Checking or savings account -- Opening an account -- Complaint #15985033
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 15985033
Company: Citibank, N.A.
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Checking account
Issue: Opening an account
Sub-Issue: Confusing or missing disclosures
State: California
ZIP Code: 926XX
Date Received: 2025-09-16T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-09-16T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I responded to a Citibank Checking Bonus Offer I received via snail mail by applying for both a Citi Checking and Savings account on/around XXXX XX/XX/year>. The details of the offer state that if new-to-Citibank funds of at least {$30000.00} are deposited into a new checking account within 45 days and maintained for another 45 days, a bonus of {$750.00} would be deposited into the account. The offer letter also specifies in writing that " If you also open and fund a new Citi Savings account, your balance can be held in your checking account or between your checking account AND your new Citi savings account to count toward the minimum balance to earn a bonus. '' On XXXX XX/XX/year>, I received an email confirmation that I had enrolled in the Welcome Checking Cash Bonus Offer. The email provides a link to check progress towards completing the offer requirements. This site and details provided are linked to my account specifically, because the last 4 digits of my account number are listed with the details. These written details state that I must " Deposit a qualifying Balance by XX/XX/year>. Maintain that Balance through XX/XX/year> to earn a Bonus of up to {$750.00}! '' On XXXX XX/XX/year>, I called Citibank to inquire about why the promotional interest rate on my new savings account was reduced from 4.25 % to 0.3 %. ( This is a completely separate issue and a complaint that I won't address further here. ) During that 45 minute phone call, I decided to verify the details of the checking account offer. The customer service agent repeatedly contradicted the dates provided on my written offer details, indicating that I must deposit a qualifying Balance by XX/XX/year> and maintain that Balance through XX/XX/year>. They also stated that all funds had to be in my checking account, and that funds in my savings account would not count towards meeting the balance requirements of the offer. This all feels very deceptive on Citibank 's part, because they have recorded in their system a range of dates for the required balance period that are both earlier and later than what was provided in writing. This would make it easy for Citibank to refuse to pay a bonus based on not meeting the offer requirements. I stated this to the customer service agent, and they could provide no explanation or even an acknowledgement that the dates were different. They offered no assistance other than restating/reading the offer requirements to me over and over again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #15985033 about?
Complaint #15985033 was filed against Citibank, N.A. regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Opening an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-09-16T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Citibank, N.A. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Checking or savings account) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Citibank, N.A.?
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Disclaimer
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