. is a distributor of top international brands in fashion, cosmetics, home furniture and more. These brands include MAC, Zara, Calvin Klein Jeans, Givenchy, Gucci, Pottery Barn, Muji, SaladStop!, TWG Tea and many more.

To learn more about the premium brands under the SSI Group Inc., visit www.ssigroup.com.ph. For more information on the SSI Lucky Holiday Promo, visit http://www.citibank.com.ph/ssilucky.

Better, More Convenient Digital Banking

Citi credit cardholders will have a better, easier, and more personalized digital banking experience with the new and improved Citi Mobile App. The next generation mobile app features groundbreaking capabilities and innovative functionalities that allow users to do more.

Manoj Varma, Citi Philippines consumer business head said, “We at Citi are highly committed to expanding and enhancing our digital capabilities for the ease and convenience of our customers. We are passionate about meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations.”

Citi’s next generation mobile app provides a comprehensive suite of features such as credit card locking and unlocking, a personalized dashboard, easy conversion of retail transactions to installments, and viewing and downloading of recent statements and utility bills with just a few taps.

The Citi Mobile App is aligned with Citi’s commitment to digital transformation with a goal of making banking as easy and convenient as possible. Citi continuously enhances its capabilities to make customers’ digital journey more seamless, whether on desktop, mobile app or phone browser.

More than 60 percent of Citi Philippines customers are already enrolled in digital channels, with even more customers subscribing to electronic statements. Today, the biggest growth in digital enrolment has been in mobile banking, which has grown 64 percent in the last 12 months.

The mobile app is just one of several innovations Citi has introduced in the country. In recent years, the bank launched new services including live chat, instant global fund transfers and a pioneering voice biometrics technology that allows customers to be identified through their unique voice prints.

For its contributions to the growth of mobile banking in the country, Citi has received several prestigious awards including Best Retail Mobile Experience – Philippines at the Asset Triple A Digital Awards 2017, Best Internet Banking Initiative at the Asian Banker Philippine Country Awards 2017 and Best Consumer Digital Bank – Philippines at the Global Finance Best Digital Bank Awards 2017.

To know more, visit www.citibank.com.ph.

Citi Welcomes New Credit Cardholders with Exciting Gifts

Getting a new Citi credit card online is not only fast and convenient, it is rewarding too. Citi welcomes new cardholders with a free P5,000 UNIQLO e-Gift!

Applicants for Citi credit cards can simply apply online for a Citi Rewards Card, Citi PremierMiles Card, Citi Cash Back Card, Shell Citi Card or Mercury Drug Citi Card at www.citibank.com.ph/apply. Use your new Citi credit card within 60 days for a one-time or accumulated purchase worth P20,000 to get the e-Gift.

Cardholders can then shop to their heart’s content at participating UNIQLO stores by presenting the e-Gift code. These e-Gifts can even be gifted to friends and family, and can be redeemed in increments of P1,000.

Apart from getting an exciting welcome gift, cardholders can also take advantage of Citi’s range of credit card benefits:

The Citi Rewards Card offers cardholders one point for every P30 spend and three times points when they shop, dine or book Cebu Pacific tickets. The points may be used to redeem flights, hotel stays or merchandise, as well as to pay for purchases at partner merchants.

The Citi PremierMiles Card offers one mile for every P30 spend. The miles never expire and are automatically redeemable for flights and hotel stays through Citi ThankYou Rewards.

Cardholders of Citi Cash Back Cards get up to 6 percent rebate on supermarket purchases, 2 percent rebate on Meralco bills done through Citibank Online and an automatic 0.20 percent rebate on all other purchases, saving as much as P12,000 a year.

Cardholders of Shell Citi Card get up to 5 percent rebate on Shell fuel purchases, SLEX and NLEX toll fees and auto repair services nationwide, saving as much as P10,000 a year.

Cardholders of Mercury Drug Citi Cards get up to 10 percent rebate on Mercury Drug purchases, participating hospital bills, and 0.25 percent rebate on all other purchases outside of Mercury Drug and participating hospitals, saving as much as P9,600 a year. Also, you can avail of free 24/7 ambulance service worth P10,000.

The promo does not cover new Citi Simplicity and Citi Prestige cardholders.

Apply for a new Citi credit card now until February 28, 2019 to get the UNIQLO eGift from Citi. To know more about this exciting offer, visit www.citibank.com.ph.