Citigroup Pauses External AI Agent Access
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On October 23, 2026, Banking Dive reported that Citigroup is taking a cautious approach to AI agent access to bank accounts: it currently prohibits external AI agents from accessing its systems, while retaining read-only open banking access that was already available. Citigroup said it plans to establish safeguards before making the relevant capabilities available to businesses. The bank believes access requires a KYC-like “know your agent” process to clarify agents’ authorization scope, the transactions they can execute, and the boundaries of responsibility. Meanwhile, Citigroup is letting U.S. business clients try self-service account opening through CitiDirect and plans to expand the service to other countries. The report did not specify when external agent access would open.
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- Banking DiveCiti takes a cautious approach to AI agents accessing bank accounts
Citi said it currently prohibits external AI agents from accessing its systems on users’ behalf, while retaining the read-only open banking access already in place, and plans to open access to businesses after safeguards are established. The bank believes a KYC-like “know your agent” process is needed to clarify agents’ authorization scope, the transactions they can execute, and the boundaries of responsibility. Meanwhile, Citi is letting U.S. corporate clients test self-service account opening through CitiDirect and plans to expand the service to other countries.
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