"Making a positive impact in our communities is embedded in our mission. In the midst of this unprecedented global crisis, we will continue to identify additional opportunities to support those impacted in the communities we serve. "
— Michael L. Corbat, CEO
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Citi's COVID-19 Community Relief Efforts Surpass $100 Million Globally
More than $35 million in new funding, including new efforts to support communities of color that have been disproportionally impacted by the pandemic, adds to the $65 million to deliver ongoing relief and support for longer-term economic recovery in affected communities. These contributions include $2 million from Citi employees through a donation matching program.
Using Proceeds from the Paycheck Protection Program to Support Small Businesses and CDFIs
Citi is donating the net profits earned through our participation in the U.S. Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to fund an expansion to the Citi Foundation's $7.5 million COVID-19 U.S. Small Business Relief Program.
Working Together to Fight Hunger During COVID-19
Citi announced we're providing up to $2.5 million to support World Central Kitchen's #ChefsForAmerica relief effort to provide nourishing meals to vulnerable communities.
Citi Expands Assistance to U.S. Customers Impacted by COVID-19
Citi is expanding assistance to U.S. customers impacted by COVID-19 through a range of new measures, including credit card payment deferrals and additional fee waivers.
Citi Global Perspectives & Solutions: Pandemic Series
Citi GPS shares insights from Citi experts – including economists, strategists, analysts and business leaders – on how the post-pandemic world could be shaped.
Learn how Citi is assisting U.S. Customers and Small Businesses impacted by COVID-19
Citi announced a range of measures, including fee waivers for Citibank customers, hardship programs and additional small business support, such as extended banker availability.
See updates and resources for Retail Bank, Small Business and Credit Card Customers
Citi has taken precautionary and assistive measures to help serve customers and keep clients and colleagues safe.
Citi joined major U.S. banks in suspending stock repurchases to support clients through COVID-19
Citi maintains a strong capital position and is putting our capital to work in supporting our clients and customers at a critical time of need.
COVID-19: Assessing the Impact on the 2020 Macro Environment
The COVID-19 virus has drastically impacted both the day-to-day lives of millions and the overall world economy. As the virus continues to spread and uncertainty rules the day, the world's economic outlook looks substantially different than when we entered 2020. See Stephen Leach, Citi's Foreign Exchange Economist, as he provides a macroeconomic update in light of this rapidly changing environment.
COVID-19 guidelines for Suppliers
If you are a Citi-approved supplier, please take note of these guidelines.