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The mid-market rate is like the current official exchange rate. It’s called the “mid-market” rate because it’s the average “middle” of the buy and sell rates on the global forex market.
It’s rare for banks and money transfer services to offer you the true mid-market rate. Instead, they’ll usually try to buy slightly below mid-market rates and sell slightly above them to turn a profit on exchange rates.
This difference can be much larger than any of the fees.
So when you want to find the best exchange rates, look for a service offering as close to mid-market rates as possible.
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Citibank exchange rates
Compare Citibank's current exchange rates before your next international money transfer.
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Exchange rates can make all the difference when sending money overseas. And while using your bank might seem convenient, it often won’t offer the best value for money.
The smart thing to do is to compare your options – and that means knowing what exchange rate you’ll get. Begin by checking out Citibank’s current exchange rates and comparing them to other options.
What are Citibank’s foreign exchange rates?
To find out what exchange rates Citibank offers, you’ll need to either sign up or already have an account with Citibank. Banks in Singapore, in general, will add around 4.5% to the exchange rate as a margin, according to the World Bank.
A lot of specialist money transfer services, by comparison, will only add a margin of 1–2%. Get some quotes below to see how Citibank compares to the other options and to the mid-market rate.
Citibank currency exchange: What to know
What we like
- Instant transfers between Citibank accounts. As a global bank, you can make instant transfers to overseas Citibank accounts in over 15 countries.
- Flexible account options. The Citibank Global Transfer (CGT) service lets you make instant international payments to eligible Citibank accounts without any transfer fees. Meanwhile, the Citi Global Foreign Currency Account can hold up to 9 different currencies, cut international transfer fees and come with a wide range of transactional features.
What to watch out for
- Uncompetitive exchange rates. Citibank adds a larger margin to exchange rates than specialist money transfer services typically do.
- Fees apply. Different fees can apply in different circumstances. Compared to dedicated international money transfer services, it can be more difficult to ensure you’ve accounted for all possible fees.
Find out more about sending an international transfer with Citibank
How do Citibank’s exchange rates compare?
Exchange rates are constantly changing, so it’s not possible to flat out say one bank will always offer better or worse rates than another.
But being able to check the live rates is the next best thing, so compare your options when you need to make a money transfer and see if you can save.
The “Rate” and “Amount Received” displayed are indicative rates that have been supplied by each brand or gathered by Finder.
Exchange rates are volatile and change often. As a result, the exchange rate listed on Finder may vary to the actual exchange rate quoted for the brand. Please confirm the actual exchange rate and mention “Finder” before you commit to a brand.
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