OREANDA-NEWS. November 12, 2012. Citibank has launched a new SMS format - Flash SMS* for alerts used by Citibank Online. For security reasons, the most important functions of Citibank Online are protected by one-time password which is valid only for the current session. The new format allows you to simplify the usage of one-time passwords:

flash SMS pops up immediately and you do not have to waste time on viewing SMS.

flash sms is deleted automatically and it does not overflow memory of the phone and SIM card.

some models have option “save” flash sms in accordance with your desire.

If mobile phone does not support flash format you would receive a standard sms message.

* Flash SMS – is a SMS message that is displayed immediately on the screen of your mobile phone supporting such option.