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Guide to Offshore Banking | International Banking in UAE

The smart choice for international investors

Experience the luxury and bespoke benefits of personalized offshore banking with Citi by opening an offshore account. We offer services that will let you fulfill your global financial needs. You can access leading markets across the world and equity trading services such as shares, ETFs, and bonds.

Offshore banking involves holding and managing a bank account outside your country of residence. It offers access to multiple currencies, global investment opportunities and added flexibility for managing international finances. For UAE residents, it can help manage assets across jurisdictions, support international lifestyles and diversify your wealth.

 

Citibank International Banking Services

Citi International Personal Bank is the international investment arm of Citigroup. The International Personal Bank is an appropriate investment option for you if you:

✔ Seek a broader range of investment diversification.

✔ Value enhanced privacy and greater control over wealth.

✔ Intend to hold a portion of assets outside the UAE.

✔ Access offshore investment opportunities through Citi’s International Personal Bank – Singapore.

To access this facility clients must hold a minimum balance of US$200,000.

Offshore banking in the UAE is suited for expatriates, globally mobile professionals, individuals with overseas income or assets, and investors seeking international diversification. It offers a structured way to manage cross-border finances while maintaining a relationship with a global banking institution.

Benefits of Offshore Banking Accounts

Freedom and security

Offshore banking and investing is ideal if you have global financial needs and are looking for the right platforms to hold your money outside of the country of your residence.

Online brokerage across the globe

With a Citi offshore banking account, get access to equity trading services such as shares, ETFs, bonds, and global markets (24 different countries). You can even invest in up to 37 stock markets.

Multi-Currency Account

Citibank offshore banking account lets you manage your money in 21 different currencies. With your multi-currency account, get access to your cash globally via your debit card at any of our local network of ATMs.

Citi Global transfers

Citibank offshore accounts also come with the Citibank Global Transfer feature. Use this feature to set up an international bank transfer instantly and transaction fee-free between Citibank accounts in over 20 countries across the world.

We Speak Your language

We speak a large range of languages including English, Russian, Arabic, Turkish and others, so rest assured you will receive all the assistance that you need.

Location & Time zone Advantage

Ideally situated, meaning trading hours overlap with those in America, Europe and Asia. Our booking centers may also offer you a time-zone advantage over your country of residence, so you can go ahead and complete your task with your Citi international bank account.

Frequently Asked Questions

An offshore bank account allows you to save, invest and manage money across multiple countries and regions outside of the UAE.

With offshore banking, you can hold accounts outside of your home country and use those accounts for fund transactions, savings and investments in multiple currencies.

Having an offshore banking account in a reputable jurisdiction with favorable economic and political environments is a secure way to manage your money outside of your home country.

Before opening an offshore account, you may want to consider factors like your country of choice and bank charges like international transaction fees.

With an offshore banking account, you can enjoy benefits like the freedom and security of managing your money outside of your home country, having access to investment options across the globe, and the convenience of transacting in multiple currencies with international banking.

Offshore banking may be suitable for UAE residents, expats, and internationally active individuals, subject to eligibility and regulatory requirements.

International banking focuses on cross-border access, multi-currency management, and global financial continuity.

Find More About Citi International Banking

To find out more about investing with Citi International Personal Bank, and which centre is right for you please click the website link below or visit your local Citibank UAE branch:

To invest in Singapore: www.ipb.citibank.com.sg

For more details, please click here.

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