Citibank Rt., a member of Citigroup, today announced that it has launched internet banking services to its credit cardholders via the existing Citibank Online internet banking facility.

Zdenek Turek, Citigroup Country Officer for Citibank Rt., said, "Citibank Rt. is a leader in providing multiple distribution channels to its customers in the local market including branches, sales centers, telephone customer service, internet banking and sales agents. Enhancing the features of our Citibank Online internet banking service to ensure internet access to our credit cardholders is in line with our distribution channel strategy that aims to make it more convenient for our customers to do business with us."

Citibank Rt.'s primary and supplementary credit cardholder customers, as well as Diners Club Card holders, now have access to their accounts online to check their balance information, account details and activity for the past 90 days. Customers can also change their card's e-PIN and ATM PIN code, send messages to the customer service and, through a direct link to Citibank Rt.'s internet homepage, can easily reach the Citibank Information Center.

As well as offering easy and comfortable management of financial transactions with 24-hour, on-line access from all over the world, Citibank Rt.'s account customers can view their account and credit card information on the same platform and in just a few easy clicks can make internal transfers from their bank accounts to settle their credit card debt free of charge.

Security and confidentiality are part of the bank's top priorities in serving customers. Citibank Online platform is protected by state-of-the-art technology including 128-bit SSL encryption. Customers can only gain access to their account by providing their Citibank Credit Card number and e-PIN code. Account customers can either use their Credit Card or Citicard number and e-PIN code to access Citibank Online.

To use this service, customers need to sign an agreement which can be downloaded from the bank's website. Access will be granted within 48 hours following receipt of the agreement at customer services.

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