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Citi Direct Banking from Citi
Offers a user-friendly digital platform for managing cash flow, liquidity, and multi-currency operations, with real-time monitoring of cash positions and analytics.
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Account Integration & Connectivity
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Multi-Bank Connectivity Ability to connect with and aggregate data from multiple banking institutions. |
Citi Direct is renowned for its multi-bank connectivity as it integrates account information across multiple banking institutions to provide consolidated cash reporting. | |
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Custodian Integration Interface for direct data feeds from fund custodians. |
Citi Direct supports direct connectivity and integration with fund custodians and financial institutions. | |
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Internal System Integration APIs/connectors for integration with fund accounting and portfolio systems. |
The platform offers APIs and connectivity tools for integration with fund accounting and portfolio management systems. | |
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SWIFT Compatibility Supports SWIFT messaging for secure international fund transfer. |
Citi Direct is SWIFT compatible for secure messaging and international fund transfers. | |
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API Availability Availability of APIs for custom and automated integrations. |
APIs are available for integration and automation as part of their digital banking services. | |
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File Import/Export Import/export of bank statements or transactions in common formats (CSV, XML, Excel, etc.). |
Supports import/export of transaction data in CSV, Excel, and other standard formats. | |
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Real-Time Data Sync Capability for retrieving and updating balances/transactions in real time. |
Citi Direct offers real-time data sync for cash position monitoring and balance reporting. | |
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Manual Data Entry Options System allows manual override or entry of account data as backup. |
Manual data entry and overrides are supported for backup when automation or feeds are interrupted. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Supports single sign-on across connected systems. |
Supports single sign-on (SSO) in large enterprise setups. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication Support Enhances security when connecting to banking partners. |
Multi-factor authentication is standard for enhanced security. | |
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Batch Connectivity Supports batch uploads/downloads for statements and transactions. |
Batch connectivity and operations (uploads/downloads) are available for statements and transactions. | |
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Automated Data Reconciliation System automatically matches internal and bank records. |
Automated data reconciliation to match internal and bank records is a standard feature. |
Cash Position Monitoring
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Real-Time Balance Display Displays up-to-date cash balances across all accounts. |
Real-time display of balances is offered, as promoted in their cashflow monitoring features. | |
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Multi-Currency Support Monitors balances in multiple global currencies. |
Supports monitoring and transactions in multiple currencies across global accounts. | |
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Consolidated Cash View Aggregated balance reporting for all linked accounts. |
Consolidated cash view is a key dashboard feature for Citi Direct users. | |
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Customizable Dashboards User can configure dashboards for tailored cash insights. |
Customizable dashboards are marketed as part of the user experience. | |
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Intraday Balance Tracking Tracks balance changes over the course of the day. |
Intraday balance tracking is supported for enterprise treasury users. | |
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Cash Position by Legal Entity Ability to view and break down cash positions at the entity or fund level. |
Users can view cash positions by legal entity or business line. | |
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Historical Cash Position Reporting Access to past cash positions for analysis and comparison. |
Historical cash position reporting is available via the analytics suite. | |
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Alerting for Thresholds System can alert users to high/low balances or overdrafts. |
Configurable alerts for thresholds (high/low balances) can be set up. | |
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Cash Concentration Reporting Analyzes and reports on the concentration of cash in specific accounts/regions. |
Reports and dashboards analyze concentration of cash across accounts and regions. | |
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Mobile Access Dashboards and cash positions can be securely viewed via mobile devices. |
Mobile access is prominently advertised for monitoring and basic operations. | |
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Visualization Tools Supports charting/graphing for cash trends and comparisons. |
Visualization tools (charts, graphs) are included in reporting modules. | |
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Number of Supported Currencies How many distinct currencies can be managed in the system. |
No information available |
Forecasting & Projections
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Automated Cash Forecasting Engine Generates predictions of cash needs and surpluses. |
Automated cash forecasting tools are available with predictive analytics. | |
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Scenario Modelling Allows users to run what-if analyses across various scenarios. |
Scenario modeling/what-if analysis is a treasury module capability. | |
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Incorporation of Market Events Ability to include market or fund triggers into forecasts (e.g., redemptions, capital calls). |
Integration of market events (e.g., redemptions, capital calls) is advertised in forecasting. | |
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Historical Trend Analysis Uses previous cash movements to improve forecast accuracy. |
Past cash trends are available for analysis and feed into forecast engine. | |
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Forecast Horizon Flexibility Number of future days/weeks/months that can be forecasted. |
No information available | |
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Overdraft/Shortfall Prediction Flags likely shortages in upcoming periods. |
Overdraft/shortfall prediction is included in the forecasting and alerts suite. | |
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Machine Learning Capabilities Uses advanced algorithms for predictive analytics. |
No information available | |
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Integration with Transaction Calendar Aligns forecasts with scheduled payments or receipts. |
Forecasts align with transaction/event calendars for holistic cash planning. | |
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Automated Adjustment for FX Movements Adjusts forecasts for expected or simulated currency fluctuations. |
FX impact can be automatically factored into forecasting and reporting, given Citi’s global treasury focus. | |
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Drill-Down Forecasts by Account/Region Ability to forecast at various levels of detail. |
Drill-down into forecasts by account/region/entity is a core analytics feature. |
Transaction Management & Execution
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Payment Initiation Users can create and send payment instructions from the platform. |
Payment initiation directly from the platform is an essential offering. | |
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Automated Sweeps Automatic movement of cash based on pre-set rules (e.g., cash pooling, zero-balancing). |
Automated sweeps and cash pooling are supported for liquidity management. | |
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Bulk Payment Processing Support for executing multiple payments in batches. |
Bulk payment processing is available (e.g., for payroll, vendor payments). | |
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Payment Approval Workflows Multi-step approval chains before payments are released. |
Supports multi-step payment approval workflows configurable by user role. | |
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Outsourced Payment Support Capability for third-party administration or shared services. |
Outsourced payment support is advertised for shared services and administrative models. | |
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Payment Cut-Off Time Awareness System recognizes and manages payments according to bank cut-off times. |
Awareness of bank payment cut-off times is natively supported to optimize transaction timing. | |
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Efficient Settlement Speed Average time from initiation to payment settlement. |
No information available | |
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Confirmation & Status Tracking Real-time status and confirmation of payment execution. |
Confirmation and real-time status tracking for payments is a core usability feature. | |
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Integration with FX Trading Platforms Can execute FX trades to support multi-currency payments. |
Integration with FX trading platforms is supported for multi-currency payments. | |
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Payment Templates Template storage for commonly recurring payment types. |
Payment templates for recurring payment types are part of workflow setup. | |
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Automated Reconciliation of Transactions Links payments to accounting and automatically reconciles cleared items. |
Automated reconciliation tools match payments to accounting entries. | |
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Audit Trails on All Transactions Comprehensive audit trail for every transaction and approval. |
Comprehensive and configurable audit trails exist for every transaction and action. |
Liquidity Management & Optimization
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Cash Pooling Structures Supports notional or physical cash pooling across accounts/entities. |
Cash pooling (notional and physical) is supported, especially for global treasury users. | |
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Automated Idle Cash Identification Identifies surplus balances for redeployment or investment. |
Automated surplus cash detection and identification is part of liquidity optimization. | |
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Liquidity Buffer Calculations Recommends ideal cash reserves for operational requirements. |
Liquidity buffers and recommendations are generated via cash analytics. | |
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Short-Term Investment Integration Facilitates instant investment of idle cash (e.g., in MMFs or short-term deposits). |
Short-term investment options for idle cash, such as MMFs, are integrated via Treasury modules. | |
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Liquidity Stress Testing Runs stress scenarios on liquidity positions. |
Liquidity stress testing is an advanced reporting and risk module with scenario modeling. | |
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Real-Time Liquidity Dashboard Visual tool for monitoring current liquidity levels. |
Real-time liquidity dashboards are central to the platform’s user experience promise. | |
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Customizable Investment Policy Rules Impose rules/limits for liquidity management based on fund mandates. |
Custom investment policy rules are part of compliance and mandate management. | |
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Automated Fund Transfers Automatically reallocates cash between accounts as needed. |
Automated fund transfers between accounts/entities is an established treasury management functionality. | |
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Idle Cash Ratio Measures the proportion of idle to total available cash. |
No information available | |
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Notifications for Suboptimal Liquidity Alerts if liquidity falls outside target thresholds. |
Notifications and alerts are triggered when liquidity levels breach set thresholds. |
Risk Management & Compliance
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User Access Controls Advanced permission management based on user roles and responsibilities. |
Granular user roles and access rights are configurable for enterprise client security. | |
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Audit Logs Comprehensive logs tracking all system access and transactions. |
Audit logs are maintained for all transactions and configuration changes. | |
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Compliance Checklists Built-in or customizable checklists for key regulatory requirements. |
No information available | |
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Segregation of Duties Support Prevents conflicting roles and process steps from being assigned to the same user. |
Workflow and access configuration help enforce segregation of duties. | |
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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Screening Supports AML/KYC checks for counterparty payments. |
Citi Direct incorporates AML screening in payment workflows. | |
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Sanctions Screening Automated screening of transactions/beneficiaries against global sanctions lists. |
Sanctions screening is integrated for beneficiary and payment vetting. | |
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Regulatory Reporting Automation Generates required reports for regulators with minimal manual intervention. |
Automated regulatory reporting for local and global requirements is included. | |
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Risk Limit Alerts Notifies users if exposures approach or breach pre-set limits. |
Alerting mechanisms are present if exposure limits are approached. | |
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Change Management Tracking Monitors and logs changes to system configurations and data. |
Change management logs are maintained for administration and compliance. | |
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Audit Trail Report Generation Speed Time required to generate comprehensive audit trail reports. |
No information available | |
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Compliance Rules Customization Ability to add/modify compliance logic as laws and policies change. |
No information available |
Reporting & Analytics
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Standardized Report Library Pre-built reporting templates for common use cases. |
A library of standardized and pre-built report templates is available. | |
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Custom Report Builder Users can create tailored reports from system data. |
Users can build custom reports from available data in the analytics tool. | |
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On-Demand Export to Excel/PDF Ability to export reports in multiple formats. |
Reports can be exported on demand to Excel and PDF formats. | |
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Automated Scheduled Reporting Reports generated and distributed per schedule. |
Automated schedule-based report generation and distribution is supported. | |
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Flexible Date Ranges Allows selection of any reporting period. |
Reporting periods are flexible and user-defined. | |
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Drill-Down/Drill-Through Ability to drill down to transactional details in reports. |
Drill-down and drill-through capabilities are present in dashboard and report UI. | |
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Data Visualization Tools Dashboards and visualizations for trends, outliers, and comparisons. |
Dashboards support trend/outlier data visualizations. | |
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Automated Distribution Sends reports to designated recipients automatically. |
Automated delivery of reports to users based on rules/schedule. | |
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Ad-Hoc Query Support Users can define and run custom data queries. |
Ad-hoc queries and self-service analytics are supported. | |
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Data Retention Period How long historical reports and data are retained by the system. |
No information available |
User Experience & Accessibility
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Intuitive User Interface Designed for ease of navigation and understanding. |
The UI is specifically noted for its user-friendliness in official descriptions and customer reviews. | |
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Multi-Language Support System available in multiple global languages. |
Multiple global languages are available for platform use. | |
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Role-Based Dashboards Personalized views based on user function or department. |
Dashboards and tool visibility can be tailored to the user’s job role. | |
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Advanced Search & Filter Powerful tools to quickly locate transactions or information. |
Advanced search and filtering are available across transaction and account data. | |
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Context-Sensitive Help User assistance and tooltips available in relevant screens. |
No information available | |
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Mobile-Friendly Design Optimized for access via smartphones and tablets. |
Web/app interface is optimized for mobile usage. | |
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Accessibility Standards Compliance Meets accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG, ADA). |
No information available | |
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Concurrent User Support Number of users who can simultaneously access the system. |
No information available | |
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Customizable Notification Preferences Users can control which system alerts and communications they receive. |
Users can configure and subscribe/unsubscribe to custom notifications. | |
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Time Zone Awareness Displays times/dates in the user’s local time zone. |
Platform is aware of and displays information in relevant user time zones. |
Security & Data Protection
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End-to-End Encryption Encrypts data at rest and in transit. |
End-to-end encryption is used for data at-rest and in-transit. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication Requires two or more authentication factors for system access. |
Multi-factor authentication is a mandatory security feature. | |
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Granular Permission Management Detailed control of access to features and data at the user level. |
Permission management is available at a granular (user/role) level. | |
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Data Masking & Redaction Sensitive information is hidden from unauthorized users. |
Sensitive fields are masked/redacted in the UI for non-authorized users. | |
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Security Event Monitoring System logs and monitors for suspicious activities. |
Continuous security event monitoring is part of core platform risk management. | |
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Disaster Recovery & Backup Automated, regular backups and verified recovery plans. |
Backups and DR plans are in place and referenced in Citi’s risk and compliance documentation. | |
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Security Certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) Product holds relevant third-party security certifications. |
Citi holds SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications per public compliance documentation. | |
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Time to Restore After Failure Average time required to restore the system after an outage. |
No information available | |
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Penetration Testing Frequency How often the system is tested for security vulnerabilities. |
No information available | |
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Data Residency Options Ability to specify which country/region data is stored in. |
Data residency can be specified for certain clients, especially large institutional ones. |
Implementation & Support
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Implementation Timeline Typical time to complete setup and go-live. |
No information available | |
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Dedicated Account Manager Access to a named support/account specialist. |
Dedicated account manager / relationship specialist provided to key clients. | |
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24/7 Technical Support Support team is available around the clock. |
Citi advertises 24/7 technical support for its Direct Banking suite. | |
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Online Knowledge Base Extensive online help and documentation. |
Comprehensive online documentation and support knowledge base is provided. | |
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Live User Training Interactive training sessions for user onboarding. |
Live training programs and onboarding sessions are standard for new clients. | |
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System Uptime SLA Guaranteed system uptime percentage. |
No information available | |
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Customizable Onboarding Plan Tailored onboarding steps for specific fund structures. |
Custom onboarding plans are available for complex or institutional clients. | |
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Periodic System Health Reviews Scheduled review and tuning of system performance. |
Periodic system reviews are available as part of managed services. | |
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User Feedback Mechanism Users can submit feedback or system improvement suggestions. |
User feedback mechanisms are available through both the platform and relationship management channels. | |
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Integration Support Services Vendor assistance in interfacing with third-party systems. |
Citi Direct offers integration support for connecting to third-party systems. |
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