Through nearly 200 years of financial history, Citigroup companies have distinguished themselves as institutions of choice for customers in over 100 countries around the world.

One such company, Citibank, founded in 1812 as a local bank in New York City, grew to become the largest bank in the United States by 1894. Citibank and affiliates and former parent company, Citicorp, have always possessed a global vision evidenced by steady growth and continued firsts in the industry.

This vision is exemplified by Citibank’s expansion into the international arena, opening its first foreign branch in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1914, the first U.S. bank to expand abroad. By the following year, Citibank had become America's leading international bank. This growth and expansion has continued throughout time, leading to one of the most important financial mergers in recent years. As a result of Citicorp’s merger with the Travelers Group in 1998 to form Citigroup, Citibank and its affiliate companies became members of the largest financial organizations in the world.

Today, International Personal Banking, as part of Citigroup, continues to base its success on its ability and drive to develop and provide clients with quality products and services that meet their financial needs. It is that innovative spirit and client focus that continues to distinguish International Personal Banking as a leading provider of personal financial services for international clients around the world.