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Grievance Redressal Policy
Contents
I. Background....................................................................................................................... 2
II. Objective of the Grievance Redressal Policy: .............................................................. 2
III. Definition of a complaint/ concern (and Exclusions therefrom): ............................ 2
IV. Exclusions from the definition of complaint: ............................................................ 3
V. Applicability/ Coverage of the Grievance Redressal Policy: ...................................... 3
VI. Aspects of the Grievance Redressal Policy: ............................................................. 3
VII. Grievance redressal mechanism of the Bank: .......................................................... 8
VIII. Grievance Review Mechanism of the Bank: .............................................................. 9
IX. Enhanced disclosures: .............................................................................................. 10
X. Sensitizing operating staff on handling complaints: ................................................. 10
XI. Record Keeping: ......................................................................................................... 10
XII. Review of policy:......................................................................................................... 10
Timeframes............................................................................................................................. 10
Citi touch point details .......................................................................................................... 11
Annexure 1.............................................................................................................................. 11
Annexure 2.............................................................................................................................. 12
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I. Background
a) The timely and effective handling of consumer complaints / concerns is fundamental to the Axis
Bank’s principles of responsible finance and its commitment to treat the customer fairly. As part
of Axis Bank’s Vision and Values statement, Customer Centricity is stated foremost of the five
core values of the bank. Axis Bank believes that a customer experience in dealings with the
Bank is the critical to ensuring his enduring relationship with the Bank. Axis Bank, and its
subsidiaries are committed to promptly responding and addressing customer compl
aints
/concerns and driving appropriate adjustments to its business practices / processes to improve
quality of customer service and strengthen its risk management.
b) Axis Bank’s Grievance Redressal Policy has been -framed in accordance with prescriptions
and directions as stated in various regulatory guidelines/ frameworks relevant to Customer
Service. The extant policy outlines the framework for handli
ng and redressal of customer
grievances.
The Grievance Redressal is a public document, and the Bank shall make the same available
on public domain through the Bank’s W
ebsite and branches.
II. Objective of the Grievance Redressal Policy:
The Objective of the policy is to ensure that:
a) All customers are always treated fairly and without bias,
b) All complaints, requests and queries received from customers are responded with courtesy
as per defined timelines,
c) Customers are made completely aw
are of their rights so that they can opt for alternative
remedies if they are not fully satisfied with our response or resolution to their complaint.
III. Definition of a complaint/ concern (and Exclusions therefrom):
Customer rai
sing a concern emanating from a failed transaction on account of deficiency in
service, delay in fulfilment and / or non-conformance to stated arrangements with the
customer.
i. An allegation of unacceptable employee behaviour,
ii. An alleged violat
ion of law, regulation, or policy,
iii. A product issue including product design or performance issues,
iv. A sales or service practice issue,
v. Unauthorised Electronic Banking Transaction (UEBT) dispute for investigation,
vi. Any deficiency or gap in service delivery towards the commitment provided to the
customer (e.g., Comp
laints on account of breach in committed turnaround time or non-
fulfilment of the request customer has placed with the bank.
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IV. Exclusions from the definition of complaint:
i. Complaints / concerns raised by customers with the Bank, where the Bank is part of
the transactional eco-system, but where the underlying cause for grievance / concern
is attributable to deficiency elsewhere in the overall transaction eco-system, beyond
the scope of influence of the Bank, would fall outside the scope of the aforesaid
definition. Notwithstanding, the Bank as part of its commitment to its customers shall
be boun
d to provide all support to its customers, within the ambit of larger regulatory
and inte
rnal policies to ensure that the concern raised is logically concluded.
ii. Complaints/ concerns raised by customers with the Bank, for reversal of charges/
levies/ fees applied to his account(s) as part of the previously agreed and accepted
terms and conditions, or restoration of charges / fees paid by the customers as part of
his application for loan/ credit/ borrower facilities, notwithstan
ding the fact that the same
has not been sanctioned /acceded to by the Bank in accordance with the Bank’s
lending norms or assessment practices or restoration of credit limits which sta
nd
reduced on account of usage, terms of lending, diminished value of underlying
collaterals, or CVS / Credit score would fall outside the scope of the aforesaid definition.
iii. Complaints / concerns raised by customers with the Bank, on action taken by the Bank
in accordance with regulatory directions, with du
e notification(s) to the relevant
customers, through appropriate channels (as per the information available to the Bank
on its records), and where the customers have failed to act in accordance to comply
with the directions notified by the Bank shall fall outside the purview of the aforesaid
definition. Non-receipt of communication(s), in this regard from the Bank, for reasons
where the contact details of the customer have undergone change and the customer
has not updated the same on the Ban
ks records, shall not be considered as grounds
for grievance.
iv. Customer Queries, Doubts, Inquiries, Status, request and clarifications will not be
treated as complaints Ex. non-receipt of deliverable (within TAT) etc.
V. Applicability/ Coverage of the Grievance Redressal Policy:
a) The policy is applicable to all branches of the Bank (including overseas branches) and all
personnel involved in functioning of overseas and domestic operations of the Bank.
b) Applicable to Busine
ss Correspondents, Outsourced employees, collections agencies & bank
subsidiaries Third party product distributed/ referred by the Bank.
c) All Government sponsored/ backed-up schemes serviced by the Bank.
d) All transaction wherein Bank is acting as a NPS trust or an Agency business.
e) All channels across products which the Bank has enabled for the customers for carrying out
transactions and providing services (including services rendered through partners / associates
of t
he Bank appoint
ed by the Bank for the purposes of services specified by the Bank)
VI. Aspects of the Grievance Redressal Policy:
For customers of Domestic Branches
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1. Channels available to the customers for registering/ lodgement of the complaints /
concerns (Level 1 complaints):
a) The Bank has enabled the following front-end touchpoints to customers to register their
grievances on any of the products and services rendered by the Bank:
i. Any of the Branches & Loan centers (for loan related complaints) of Axis Bank,
ii. The phone bank center / call centre of the Bank (incl. 24-hour Citi phone for customers
holding Citibank relationships (presently bein
g migrated to Axis Bank platforms),
iii. Email / Webchat channels of the Bank,
iv. Axis suppo
rt – Webpage on Axis bank website where customer can lodge complaints
v. Axis Bank Social media handles (& Citi managed social media handles for customers
holding Citibank relationships (presently being migrated to the Axis Bank platforms)
b) The responses /resolution shall be provided as per the defined timeframes for various
categories of transactions as covered in the Annexure hereto. The Bank uses appro
priate
system for tracking and reporting the grievances raised by customers. Interactions received
through regulator are resolved as per timelines mandated by respec
tive regulator.
c) All Level 1 complaints/ disputes /concerns registered through the Bank’s call centre, email/
chat & walk-in at loan centres and branches will acknowledge the customer issue and
capture the same in the appropriate system designated by the Bank for the purpose.
d) Bank has a defined turnaround time of 10 day
s for a response related to Level 1 complaints
/disputes / concerns.
e) The following are the details for various touchpoints at first level:
S.No. Details Axis Citi
1
Call Centers /
Phone banking
Centers
1860-419-5555
1860-500-5555
1860 210 2484 (Local call
charges apply)
Use +91 22 4955 2484 for
calling us from outside of India.
2 Website Support
www.Axisbank.com
/support
https://www.online.citibank.co.in
/customerservice/home.htm
3.
Branches / Loan
Centers
Please visit
www.axisbank.com
to locate the nearest
branch /loan centre
https://www.online.citibank.co.in/
customerservice/branch-atm-
locations.htm
For Customers of Overseas Branches & Representative offices (Level-1 complaints)
The Chief Executive Officer of the Branch / Chief Representative of the Representative office is the
designated Complaints handling Officer. The Branch / Representative Office, if it is mandated by local
regulations, should advise the Local Regulator about his / her role as the Complaints Handling Officer.
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The Bank has a defined turnaround time of 10 days for a response.
Circle Nodal Officer/Nodal Officer at HO (Level -2):
If the customer is not satisfied with the response offered, customer may choose to refer the matter to
Level 2 (Circle Nodal officer/ Nodal Officer at HO) for both domestic and oversea branch customers
1. Nodal office will acknowledge the customer issue and record in the system
2. The Bank has a defined turnaround time of 10 days for a response
Write
Email
Call
Nodal Officer,
Mr. Ashok Sunar
Axis Bank Ltd, NPC1,
5th Floor, "Gigaplex", Plot No
I.T.5, MIDC, Airoli Knowledge,
Park, Airoli,
Navi Mumbai-400708.
nodal.officer@axisbank.com
Ph. 91-080-61865200
9.30 AM to 5.30 PM
Monday to Saturday
(Except 2nd & 4th Saturdays
and Bank Holidays)
P
Nodal officer for persons with disabilities
rincipal Nodal Officer (PNO) (Level-3):
If the customer is not satisfied with the response offered, the customer may choose to refer the matter
to Level 3 (Principal Nodal officer) for both domestic and overseas branch customers
1. Principal Nodal office will acknowledge the customer issue and capture the same in the
appropriate system.
2. Bank has a defined turnaround time of 10 days for a response at this level
Country Reason Email ID
Abu Dhabi Representave Office For Complaints related to ADRO complaints.adro@axisbank.com
Country Reason Email ID
Dubai Representave Office For Complaints related to DRO complaints.dro@axisbank.com
Country Reason Email ID
Sharjah Representave Office For Complaints related to SRO complaints.sro@axisbank.com
Country Reason Email ID
Dubai Internaonal Finance Centre (DIFC) For Complaints related to DIFC complaints.difc@axisbank.com
Account type Reason Email ID
Gi City IBU For Complaints related to Gi City IBU complaints.gicity@axisbank.com
Email
Call
[email protected]
Ph. 91-080-61865200
9.30 AM to 5.30 PM
Monday to Saturday
(Except 2
nd
& 4
th
Saturdays
and Bank Holidays)
Nodal Officer,
Mr. Manish Katiyar
Axis Bank Ltd, NPC1, 5th Floor,
"Gigaplex", Plot No I.T.5, MIDC,
Airoli Knowledge, Park, Airoli,
Navi Mumbai-400708.
Write
Email
Call
[email protected]
Ph. 91-080-61865200
9.30 AM to 5.30 PM
Monday to Saturday
(Except 2
nd
& 4
th
Saturdays
and Bank Holidays)
Digital Lending GRO (Grievance
Redressal Officer).
Mr. Ashish Rajput
Axis Bank Ltd, NPC, 5th Floor,
"Gigaplex", Plot No I.T.5, MIDC,
Airoli Knowledge, Park, Airoli,
Navi Mumbai-400708
Write
Digital Lending Grievance Redressal Officer at HO (Level -2):
If the customer is not satisfied with the response offered, customer may choose to refer the matter to
Level 2 (Digital Lending Grievance Redressal Officer) for Digital Lending complaints
1. Nodal office (GRO) will acknowledge the customer issue and record in the system
2. The Bank has a defined turnaround time of 10 days for a response
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For Freecharge customers:
Level 1 complaints / disputes: Customer can raise their grievances/disputes as below:
Chatbot: On Freecharge App - (Profile – Help & Support)
E-mail: care@freecharge.com
Fraudulent Transaction and Account Block 24*7 Helpline: 0124 663 4800 (Standard call
charges Apply)
Freecharge has defined timelines of 10 days (excluding time taken by the customer to
provide required Information/ documentation) for resolution / response
Level 2 escalations of complaints/ disputes: In case the customer doesn’t get a satisfactory
resolution to their query/complaint at Level 1 they can get in touch with the Grievance Officer
with the ticket number and details of the gri
evance.
Email
Working hours
Postal address
DLF Cyber Green, 11th Floor, Tower-C, DLF Cyber City,
DLF Phase-3, Gurugram-Haryana-122002
CIN- U74140DL2015PTC275419
Registered Address
2nd Floor, Plot No. 25, Pusa Road, New Delhi-110005
Freecharge has defined timelines of 10 days (excluding time taken by the customer to provide
required Information/ documentation) for resolution / response
Level 3 escalations of complaints/ disputes: In case grievance remains unresolved or if the
customer is not satisfied with the response, the customer can approach the Nodal Office of Axis
Bank along with the ticket number shared by Freecharge.
Write
Email
Call
Senior Vice President – II
Axis Bank Ltd, NPC1, 5th Floor,
"Gigaplex", Plot No I.T.5, MIDC,
Airoli Knowledge Park, Airoli,
Navi Mumbai-400708
pno@axisbank.com
Ph. 91- 080-61865098
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Monday to Saturday
(Except 2
nd
& 4
th
Saturdays
and Bank Holidays)
Level 4 escalations/ complaints /disputes /concerns:
In case of any queries pertaining to NPS or APY, if the customer issue remains unresolved after
approaching Level 1 /Level 2 /Level 3 or if the bank has not provided a resolution within 30 days,
the customer may choose to refer the matter to Ombudsman’s office. Details of the same are as
mentioned below:
The Ombudsman, The office of Ombudsman,
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority,
Tower E, 5th Floor, E-500, World Trade Center,
Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi – 110029
Phone No. 011-4071 7900
Email id : [email protected]
Ms. Deepti Radkar
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Grievance Redressal Mechanism & TAT for Constituent Subsidiary General Ledger
Account (CSGL):
Grievance Redressal Mechanism & TAT for Custodial Services:
Bank is registered as a custodian of securities with SEBI and also a custodian-cum-clearing
member of Indian Clearing Corporation Limited (ICCL) and NSE Clearing Limited (NCL) in
Equity cash segment
For any grievance related to custodial services customer can write to
custody.operations@axisbank.com / custody.co@axisbank.com
TAT to resolve complaints:
Maximum TAT for resolution of the complaint is 15 working days
In case additional information is required from the customer, the period of 15 working days will
be considered from the receipt of additional information from the customer, regulator and
service provider
Government Agency business and Govt. investment products:
The grievance redressal process pertaining to Civil and Defence pensions, Public Provident
Fund (PPF) Accounts, Kisan Vikas Patra, Sukanya Sa
mriddhi Scheme and other Government
business services will be as per the Grie
vance Redressal Policy of the Bank. Additionally,
dedicated option has been created under the customer service number to handle the
grievances of the pensioners.
National Pension System (POP- Point of Presence) /Atal Pension Yojana:
National Pension Scheme (NPS) Subscriber( Level 1): Grievance can be lodged through
below channels:
1 Online mode
CGMS (Centralised Grievance Management System) of
CRA_NSDL
2
Email
3
Physical letters
NPS Trustee
Axis Bank has opened Constituent Subsidiary General Ledger Account (CSGL account) with
RBI to accept/release government securities on behalf of constituents.
For any grievance related to CSGL - Gilt account, customers can write to [email protected]
The TAT for resolution of the complaint is 2 working days.
Grievance Redressal Mechanism & TAT for Issuing and Paying Agent (IPA):
As a scheduled commercial bank Axis bank acts as IPA for facilitating Commercial Paper
issuance of our customers.
For any grievance related to IPA services, customers can write to [email protected]
The TAT for resolution of the complaint is 2 working days.
Email
Working hours
holidays)
Postal address
"Gigaplex", Plot No I.T.5, MIDC, Airoli Knowledge Park,
Airoli, Navi Mumbai-400708.
Registered Address
Samartheswar Temple, Near Law Garden, Ellisbridge,
Ahmedabad - 380 006
Freecharge has defined timelines of 15 days (excluding time taken by the customer to provide
required. Information/ documentation)
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Address: Axis Bank Ltd.
Centralised Collections and Payment HUB (CCPH),
5th Floor, Gigaplex, Building No. 1, Plot No.I.T.5,
MIDC, Airoli Knowledge Park, Airoli, Navi Mumbai -
400708.
Contact No.:022-71315875
The Bank has a defined turnaround time of 10 days for a response.
Level 2 escalations / complaints/ disputes/ concerns: If the customer is not satisfied with the
response offered, the customer may choose to refer the matter to Level 2 (Nodal Officer of Axis Bank)
The Bank has a defined turnaround time of 10 days for a response
Level 3 escalations/ complaints/ disputes/ concerns: If the customer is not satisfied with the
response offered, the customer may choose to refer the matter to Level 3
(Principal Nodal Officer of
Axis Bank
The Bank has a defined turnaround time of 10 days for a response
L
evel 4 escalations/ complaints /disputes /concerns: In case of any queries pertaining to NPS or
APY, if the customer issue remains unresolved after approaching Level 1 /Level 2 /Level 3 or if the bank
has not provided a resolution within 30 days, the customer may choose to refer the matter to
Ombudsman’s office. Details of the same are as mentioned below:
The Ombudsman, The Office of Ombuds
man
O/o Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority,
Plot No - 14/A,
Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhawan,
Qutab Institutional Area,
New Delhi - 110016
Email ID : ombudsman@pfrda.org.in
Landline No : 011-26517507
Ext 188
Subscribers can refer FAQs on Ombudsman under NPS/APY via URL:
https://www.axisbank.com/retail/accounts/national-pension-system-nps/download#menuTab
VII. Grievance redressal mechanism of the Bank:
Registration of Complaints: The Bank enables customers to register a Complaint through
multiple channels as mentioned above under ‘Channels available for customers to report
grievance’.
Acknowledgement & Receipt:
Complaints/ Concerns will be acknowledged upon receipt to the customer; acknowledgement
will occur depending on the channel received based on regulatory guidelines.
For all complaints, an acknowledgement will be provided to the customer who has lodged a
complaint stating TAT for an update or resolution.
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Resolution of Complaints: For complaints, once the case investigation / research is
completed, detailed response along with key information/supporting documents (as applicable)
is communicated by the bank.
VIII. Grievance Review Mechanism of the Bank:
The Bank has set up the following committees & review mechanism to monitor and review quality of
customer service and grievance redressal mechanism of the Bank.
Customer Service Committee of the Board: This committee of the Boar
d is responsible to
oversee & guide implementation of service enhancement initiatives across the Bank. The
Committee meets once every quarter to review customer complaints, regulatory mandates,
policy decisions, review banks performance on initiatives to enhance customer experience.
Standing Committee on Customer Service: The Committee meets quarterly and is
responsible for orienting, educating & creating awareness among customer, more importantly
this serves as a forum to understand customer feedback about banks products & services.
Matters deliberated in this meeting are further taken up for service development & product
enhancement to elevate the quality of service delivered to customers. This meeting is attended
by senior management of the bank and customers are invited to attend the meetings.
Branch Level Customer Service Committee: Bank also c
onducts monthly branch level
customer meetings; this forum encourages customer to share their feedback & experience with
the bank. As part of this meeting bank also conducts sessions to educate customers on topics
like safe/secure banking, new initiatives bank has launched to ensure convenient banking.
Feedback from these sessions is recorded and taken up for implementation.
Internal Ombudsman of the Bank: In line with the instructions from the Reserve Bank of India
if the bank decides to reject or provide a partial relief, such cases will be referred to the Internal
Ombudsman for further examination.
Service Quality Assurance Officer: Bank has appointed Service Quality assurance officer to
ensure that all touch points of the bank maintain highest standard of service quality at all times
and adheres to the service standards defined by the bank to fulfil the customer expectations.
Customer Service Meet
Bank conducts monthly branch level customer meetings and quarterly standing committee of
customer service meeting. As part of these meetings the intent is to get coverage across
customer segments to ensure holistic feedback about banks product /services. Bank invites
customers from across segments including Mass segment, Affluent segment, Women
customers, Senior citizens and pensioners. As part of the mentioned customer composition
Bank has a specific quota for pensioners to be invited o
n an on-going basis.
Further bank has a structured mechanism to record customer feedback or any o
ther
observations/feedback as voiced by customers.
For branch level meetings, branches are provided with a structured instrument to record
customer feedback. Further all feedback /observations voiced by customers during such
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meetings are tabled to Customer service committee of board and taken up for appropriate
actioning and tracked.
IX. Enhanced disclosures:
With a view to strengthen customer grievance redress mechanisms at Banks, the RBI has put in place
comprehensive framework of enhanced disclosures by Bank on customer complaints in its Annual
Reports.
X. Sensitizing operating staff on handling complaints:
The Bank conducts regular training programmes for its staff on customer service and handling custo
mer
grievances
XI. Record Keeping:
The record of complaints are maintained are
maintained as per the Bank’s Information Systems Security
Policy.
XII. Review of policy:
The policy has been approved by the Customer Service Committee of the Board and is reviewed at
regular intervals. These reviews shall consider the following:
• Internal factors such as changes in organisational structure or products and services offered
• External factors such as changes in legislation or technological inn
ovation
• The results of audit, if any conducted during the year by internal / external auditors.
The policy is made available on the website of the Bank
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Last Reviewed: Jun’23
Timeframes
1. Delay in failed ATM/BNA/Recycler transactions: T+5 days
2. Delay in crediting failed IMPS/UPI transactions: T+1 day
3. Delay in crediting failed card transactions
Card to Card transfer: T+1 day
POS/ Ecommerce: T+5 days
4. Delay in crediting failed Aadhaar enabled payment systems: T+5 days
5. Delay in crediting failed Aadhaar Payment Bridge systems: T+1 day
6. Delay in crediting failed NACH transactions: T+1 day
7. Delay in credit of beneficiary account for transactions initiated through Prepaid Instruments -
Cards/Wallets
Off-US transactions: transaction will ride on UPI, card network, IMPS, etc., as the case may be.
The TAT and compensation rule of respective system shall apply
On-US transaction- PPI debited but transaction confirmation not received at merchant location.
Reversal to be effected in T+1 calendar day
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8. Fraudulent /Unauthorised electronic banking transactions which includes remote /online payment
transaction & proximity payment transactions (ATM/POS): 90 days
9. POS/Online disputes: 120 days (Network defined timelines)
10. NEFT/RTGS: (NPCI defined timeline of T+15 days)
11. For all other interactions which do not fall under the above categories, the response time at each
level stands as 10 days.
12.If customers issue remains unresolved after approaching Level 1 /Level 2 /Level 3 or if the bank
has not provided a resolution within 30 days customer may choose to refer the matter to the Banking
Ombudsman’s office.
Citi touch point details
Annexure 1
Channels available for customers to report grievance
Regular Access Channels (Level 1)
If a customer has a problem or wishes to register a complaint, they can reach us at any of the following
access channel.
▪ 24-Hour CitiPhone
▪ E-chat June 2022 2 Version 3.0
▪ Through Email
▪ Other modes:
Through Citibank Online Inbox
Interaction at Branch Banking
Citi Managed social media
Customer can expect a response from these channels within 2 working days of receipt of your complaint
at Citibank (taking into account postal and other delays that may occur beyond the control of Citibank).
Escalation of Customer Complaints (Level 2)
If customers are not satisfied with the response that customer receives from the above access channels
or if customers do not hear from us in 2 working days, customers can escalate their complaint by:
Writing to Head
- Customer Care explaining the details of the issue concerned through Webform
(https://www.online.citibank.co.in/customerservice/home.htm). Customers will receive a response
within 2 working days of receipt of their c
omplaint at Citibank.
Citibank Grievance Redressal Officer (Principal Nodal Officer) (Level 3)
If customers are not satisfied with the response received from the Head Customer Care, customer may
escalate their concerns to the Principal Nodal Officer (PNO) i
n the following ways.
1) Write to Principal Nodal Officer explaining the details of the issue concerned through
Webform on Citibank Website
(https://www.online.citibank.co.in/customerservice/home.htm) Customers will receive
a response within 2 working days of receipt of their complaint at Citibank. OR
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2) Customers can call us at the Toll Free Number 1-800-266-2400 (India Toll free) / 022-
49552400 between 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST (Monday to Saturday) except on national
holidays.
Our team of specialized Customer Service Executives will attend your call and resolve your issues.
Customers can also contact the Regional Nodal Officers appointed under the jurisdiction of the
respective Banking Ombudsman. Complete contact details of the Nodal Officers/PrincipalNodal Officer
are available in
the List on Citibank Website
(https://www.online.citibank.co.in/customerservice/home.
htm)
Citibank Senior Management (Level 4)
Incase customers continue to be dissatisfied with responses received at any of the above levels, they
can write directly to Senior Management of Citibank explaining the details of the issue concerned
through Webform on Citibank Website (https://www.online.citibank.co.in/customerservice/home.htm)
Customers will receive a response within 2 working
days of receipt of their complaint at Citibank
Reserve Bank of India – Banking Ombudsman (2006) and Integrated Ombudsman (2021) Scheme
As per the Reserve Bank of India Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021, a customer can file his
complaint before the Banking Ombudsman if the reply is not received from the bank within a period of
30 days after the bank Concerned has received his representation, or the bank rejects the complaint,
or the complainant is not satisfied with the reply given to him b
y the bank.
In line with the above Scheme, in case customers have not heard from us for 30 days or customers are
not satisfied with the resolution provided by any of the above channels or individuals appointed by
Citibank, please feel free to contact the Banking Ombudsm
an, a statutory body appointed by the
Reserve Bank of India to look into the provision of satisfactory service by banks. A detailed note is made
available on Citibank Website (https://www.online.citibank.co.in/customerservi
ce/home.htm) or
Customer can refer the same through http://www.rbi.org.in.
Annexure 2
Citi India consumer banking customers are now served by Axis Bank. Citi India has transferred
ownership of its consumer banking business to Axis Bank (registration number
L65110GJ1993PLC020769). Consumer banking customers can continue to use all existing Citi
p
roducts and/or services, branches, ATMs, internet banking and Citi Mobile® App as usual. Axis Bank
is the provider of Citi branded consumer banking
products in India temporarily and Citi India is providing
certain services in respect of those products. The trademarks "Citi", "Citibank", "Citigroup", the Arc
design and all similar trademarks and derivations thereof are used temporarily under license by Axis
Bank from Citigroup Inc. and related group entities.