Take advantage of Citibank’s personal loans and gain the financial freedom you deserve.
As part of the world’s largest financial services organisation, Citigroup, Citibank Australia began operations in 1985 when it was granted a full banking licence. It was the first foreign bank to be granted a banking licence in Australia.
Citibank Ready Credit – Fixed Payment Option
Citibank Ready Credit - FPO offers a competitive interest rate and flexible loan repayment offer.
- Interest Rate From: 9.99% p.a.
- Interest Rate Type: Fixed
- Application Fee: $149 (One-off establishment fee)
- Maximum Loan Term: 4 year
- Minimum Loan Amount: $5,000
- Maximum Loan Amount: $60,000
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Rates last updated September 30th, 2016
- Ready Credit. This credit product is a debit card and personal loan in one. You'll get access to a total credit limit that you can then access through a balance transfer or cheque-to-self option. The loan can be used to pay for your travel or even buy new furniture. You can then pay off what you owe at your own pace because there is no fixed repayment term.
- Ready Credit - Fixed Payment Option. This option does come with a fixed payment option but with the same competitive rate. Buy a new car, prepare for your wedding or renovate your home. Stay in control of your finances and save on interest charges.
Features and benefits of a Citibank personal loan
- Competitive interest rate. Citibank’s competitive interest rates makes paying off of school fees, medical bills, insurance premiums and the like easier on your wallet. Keep in mind the fixed rate applies for a fixed term, after which a variable rate applies. Click through to the review pages for more information on the ready Credit.
- Credit limit up to $60,000. Depending on your credit rating and based on the criteria set by Citibank for further evaluation, you can borrow as much as $60,000.
- Low minimum amount. Borrow as little as $5,000 if you only need to pay off small purchases.
- No fixed repayments terms. You can pay when it suits your budget and make additional repayments weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Keep in mind that minimum monthly repayments apply.
- Redraw facility. Since Citibank personal loans have a revolving credit line, you have the freedom to redraw as often as you want at the standard variable rate, currently 19.99% p.a. Enjoy the flexibility of the redraw facility offered with a Citibank personal loan and get cash whenever it’s available without having to go through the same loan application process.
- Easy fund access. You can easily access your funds how you want. You can request a cheque or you have the option of getting a visa debit card to use for store and online purchases or withdrawal from ATMs.
- Value-added benefits. Enjoy exclusive privileges from Citibank, including dining and travel rewards with your Visa card.
What other products does Citibank offer?
- Everyday accounts. Breeze through day-to-day banking transactions while withdrawing money or receiving salary payments with your Citibank Plus account. You can also take advantage of a Cash Investment Account and consolidate your cash into a single interest-earning account.
- Savings accounts. Save with Citibank’s Online Saver, Ultimate Saver, Ultimate Business Saver and Term Deposit accounts.
- Credit cards. Citibank offers a range of rewards and platinum cards, including the Emirates Platinum Card with an introductory offer. Aside from competitive interest rates, cardholders also enjoy benefits and privileges from partner establishments that are recognised worldwide.
- Home loans. Citibank also offers home loans including the Low Variable and Fixed Home Loan.
- Other products. Investment accounts, insurance, retirement planning and other financial packages are available at Citibank.
How you can apply for a Citibank personal loan
If you're ready to apply, clicking "Go to Site" will securely direct you to Citibank's website to fill out an application's form. Make sure you meet the minimum eligibility criteria before you click through:
- You're over the age of 18
- You earn at least $35,000 p.a.
- You have a good credit rating
- You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- If you have an existing Citibank personal loan, or are a Ready Credit customer or credit card holder, you need to have held your account for at least nine months.
You'll need the following details to complete the application:
- Personal. Your name and contact information, including an email address.
- Employment. Name of your employer, contact details for them and how long you've been working there.
- Finances. Your income, expenses, assets, debt and liabilities.
- Loan details. The credit limit you'd like to receive and whether you'd like a cheque or Visa debit card to receive your funds.
If a Citibank personal loan has the flexibility and features you need, apply today, but ensure you've compared your options so you know it's the right loan option for you.
We have unconditionally exchange contracts to sell our house but on an extended settlement of 6 months.We want to exchange on our next future home but need $150,000 to do this (and to achieve promise of simultaneous settlements, which is under negotiation right now).Our existing (but “sold”) house has plenty of equity but one bank has told us that, since contracts are already exchanged we are no longer the legal owners for the purposes of getting a bridging loan or deposit bond.We understand that the loan has risks attached (if our buyer refuses to settle by the due date or goes bankrupt), but need to know if there are any higher-risk lenders out there who can loan us $150,000 quickly for 6 months, but not as a Deposit Bond (requirements of contract for house we want to buy). Thanks.
Hi Jenny,
Thanks for your question.
We currently don’t have any lenders on finder.com.au offering personal loans of this amount that aren’t for a business. One option you have is a short-term fixed rate home loan, although the minimum term offered by many lenders is one year, which may be too long. You may want to get in touch with a mortgage broker, which you can do on this page (as well as read about short-term fixed rate loans) as they may be able to direct you to a lender who can help.
I hope this will be of use.
Thanks,
Elizabeth
I have applied for 4 years Personal Loan at 8.99% pa, how long does it generally takes for approval and what are conditions for approval ?
Hi Ash,
Thanks for your comment and background. Most banks do not give out their exact criteria for approval. If you’d like to discuss your application with Citibank it might be best to give them a call directly.
Cheers
Matt
Hey will you give loans to people who are on youth allowance and also working casual? I would like to get a loan for a car but have been rejected by a place jut because I’m on youth allowance. thanks.
Hi There Shay,
Thanks for your comment! You’ve left your comment on finder.com.au – a comparison service.
To find out more about personal loans for casual employees, please visit our guide located here.
Thanks
Matt
Hi
I received conditional approval email and a request to upload documents. Couple of days latter, I logged in to upload the document. At that time, the status of my application was displayed as ‘Rejected’. Am not sure why it was rejected, before I upload the document.
Is there anything wrong? Please advise. Do I get notified, if my application rejected?
I have uploaded the document, anyway. Any detail or clarification is much appreciated.
Km
Hi Kavitha,
Please speak to the customer service team at Citibank regarding this – there could have been a mistake with your application.
There may have been a date that you were required to submit the documents by but it’s good to confirm this with Citibank anyway.
Cheers,
Shirley
My husband applied personal loan , he got conditional approval and also upload some bank statement .if I will get loan or not
Hi Raj,
You’re required to upload your bank statement as proof of income.
After the documents have been verified and are correct, then usually you are officially approved for the loan.
Cheers,
Shirley
I wish to apply for a Citibank Personal Loan at from 8.99% but I have tried for several days to click “”apply” but each time screen goes blank. How do I apply?
However I think I have already credit limit account but have not used it for years. Does it still exist?
Hi Eric,
Thanks for your question.
Have you been using your work computer? There could be internet settings in place that are blocking you from applying.
Please try again at home and let us know if the problem still occurs. You’ll also need to contact the customer service team at Citibank regarding your account. If you’ve never officially closed it, it may still be open.
Cheers,
Shirley
Re; Customer Service Team
The response to my question, Ï think I may still have a ready credit account and limit but have not used same for several years – was, “May be still open if you have not officially closed same, contact Customer Service Team”
Please advise me!!!!!!
Hi Eric,
Sorry I’m a bit confused as to what specifically you need advice on. Could you please reword your question?
Thanks
Reason I was asking,was if I still had a Ready Credit account (I think it had a limit of $20,000). With a name like mine it should be simple to find out one way or the other.
Eric
Hi Eric,
You’ve come through to finder.com.au, an online comparison service. We don’t actually handle any of the applications or accounts.
If you would like to enquire about your existing Citibank account, please contact the customer service team at Citibank; they should be more than happy to assist you.
Cheers,
Shirley
How do I contact customer service?
Hi Eric,
You can find Citibank’s contact details through their official website. I’ve emailed you the link as well.
Cheers,
Shirley
Hi saw and add on Nz tv for city bank up to 60,000 for 8,95% is this the people who are doing this for kiwi’s
Hi Kim,
thanks for the question.
Unfortunately Citibank currently doesn’t offer personal banking services to New Zealand. You might want to compare other personal loan providers to find out what current deals they’re offering.
Sorry I couldn’t be of more help,
Marc.