About us
Since 1996, Citfin has been helping entrepreneurs address their needs related to foreign payments and foreign exchange services. Thousands of companies appreciate our cost-effectiveness, rapid transaction execution, professionalism, highly personalized approach, and the commitment of our employees.
Numbers we care about
18 321
satisfied clients as of 31.12.2022
1 058 000
payment transactions for 2022
225.1 billions CZK
foreign exchange transactions turnover for 2022
27
currencies
History of Citfin
2021
On September 27, 2021, Citfin – Finanční trhy a.s, celebrated its 25th anniversary.
2020
Citfin – Finanční trhy a.s. and Citfin, Savings Cooperative allowed clients to sign contractual documentation and open a multi-currency account remotely.
2019
Citfin – Finanční trhy a.s. successfully defended the highest certificate of the CZECH Stability Award with a scoring rating of AAA – EXCELLENT and was once again ranked among the best-rated companies in the Czech Republic in terms of both financial and non-financial creditworthiness.
2018
Citfin – Finanční trhy a.s. this time received the highest certificate of the CZECH Stability Award with a scoring rating of AAA – EXCELLENT and was once again ranked among the best-rated companies in the Czech Republic in terms of both financial and non-financial creditworthiness.
2017
Citfin – Finanční trhy a.s. for the second consecutive year received the certificate of the CZECH Stability Award with a scoring rating of AA – OUTSTANDING and was once again ranked among the best-rated companies in the Czech Republic in terms of both financial and non-financial creditworthiness.
2016
Citfin – Finanční trhy a.s, Inc. obtained the CZECH Stability Award with a scoring rating of AA – OUTSTANDING and was ranked among the best evaluated companies in the Czech Republic from both a financial and non-financial creditworthiness perspective.
2014
Acquired GIIN, Global intermediary identification number, marking Citfin as a financial institution in compliance with the FATCA tax law.
2013
Obtained the LEI number for derivative trade reporting in relation to the EMIR regulation.
2012
Membership in SEPA, the single payment area.
2011
Received authorization from the Czech National Bank to operate as a payment institution.
2010
Provision of banking services to corporate clients under the new name Citfin.
2009
Obtained a license from the Czech National Bank as a securities dealer.
2009
Registration of the Citfin trademark with the International Intellectual Property Office in Geneva.
2009
Participation in CERTIS, a system for clearing interbank payment transactions by the Czech National Bank.
2008
Acquisition of a stake in the savings cooperative.
2005
Affiliate membership in SWIFT, the global communication network of financial institutions – this membership was replaced in 2009 by full membership of Citfin, the savings cooperative.
2004
Obtaining a foreign exchange license from the Czech National Bank to conduct forward transactions with foreign values.
1998
Obtaining a foreign exchange license from the Czech National Bank to conduct transactions with foreign values.
1996
Establishment of the company CITCO – Finanční trhy a.s.