Website: http://www.citibank.com

Authority:  Citibank, N.A � or Citi is a well known bank brand in the United States. It is part of Citigroup, the global financial services group that provides investment, corporate and consumer banking services around the world. It has over 1052 branches across 17 US states in addition to its large international presence.  It has over 800 of its 1052 branches in California, New York, Texas and Illinois (FDIC 2012).  As at june 2011 (FDIC)  it had a 5.12% deposit market share in CA, 6.53% in NY, 0.69% in TX and 2.55% in IL. It is listed on the NYSE and was founded back in 1812.  Traditional accounts that Citibank provides such as CDs, Savings and checking accounts  are (FDIC Cert: 7213) FDIC Insured.

How to open a US Citibank Checking Account:

- On the Citibank website at either  www.citibank.com or www.citi.com you can complete an online application form 

- It has a branch office presence in 17 US states (CA,CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, MA, MD, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA,SD, TX, VA WA)  as well as Guam and Puerto Rico where they can assist you in opening this account.

- For any questions on opening an account you can call them on the telephone number: 1-800-374-9500

Details requested for open a Citi Checking Account online on the website:

The application form is made up of a few steps including providing information about yourself, e-signature, verification of identity and actually funding the account. It requires you to be a U.S citizen or resident alien, be at least 18 years of age or older and provide identification such as a state issued ID or U.S driver's license and Social Security Number. It may ask you to certify your tax status as well.

Information on Citibank Checking Account Interest Rates:

Citibank like other banks offer basic checking accounts for bill payments, check writing and direct deposit. Some basic accounts may not be interest-bearing, while some may depend on the account and the features offered. Certain accounts may avoid you monthly fees if you keep a specific balance in the account. This type of account will typically incur a lower interest then a Citi Savings account or Citi CD.

This checking account interest rate indicated applies to the 'Citibank Account'. This account may require a minimum balance to avoid paying a monthly fee or non-Citibank ATM fees.