OREANDA-NEWS. June 15, 2012. Citibank announced the launch of a new, more functional, technologically advanced and secure version of the Citibank Online Internet banking portal. Effective immediately, Citi clients will have access to the following self-care features: activate, block, or reissue the card; link an account to a debit card; nickname payees and accounts; change the spend limit on a supplementary card; set up deposits online, and much more, reported the press-centre of Citibank.  

As an additional security measure, certain critical functions of the new Citibank Online – such as password change, access to account statement, update of contact details – are protected with a one-time password which will be texted to the client mobile phone number. Such password will be valid for one session only.

“Many new features of Citibank Online originated from feedback and requests received from our clients – we are always trying to accommodate them,” said Tatiana Shpakova, Head of Alternative Distribution Department at Citibank. “We believe that as a result, our Internet banking portal became more interactive and innovative. We are not going to rest on our laurels and will continue developing our products and services further, while listening attentively to our clients’ suggestions.”

Earlier this year, Citibank announced launch of its Mobile Bank application empowering its clients to access and manage their accounts using any Internet connections that are supported by their mobile phone.

The legacy version of Citibank Online will remain accessible through June 15, 2012.