Citi is a financial services company, which offers a range of financial products and services, including Citi’s digital banking services, mortgage products, personal loans, and small business banking products and services, Citi Cards’ credit card offers, and Citi Personal Wealth Management’s investment products and services. Deposit and Lending products are offered by Citibank, N.A. NMLS ID 412915 Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC.
I went to this Church Street branch yesterday, December 9, 2025, at 4:20PM wanting to open a savings account and deposit $30,000. No body greeted me or asked what help I needed. I patiently sat there until 5:00PM when a security type person came over to tell me the bank was closed and I should get out. I pointed out that I had been waiting since about 4:30PM and needed to open an account. At that point the account executive Cynthia who had not noticed me until then even though I was sitting right in front of her, yelled at me, “Do you have an appointment?” No I did not. I had been a Citibank customer since 1989, for some 36 years and have known that an appointment is not necessary to open an account. Walk-ins are welcome. At that point the floor manager Elizabeth got involved and rudely asked me to leave. So I did.
If the senior general manager at this branch, or in the Citi network, happens to read this, I would invite them to check their video from yesterday to see when I arrived there, how long I waited, whether anybody tried to find out why I was there and if there was anybody there who could help me. And if nobody was there to help me, then I could have left and come back another time instead of wasting 40 minutes of my time only to be rudely asked to leave.
This was not the first time I had been rudely treated there. The last time it happened I decided not to post negative feedback but instead closed my accounts there as soon as I could arrange to move my direct deposits. But this time around I decided to look into posting negative feedback. In the process I also noticed how lowly this branch is rated. It seems I’m not the only one unhappy about the customer service at this branch. If I could give this branch less than one star, I would.
BTW, all the tellers at this branch are extremely good. Very pleasant, very polite, very knowledgeable, and very efficient. Many thanks to them for many years of professional service.
Finally, I second the following one star review posted by Maria Torres:
They are so BAD. I am very unhappy with the service provided by Manager Elizabeth. She is incompetent and doesn't know how to deal with customers!
AA
Aditya Agarwal
Nov 14, 2025
2.0
Great people, shitty customer service, don’t get their credit card- there’s no way easy to connect it to your citi account and pay for it, customer service is just a bot repeating non existing problems for me and not addressing the issue, it’s messed up hoe bad their process is, like I have a credit card from the same company at the same time and then i have the bill for the credit card but the credit card is not connected to the account and no way to understand how to even do it
SF
Santiago Rosales Fino
Jan 3, 2024
5.0
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What financial services does Citi offer at its Evanston location?
Citi offers a range of financial services including digital banking, mortgage products, personal loans, small business banking, credit card offers, and investment products through Citi Personal Wealth Management.
Where is Citi located in Evanston, IL?
Citi is located at 817 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA.
What are the regular business hours for Citi in Evanston?
Citi is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It is closed on Sundays.
Is Citi closed on any holidays in 2025?
Yes, Citi will be closed on November 11, November 27, and December 25, 2025.
What is the contact phone number for Citi in Evanston?
You can reach Citi at +1 847-563-4840.
Where can I find more information about Citi's offerings?
More information about Citi's products and services can be found on their website at https://www.citi.com/
Are there other banks near Citi in Evanston?
Yes, nearby banks include Citibank and Byline Bank which offer additional financial services in the area.
What dining options are available near Citi in Evanston?
Nearby dining options include YaHala Inn for Mediterranean cuisine, Falcon Eddy's BBQ for barbecue, and Hokkaido Ramen and Sushi Bar for Japanese food.
Are there entertainment venues near Citi in Evanston?
Yes, nearby entertainment venues include the Varsity Theatre - Evanston and the Music Institute of Chicago Theater and ITA for performing arts.
Can I access ATM services near Citi?
Yes, there is a RockItCoin Bitcoin ATM and Citibank ATM nearby for convenient cash access.