Modern Australian
The Times

Citibank Announces 2023 Citi Tax Season Loan Annualized Percentage Rate as low as 1.78% [1]

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 9 November 2023 - Citibank announces the launch of 2023 Citi Tax Season Loan, available for same day approval and same day loan disbursement [2].

Selected customers can enjoy Annualized Percentage Rate ("APR") as low as 1.78% [1]. Upon successful application of 2023 Citi Tax Season Loan during promotion period, customers can enjoy up to HK$8,000 cash coupon reward [3].

Features of Citi Tax Season Loan

  • Same day approval and same day loan disbursement [2]
  • APR as low as 1.78% [1]
  • Loan amount up to HK$3,500,000 or 12 times of monthly salary, whichever is lower
  • Repayment term up to 60 months [4]
  • Enjoy up to HK8,000 cash coupon reward [3]
  • HK$0 handling fee
Eligible customers [5] who successfully apply for the Citi Tax Season Loan from today to December 31, 2023 and drawdown a specific loan amount with a repayment term of 12 months or above on or before January 14, 2024 can enjoy up to HK$8,000 cash coupon reward [3]. The higher the loan amount, the more cash coupon rewards there will be. Please refer to the table below for details:

Loan Amount (HK$)
Repayment Term
Cash Coupon Reward (HK$)
Citigold Private Client (CPC)/ Citigold / Citi ULTIMA cardholders [6]
Other customers
$1,500,000
or above
24 months above
$8,000
$4,000
12 to 24 months
$4,000
$2,000
$800,000
to $1,499,999
24 months above
$4,000
$2,500
12 to 24 months
$2,500
$1,500
$400,000
to $799,999
24 months above
$2,000
$1,500
12 to 24 months
$1,500
$1,000
$100,000
to $399,999
24 months above
$700
$600
12 to 24 months
$500
$400

Terms and conditions of Citi Tax Season Loan apply. Please visit www.citibank.com.hk/taxloan , Citi Mobile® App, Citibank branches or call 2963 6413 to apply.

In additional to the tax loan offer, Citibank also launches 'Pay tax and get up to HK$500 Spending Rebate Promotion'. Customers can enjoy up to HK$500 rebate by paying tax through Citi PayAll or Citi Online Banking with designated Citi Credit Cards [7] to reach designated tax payment amount [8] and accumulating retail spending of HK$3,000[9] from November 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024.

Accumulated tax payment amount
via Citi PayAll or Citi Online Banking (HK$)
Rebate entitled (HK$)
$50,001 - $100,000
$100
$100,001 - $200,000
$250
> $200,000
$500

'Pay tax and get up to HK$500 Spending Rebate Promotion' is subject to relevant terms and conditions. For details and registration, please visit: citibank.hk/pay-tax23.

To borrow or not to borrow? Borrow only if you can repay!

Terms and conditions:

[1] The Annualized Percentage Rate ("APR") of as low as 1.78% is calculated based on the monthly flat rate 0.080% with loan amount of HK$1,500,000 and repayment tenor of 12 months. APR is calculated based on the guidelines as set out in the Code of Banking Practice and rounded up to the nearest two decimal places. Interest is calculated on the basis of 365 days per year. The actual APR applicable may differ, which is to be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with customer's profile. An APR is a reference rate which includes the basic interest rate and other fees and charges of a product expressed as an annualized rate.

[2] Same day approval and same day loan disbursement is only applicable to selected customers who successfully submit the required documents together with a filled in application form before 10am of that working day (Monday to Friday). Actual approval and loan disbursement time may differ based on the information provided.

[3] A cash coupon redemption letter (if applicable) will be mailed to the Eligible Customers' Hong Kong correspondence address according to The Bank's record on or before March 31, 2024.Only applicable to customers who do not hold any Personal Loan account offered by Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited at the time of application.

[4] Citi Tax Season Loan's repayment term is from 6 to 60 months.

[5] Citibank Personal Loan account of Eligible Customers must be valid and in good condition without any late payment or early repayment, otherwise The Bank reserves the right to forfeit the eligibility of an Eligible Customer to participate in this promotion and the Eligible Customer shall immediately repay to The Bank full amount of Reward under this promotion.

[6] The Offer for Citigold Private Client/ Citigold Client or Citi ULTIMA cardholder is only applicable to the applicant who fulfill the following requirement from the date of application to the issue date of redemption letter (both dates inclusive):

- Citigold Private Client should maintain the account balance at HK$8,000,000 or above, Citigold Client should maintain the account balance at HK$1,500,000 or above and Citi ULTIMA cardholder needs to hold the Citi ULTIMA card.

[7] Designated Citi Credit Cards include Citi Prestige Card, Citi PremierMiles Card, Citi Cash Back Card, Citi The Club Credit Card, Citi Rewards Card, Citi Rewards UnionPay Card, Citi HKTVmall Card, Citi Octopus Card, Citi Plus® Credit Card and Citi Clear Card. Citi PayAll is not applicable to Citi Rewards UnionPay Card.

[8] This Promotion is only applicable to the Eligible Retail Transactions and the payment of Salaries Tax for the 2022/2023 tax year made with any Eligible Card accounts during the Promotion Period ("Tax Payment"). Payments for Tax Reserve Certificates, Business Registration or Stamp Duty are not applicable.

[9] For definitions of Eligible Retail Transactions and Ineligible retail transactions, please refer to citibank.hk/pay-tax23

[10] In the event of discrepancy or inconsistency between this English version of the terms and conditions and the Chinese version, the English version shall prevail.

Hashtag: #花旗銀行

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Vista Cruises Enters "Two-Flagship Era" as Vista Aurora Completes Inaugural Voyage

Vista Aurora Sets Sail along the Yangtze. (Photo courtesy of the company)YICHANG, China — August 5, 2026 — Vista Aurora, a high-end interprovinc...

A Digital Preparation Checklist For International Medical Conferences

An international medical conference compresses many responsibilities into a few days. A delegate may need to present research, move between venues, ...

The Growing Popularity of Lab Grown Diamonds in Sydney and Hong Kong

The diamond industry has changed significantly in recent years as more buyers seek ethical, affordable, and sustainable alternatives to mined diamon...

Modern AI SEO Agency vs Traditional SEO: What’s the Difference

Search engine optimisation has changed dramatically over the past few years. Search engines have become smarter, user behaviour has evolved, and bus...

Caravan Travel for Modern Australian Getaways: Plan a Comfortable Holiday

A family road trip is one of the best ways to explore Australia together. And, travelling by caravan gives you the freedom to take your time, stop a...

Mini Excavator and Trailer Package for Sale: What I Buy as One Deal in 2026

The first client who asked me for a mini excavator and trailer package for sale wasn’t trying to save a few hundred dollars on shipping. They we...

Make Dad a Guest in His Own Home This Father’s Day

Father’s Day can accidentally turn Dad into the unpaid event manager of his own celebration. He lights the barbecue, finds extra chairs, checks wh...

Where to Enjoy Your Off-Road Caravan on the Gold Coast

With a caravan, you can travel anywhere and everywhere without battling the rush of the peak holiday season or last-minute reservations. While the r...

How Osteopathy Supports Recovery from Sciatica and Nerve Pain

Sciatica isn't just annoying. It's genuinely painful. It sits deep in your glute and shoots straight down the back of your leg. It turns something as...

The Winter Jewellery Edit: Five Pieces You'll Wear All Season

As wardrobes shift to cosy knits, tailored coats and rich seasonal textures, jewellery becomes the finishing touch that pulls every winter outfit to...

7 Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your Piston Air Compressor

If you run a workshop, panel shop, or fabrication business anywhere around Perth, you already know what heat and dust do to equipment over a few sum...

How Long Do Bathroom Renovations Melbourne Take? Step-by-Step Process Explained

Planning a bathroom renovation is exciting, but one of the biggest questions homeowners ask is, "How long will it take?" While every project is uniq...

Why Your Skin Breaks Out: The Science of Acne Explained

Acne is the most common skin condition in the world. An estimated 85% of people experience it at some point between the ages of 12 and 24, and a gro...

10 Swimwear Trends Australian Women Are Wearing This Summer

Every Australian summer brings a fresh wave of swimwear trends, but some styles have much greater staying power than others. While fashion constantly ...

Why Regular Skills Updates Are Essential for Licensed Security Officers

A guard at a Brisbane shopping centre gets a call about a shoplifter who's turned aggressive.  They’ve done the job for six years. But their de-...

10 Benefits of Choosing Professional Tutoring Penrith Services

Every student has unique learning strengths, challenges, and academic goals. While classroom teaching provides essential knowledge and structure, so...

Sunshine Coast Baby Classes Prove Big Hit Among First-Time Mums

There's a movement gaining traction on the Sunshine Coast, providing a village of support, socialisation and relief for first-time mothers and babie...

Father's Day Gift Ideas for Men Who Are Hard to Buy For

Some dads are easy to buy for. Others do not want anything, already have everything, or give you the classic "don't worry about me" answer every yea...