Citi
Download Citi business statements (PDF) and convert to Excel
Updated January 2025 · 6 min read
Citi business accounts (CitiDirect, CitiBusiness Online) provide PDF statements that are essential when clients can't grant account access. Corporate accounts often have multi-currency transactions.
Download a Citi PDF statement
- Log in to CitiDirect or CitiBusiness Online.
- Navigate to Statements & Reports or Account Information.
- Select the account and statement period.
- Download the monthly PDF statement.
- For multi-currency accounts, ensure the PDF shows both original and base currency amounts.
Convert to Excel for reconciliation
- Upload the PDF to StatementScribe for extraction.
- Citi statements may include FX transactions—validate exchange rates and fees separately.
- Export to Excel with columns for date, description, original currency, amount, base currency amount, balance.
Common challenges
- Corporate accounts may have complex statement layouts with multiple sections.
- Multi-currency transactions require careful validation of exchange rates.
- FX fees may appear as separate line items—include them in reconciliation.
Tips for accountants
- PDF statements from Citi are more reliable than CSV exports for corporate accounts.
- When clients can't provide account access, request PDF statements via secure email or portal.
- For multi-currency accounts, keep original currency amounts for audit purposes.
FAQ
How do I handle multi-currency accounts?
Multi-currency accounts require careful validation of exchange rates. Keep original currency amounts for audit purposes and validate FX fees separately.
Can I reconcile without account access?
Yes, PDF statements are the most reliable alternative when clients can't provide account access. Request PDF statements via secure email or portal.
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