[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Citibank Korea Inc. (CEO Yung-Ku Ha,www.citibank.co.kr) launched a summer promotion for customers getting Citi Visa International Check Card newly issued in the peak season for overseas travelling.

The recent promotion scheduled until August 31 will offer the high interest rate of up to 5% (before tax, 3 months) to the customer newly getting a Citi Visa Check Card issued linked to A+ Deposit.

Furthermore, additional benefit of KRW 10,000 cash back will be provided if the customer uses the newly issued Citi Visa International Check Card in other country 3 times or more for purchasing goods or withdrawing cash, in aggregation. If more than 10,000 customers satisfy the condition, the cash back will be provided to the first 10,000 customers only.

Citi International Check Card is a convenient and thrift method to withdraw cash in local currency from Citibank ATMs in 35 countries world-wide only for USD 1. As such, it is a must-have item for those who are going overseas for trip/study.

Byung-Tak Park, head of Citibank Marketing/Product Division explained, “This promotion is designed to provide practical benefits to customers by offering high interest rate for deposit, low fee for overseas ATM transaction and cash back benefit, all at once. ” “We’ll continue to deliver substantial financial services based on Citi’s global network,” he added.