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Citi personal loans

Citi is the local arm of global financial services company Citigroup. It has had a presence in the Australian banking space since 1985. 

Citi provides a range of personal loans for different purposes, including renovations, holidays, and educational expenses. Its other products include home loans, insurance, transaction accounts and wealth management services.

The lender can be contacted via phone, email or by stepping into a branch in metropolitan parts of Australia.

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Mark Bristow
Mark Bristow

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Why choose Citi

Benefits

  • No application fees
  • No ongoing fees
  • No early exit fees
  • Can apply online

Drawbacks

  • Cannot apply in branch
  • No fixed-rate loans available

Citi Personal Loans

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Use our personal loan calculator to see how much you’d have to repay under different borrowing scenarios.

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  1. This is an estimate of how much you would pay (weekly/fortnightly/monthly) based on your borrowing amount, interest rate and loan term.
  2. Calculations assume that details entered into calculator, including interest rates, do not change for the lifetime of the loan.
  3. Interest is calculated by compounding on the same frequency as the repayment selected, i.e. weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
  4. Months are assumed to be of equal length. However, given that some months are longer than others, interest charged by vary depending upon the month.
  5. The calculation rounds of the personal loan repayment to the closest dollar value without decimals.
  • All calculations are estimates only; there are no guarantees, pre-qualifications or pre-approvals for borrowing. All results are based solely upon the data entered into the calculator.
  • Your final mortgage repayments or borrowing amount will depend on your lender’s eligibility criteria among other factors.
  • Calculator does not include the cost of fees or other extra charges.
  • Calculator does not account for changes to interest rates over time.
  • This calculator is for information purposes only. Any advice is general and has not taken into account your personal circumstances. Read our full disclaimer.

Features of a Citi personal loan

Borrowers can apply to borrow amounts anywhere from $5,000 to $75,000 over a loan term between three and five years. Citi personal loans are on variable rates and the rate is personalised to the borrower's financial situation and credit history.

Borrowers have the flexibility to make additional repayments without penalty and may be able to pay out the loan early without penalty. Citi personal loans do not charge establishment fees or ongoing monthly fees. All loans come with a linked debit card.

The loan amount will be assigned based on your creditworthiness and may be lower than what you applied for if approved.

Citi personal loans can be used for a range of different purposes including:

  • Student loans
  • Renovations and home improvement
  • Travel and holidays
  • Weddings and other occasions

Citi personal loans – customer service

Citi customers can contact the bank online, via email or on the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are also branches across NSW, VIC, WA and QLD. Borrowers can also contact customer service via:

  • Online banking
  • Email
  • 24/7 phone
  • In-branch

Who is eligible for a Citi personal loan?

To be eligible for a Citi personal loan, borrowers must meet the following criteria:

  • Be at least 18 years old  
  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Provide details of income and employment
  • Earn more than $40,000 a year

How to apply for a Citi personal loan?

Applications for a Citi personal loan can be made online. The process is simple and involves the following steps:

  • Once you’ve compared your personal loan options, click ‘apply now’ on the website
  • Enter your details into the Citi Loan Estimator which will tell you how much you can borrow
  • Complete your application online
  • Citi will review your application and confirm your interest rate
  • Upon final approval, the funds will be credited to your nominated account

Citi personal loans review

Citi’s personal loans are available for many purposes, including paying for special occasions and holidays. Borrowers can apply to borrow amounts anywhere from $5,000 to $75,000 on variable interest rates. Loan terms are between three and five years.

Citi personal loans offer personalised interest rates, which means interest rates will vary depending on your credit history, credit score, employment status, cash flow and loan amount.

Citi personal loans come with access to an ongoing reusable credit facility, which gives the ability to redraw funds as often as you like without the hassle of reapplying for the loan.

Borrowers have the flexibility to make additional repayments without penalty and can choose to pay out the loan before its term without charge. Customers can also choose between weekly, fortnightly and monthly loan repayments.

Before signing up for any personal loan, it is best to compare your personal loan options to find one that's right for you.

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