320 Citibank Financial Centers Declare September 25 'Kids' Day' and Invite Children Nationwide to Explore the World of Money.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 1999--

Citibank has declared Saturday, September 25, as "Kids' Day" and invites children ages 7-10 to explore the world of money at 320 of its Citibank Financial Centers located across the country from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Children, who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, can take a behind-the-scenes tour, play an interactive game that will teach them about saving money, and open a bank account with $10 given to them by Citibank.

"Money doesn't come with an instructions book and it is never too early to start learning how it can be used to fulfill your personal goals and dreams," said Joseph J. Plumeri II, the Head of Citibanking North America. "Children, too, can benefit from knowing how to evaluate and improve their spending and savings habits and we at Citibank are committed to helping them understand how to do this."

Citibank Financial Centers hosting "Kids' Day" are located in the following areas: the New York/New Jersey metro area, Upstate New York, California, Nevada, the Chicago metro area, the Washington, D.C. metro area and central/southern Florida. The number of participants in the "Kids' Day" event will be limited so those interested in attending should call 1-877-223-CITI to reserve a spot at their nearest Citibank Financial Center. Each Citibank "Kids' Day" will be hosted by the Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Citibank Financial Center or another appropriate representative.

Earlier this year, Citibank launched a Seminar Series aimed at providing information to consumers on various personal finance topics including first-time homebuying and debt management. These seminars are offered free to both Citibank customers and non-customers and are held in approximately 100 Citibank Financial Centers nationwide. Upcoming seminars for this year will are scheduled for October 21, November 18 and December 9.

Citibank is part of Citigroup (NYSE:C), the world's most global financial services organization. Citigroup's consumer businesses cover a broad range of financial services in 57 countries - retail and private banking, credit and charge cards, mortgage lending, consumer lending, personal financial planning, personal insurance and investment brokerage and counseling. These services are marketed through Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Travelers Life & Annuity and Travelers Property Casualty. Together, these consumer businesses earned $2.8 billion in 1998, representing 58 percent of Citigroup's core business income.