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How to Close Citibank Account Online & Offline?

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: Mar 30th, 2024

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2 min read

Citibank India is a prominent Indian banking and financial services company offering its customers various services. Regardless of its popularity, there can be instances where an account holder has to close the account he/she has been holding in this bank. Keep reading this article to learn how to close Citibank accounts. 

Citibank Account Closing Charges

Currently, there are no changes to close your Citibank account. Thus, you can close your account without having to pay any account closure changes.

Citibank Current Account Closure Form

An account holder has to submit an account closure form to close a current account opened in Citibank. The current account closure form for Citibank can be easily obtained either by downloading it from the bank’s official website or visiting the nearest branch and consulting a bank representative. The account holder must fill out this form with the required details, such as the account number, account type and name of the branch where he/she opened the account, purpose of closure, address, mode of receipt of balance, etc. 

How to Close Citibank Account Online? 

If you would like to close your Citibank account online, you need to visit the bank's official website and download the Citibank account closure form. You need to submit the filled form to the bank along with the necessary documents. You may also contact your Account Manager or Documentation Specialist and inform them about your decision to close the account. They will guide you through the process of closing your Citibank account.

How to Close Citibank Account Offline? 

Here is a stepwise process you need to follow to close your Citibank account offline

Step 1: Visit the Citibank branch where you have an account.

Step 2: Consult with an Accounts Manager and obtain the account closure checklist or request form. 

Step 3: Fill out the closure form with accurate details and submit it to the manager. If you are closing a joint account, all account holders need to sign the account closure form to complete the process.

Step 4: Submit a copy of all the KYC documents required for closing an account in Citibank along with debit card, passbook and balance cheque leaves. 

Step 5: Transfer or withdraw the funds existing in your account which you want to close. 

How to Close a Citibank Account Without Going to the Bank? 

Unfortunately, there is no service available at the moment through which you will be able to close your Citibank account without visiting the branch. You can download the account closure form online and fill it out. However, you will have to submit the form and the necessary documents by visiting the bank branch in person.

How to Close Citibank Account Through Net Banking? 

There is no service provided by Citibank through which you can opt for your account closure via net banking. Instead, you need to either visit the bank in person or download the account form online and submit it to the bank along with the required documents.

The process of closing Citibank accounts is simple. However, before initiating the account closure process, make sure to transfer the funds to your account. You can also consult with a bank representative for the smooth closure of your account. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I close a Citibank account online?

You can download a Citibank account closure form online but cannot close the account. After downloading and filling out the form, you need to go to the branch for account closure. 

Does Citi charge to close accounts?

No, Citibank does not impose any charges to close accounts. 

How do I permanently close my bank account online?

To permanently close your bank account online with Citibank, you need to download the Citibank account closure form from the bank’s website. Following this, all you need to do is fill it out and submit it along with the required documents to your home branch. 

Can you delete a Citi account?

Yes, you can close a Citibank account. To do this, you need to visit the bank’s official website or the nearest bank branch and obtain the Citibank account closure form, fill it out and submit it to the bank along with the required documents. 

How long does it take Citibank to close accounts?

It generally takes around 30 days to close a bank account at Citibank. 

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Citibank India provides a straightforward process for account closure without charges. The account holder must complete a closure form either online or offline, visiting the branch, and transferring funds. Unfortunately, there is no option to close the account through net banking. Consult with a bank representative for a smooth closure process.

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