Citibank Raises Base Rate

    Business Editors

    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2005--Citibank said today it has raised its base lending rate to 5.75% from 5.50%, effective today, Tuesday, March 22, 2005.

    Citigroup (NYSE: C), the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, insurance, securities brokerage, and asset management. Major brand names under Citigroup's trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex, and Travelers Life and Annuity. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com.

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KEYWORD: NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING PRODUCT SOURCE: Citigroup Inc.

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