CitiConnect for Files
A comprehensive delivery channel that provides seamless integration with your financial system is
essential for a cost-efficient high-volume delivery solution.
Through CitiConnect for Files your payments can be sent through a single file of payment instructions that handles
any combination of domestic, cross-border, SEPA and FX transaction types. Receivables information from multiple
payment systems and locations can be delivered electronically for faster application of remittance details to your
company’s internal systems. Lastly, our wide range of connectivity, security and format options provide you with
the flexibility to tailor your solution for your needs. CitiConnect for Files provides deep integration solutions for all
ERP and Treasury Work Stations.
Choice of Connectivity
and Formats
Greater Control over
Transactions
As your banking partner, Citi provides
you a choice of connectivity options
to suit your requirements, including
Internet-based, SWIFTTM or VAN. In
addition, Citi supports a wide range of
standard formats, including ISO 20022
XML, SAP Idoc, EDIFACT and ANSI X12,
to more easily integrate with your
in-house and third-party system.
Equipped with a flexible format
translation framework, Citi also
possesses the ability to accommodate
custom formats to meet your needs.
Citi offers you greater visibility over
your transactions through tools that
provide the ability to systematically
track your transactions through various
process stages. You can monitor file
and transaction status online using our
web browser. CitiConnect for Files also
provides real-time response files
detailing the status of a transaction
and file with the reason of rejection if
applicable. In addition, automated
balance and transaction reporting is
available via our comprehensive set of
statements which leads to
improvements in account
reconcilement. Both prior-day and
current-day account information is
available in industry standard formats.
Enhanced Straight-Through
Processing
Using CitiConnect for Files, clients can
introduce a higher level of automation
into their transaction processing,
lessening the amount of human
intervention required and enhancing
straight-through processing. Citi
provides timely exception reporting
and streamlined integration with
your treasury and ERP systems.
For clients wishing to consolidate their
infrastructure and benefit from
greater economies of scale, Citi offers
numerous shared service centers
around the globe.
Global Capability
Citi is the only bank with a
connectivity product set that provides
access to cash management services
in over 90 countries and over 100
currencies with 24/7 support coverage
— a capability and service unparalleled
in the industry. Combining local and
regional expertise of in-country best
practices and regulations, CitiConnect
for Files proudly services over 2,000
clients worldwide.
Benefits at a Glance
• Flexibility. A multitude of
connectivity options and
supports a wide range of
standard or custom formats
to more easily integrate with
your Treasury Workstations
and ERP systems.
• Convenience. High level
of automation to your
transaction processing,
lessening the amount of
human intervention and
enhancing straight-through
processing.
• Control. Ability to
systematically track your
transaction through various
process stages, repair/reject
transaction and receive
detailed information on
your balance.
Why Citi?
When you choose Citi, you are
choosing a partner that understands
the way you do business. We offer
unparalleled depth and breadth of
enterprise-wide integration services
delivering exactly what you need,
when and how you need it. Our
experts will work with you from the
very beginning to customize a solution
that meets your needs today, and well
into the future — from treasury and
accounting integration, to our full
range of banking and transaction
services. For more information about
CitiConnect for Files, please contact
your Citi account manager or visit
www.transactionservices.citi.com.
Standard Formats
SAP IDOC, ISO 20022 XML, EDIFACT PAYMUL Generic,
EDIFACT PAYMUL CRG, EDIFACT DIRDEB, ANSI X12
820 (4020 version)
Proprietary Formats
Citibank Proprietary Flat File Format (CP2E)
Custom Formats
Flexible as per client requirements
Communications
AS2, HTTPS, FTP/S, FTP (Push/Pull), VAN,
Connect:Direct (via existing infrastructure supporting
Frame Relay, VAN, & B2B VPN)
Security
PKI (DES3 encryption, SHA1 [EDI files] & MD5 [non-EDI
files] authentication, X509 v3 digital certificates), PGP
(FTP Push/Pull only), EDIFACT (AUTACK, CIPHER, &
CONFID) using Keyman keys
Acknowledgements
SAP IDOC, CP2E, EDIFACT, ANSI X12 820, BAI2
Reporting
Prior Day: ISO XML, BAI1, BAI2, SWIFT MT940,
SAP MT940, EDIFACT FINSTA
Current Day/Intraday: ISO XML, BAI1, BAI2
(All activity since end of prior day)
Client desktop
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single
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A multitude of
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E nrichment
Transformation
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Issuer Services
Intermediary Services
Unparalleled
global reach
with
TTS and SFS
capabilities
covered
worldwide
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Tracking
SLA Monitoring
File/Msg Monitoring
Runtime ID
Reconciliation
Investor Services
Statements & Reporting
Global Transaction Services
www.transactionservices.citi.com
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Benefits at a Glance (cont)
• Globality. Unparalleled
global reach with payment
and collection capabilities in
over 90 countries and over
100 currencies.