"Sachin was sound asleep after a long day's work when his mom called him from India.It was almost 10.00 pm in California on a Saturday night and his mom wanted more money towards hospitalisation expenses for his pregnant wife. He had to send money home immediately. He logged on to his computer. A few minutes later a draft was on the way to his mother. It just took a few seconds with the Citibank Rupee Checking Account.

For many NRIs like him, the Rupee Checking Account is probably the easiest way to meet financial commitments in India. With a deposit of just US$ 1,000 this account can be opened in any of the 12 Citibank branches in India - Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Baroda, Calcutta, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Mumbai Pune, Coimbatore and Ludhiana.

Free courier of drafts to more than 300 cities in India. Moreover, the representative of the NRI in India is provided with an ATM card as well as a check book, which allows for easy and exclusive access. The ATM card issued can be used at more than 700 locations in 70 cities in India. It can also be used at over 400,000 Cirrus machines around the world to draw foreign currency.

Offering easy access to funds in India and overseas, this account is accessible through Citibank Online Internet Banking and Phone Banking facilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, free money transfers as well as other unique facilities such as free drafts make this account an answer to every NRI's prayers. To open your Rupee Checking Account just click here...."