Citibank Bonus Offer

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A cornerstone of U.S. banking, Citibank is headquartered in New York, NY and was founded in 1812. With total assets of approximately $2.42 trillion. It operates 650+ branches. It employs over 240,000+ people. Service area: CA, CT, DC, FL, IL, MA, NJ, NV, NY, VA / nationwide.

Citibank is the consumer division of Citigroup, a multinational investment bank and financial services corporation. It offers a wide range of products including credit cards, mortgages, personal loans, and banking services to consumers and businesses worldwide.

As of April 2026, Citibank is actively running 2 promotional offers. Personal Checking offers are up to $325. Business Checking offers are up to $2,000.

Offer Update History - Latest Apr 11th, 2026

  • Updated @ Apr 11th, 2026: Personal Checking: expiration 2026-04-13 -> 2030-12-31
  • Updated @ Apr 7th, 2026: Business Checking: expiration 2026-04-06 -> 2026-07-07

Personal Checking

Citibank

Personal Checking

$325
Sign-up Bonus
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Important Tips:
-Bonus Requirements:
-Direct Deposit Required
-Wealthfront Works for Direct Deposit
-No account in past 12 months
-Appreciated for applying via a shared referral link
-Bonus Requirement: 2+ Enhanced Direct Deposits of $3,000+ to get $325 bonus within 90 days of opening.
-No account in past 365 days.
-Zelle is OK for enhanced direct deposit.
-$15 monthly fee is waived for customers whose account has $250+ in Enhanced Direct Deposits each month.
-some zip code may not be eligible for this offer
-To apply online, you must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. resident alien and at least 18 years old.

Business Checking

Citibank

Business Checking

$2,000
Sign-up Bonus
Offer Expires:Jul 7, 2026
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Important Tips:
-Apply in Branch Only
-Starting on the 46th day from your Eligible Account opening date, maintain at least $5,000 every day in your new, Eligible Account, or your new Eligible Account and a new or existing IMMA, for 45 consecutive calendar days (“Maintenance Period”).
-Receive a $300 bonus with a $5,000 deposit / Receive a $500 bonus with a $20,000 deposit /Receive a $1k bonus with a $50,000 deposit
Receive a $1,500 bonus with a $100,000 deposit /Receive a $2k bonus with a $200,000 deposit
-Waive the monthly fee: have an average monthly balance of $5,000 or more.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does Citibank require direct deposit for the bonus?

Most Citibank checking account bonuses require direct deposits of $500-$2,000 within 60-90 days. Some savings bonuses may not require direct deposit.

Is the Citibank bonus offer available nationwide?

Yes, most Citibank offers are available nationwide. Some in-branch promotions may have geographic restrictions.

Can I earn an extra referral bonus at Citibank?

Citibank periodically offers referral programs. Check their website or ask existing customers for referral opportunities.

Is the Citibank welcome bonus once per lifetime?

Most Citibank bonuses are once per account type per person. You may need to wait 12-24 months after closing an account before re-qualifying for new customer offers.