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Primary Offering Prospectus (Form 424B2)

The information in this preliminary pricing supplement is not complete and may be changed. A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This preliminary pricing supplement and the accompanying product supplement, underlying supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus are not an offer to sell these securities, nor are they soliciting an offer to buy these securities, in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JANUARY 25, 2022

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.

January , 2022

Medium-Term Senior Notes, Series N

Pricing Supplement No. 2022-USNCH[ ]

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2)

Registration Statement Nos. 333-255302 and 333-255302-03

Callable Contingent Coupon Equity Linked Securities Linked to the Worst Performing of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index, the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index and the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR Due February 2, 2027

▪ The securities offered by this pricing supplement are unsecured debt securities issued by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and guaranteed by Citigroup Inc. The securities offer the potential for periodic contingent coupon payments at an annualized rate that, if all are paid, would produce a yield that is generally higher than the yield on our conventional debt securities of the same maturity. In exchange for this higher potential yield, you must be willing to accept the risks that (i) your actual yield may be lower than the yield on our conventional debt securities of the same maturity because you may not receive one or more, or any, contingent coupon payments, and (ii) the value of what you receive at maturity may be significantly less than the stated principal amount of your securities, and may be zero. Each of these risks will depend solely on the performance of the worst performing of the underlyings specified below.
▪ We have the right to call the securities for mandatory redemption on any potential redemption date specified below.
▪ You will be subject to risks associated with each of the underlyings and will be negatively affected by adverse movements in any one of the underlyings. Although you will have downside exposure to the worst performing underlying, you will not receive dividends with respect to any underlying or participate in any appreciation of any underlying.
▪ Investors in the securities must be willing to accept (i) an investment that may have limited or no liquidity and (ii) the risk of not receiving any payments due under the securities if we and Citigroup Inc. default on our obligations. All payments on the securities are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and Citigroup Inc.
KEY TERMS
Issuer: Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Citigroup Inc.
Guarantee: All payments due on the securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.
Underlyings: Underlying Initial underlying value* Coupon barrier value** Final barrier value***
Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index
Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index
S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR

*For each underlying, its closing value on the pricing date

**For each underlying, 65.00% of its initial underlying value

***For each underlying, 60.00% of its initial underlying value

Stated principal amount: $1,000 per security
Pricing date: January 28, 2022
Issue date: February 2, 2022
Valuation dates: February 28, 2022, March 28, 2022, April 28, 2022, May 31, 2022, June 28, 2022, July 28, 2022, August 29, 2022, September 28, 2022, October 28, 2022, November 28, 2022, December 28, 2022, January 30, 2023, February 28, 2023, March 28, 2023, Aril 28, 2023, May 30, 2023, June 28, 2023, July 28, 2023, August 28, 2023, September 28, 2023, October 30, 2023, November 28, 2023, December 28, 2023, January 29, 2024, February 28, 2024, March 28, 2024, April 29, 2024, May 28, 2024, June 28, 2024, July 29, 2024, August 28, 2024, September 30, 2024, October 28, 2024, November 29, 2024, December 30, 2024, January 28, 2025, February 28, 2025, March 28, 2025, April 28, 2025, May 28, 2025, June 30, 2025, July 28, 2025, August 28, 2025, September 29, 2025, October 28, 2025, November 28, 2025, December 29, 2025, January 28, 2026, March 2, 2026, March 30, 2026, April 28, 2026, May 28, 2026, June 29, 2026, July 28, 2026, August 28, 2026, September 28, 2026, October 28, 2026, November 30, 2026, December 28, 2026 and January 28, 2027 (the "final valuation date"), each subject to postponement if such date is not a scheduled trading day or certain market disruption events occur
Maturity date: Unless earlier redeemed, February 2, 2027
Contingent coupon payment dates: The third business day after each valuation date, except that the contingent coupon payment date following the final valuation date will be the maturity date
Contingent coupon: On each contingent coupon payment date, unless previously redeemed, the securities will pay a contingent coupon equal to 0.5417% of the stated principal amount of the securities (equivalent to a contingent coupon rate of 6.50% per annum) if and only if the closing value of the worst performing underlying on the immediately preceding valuation date is greater than or equal to its coupon barrier value. If the closing value of the worst performing underlying on any valuation date is less than its coupon barrier value, you will not receive any contingent coupon payment on the immediately following contingent coupon payment date.
Payment at maturity:

If the securities are not redeemed prior to maturity, you will receive at maturity for each security you then hold (in addition to the final contingent coupon payment, if applicable):

§ If the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is greater than or equal to its final barrier value: $1,000

§ If the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its final barrier value:

$1,000 + ($1,000 × the underlying return of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date)

If the securities are not redeemed prior to maturity and the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its final barrier value, you will receive significantly less than the stated principal amount of your securities, and possibly nothing, at maturity, and you will not receive any contingent coupon payment at maturity.

Listing: The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange
Underwriter: Citigroup Global Markets Inc. ("CGMI"), an affiliate of the issuer, acting as principal
Underwriting fee and issue price: Issue price(1) Underwriting fee(2) Proceeds to issuer(3)
Per security: $1,000.00 $32.50 $967.50
Total: $ $ $

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(1) Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. currently expects that the estimated value of the securities on the pricing date will be at least $850.00 per security, which will be less than the issue price. The estimated value of the securities is based on CGMI's proprietary pricing models and our internal funding rate. It is not an indication of actual profit to CGMI or other of our affiliates, nor is it an indication of the price, if any, at which CGMI or any other person may be willing to buy the securities from you at any time after issuance. See "Valuation of the Securities" in this pricing supplement.

(2) CGMI will receive an underwriting fee of up to $32.50 for each security sold in this offering. The total underwriting fee and proceeds to issuer in the table above give effect to the actual total underwriting fee. For more information on the distribution of the securities, see "Supplemental Plan of Distribution" in this pricing supplement. In addition to the underwriting fee, CGMI and its affiliates may profit from expected hedging activity related to this offering, even if the value of the securities declines. See "Use of Proceeds and Hedging" in the accompanying prospectus.

(3) The per security proceeds to issuer indicated above represent the minimum per security proceeds to issuer for any security, assuming the maximum per security underwriting fee. As noted above, the underwriting fee is variable.

Investing in the securities involves risks not associated with an investment in conventional debt securities. See "Summary Risk Factors" beginning on page PS-6.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the securities or determined that this pricing supplement and the accompanying product supplement, underlying supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus are truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

You should read this pricing supplement together with the accompanying product supplement, underlying supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus, which can be accessed via the hyperlinks below:

Product Supplement No. EA-04-09 dated May 11, 2021Underlying Supplement No. 10 dated May 11, 2021
Prospectus Supplement and Prospectus each dated May 11, 2021

The securities are not bank deposits and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency, nor are they obligations of, or guaranteed by, a bank.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
KEY TERMS (continued)
Redemption: We may call the securities, in whole and not in part, for mandatory redemption on any potential redemption date upon not less than three business days' notice. Following an exercise of our call right, you will receive for each security you then hold an amount in cash equal to $1,000.00 plus the related contingent coupon payment, if any.
Potential redemption dates: The contingent coupon payment dates related to the valuation dates scheduled to occur on January 30, 2023, April 28, 2023, July 28, 2023, October 30, 2023, January 29, 2024, April 29, 2024, July 29, 2024, October 28, 2024, January 28, 2025, April 28, 2025, July 28, 2025, October 28, 2025, January 28, 2026, April 28, 2026, July 28, 2026 and October 28, 2026
Final underlying value: For each underlying, its closing value on the final valuation date
Worst performing underlying: For any valuation date, the underlying with the lowest underlying return determined as of that valuation date
Underlying return: For each underlying on any valuation date, (i) its closing value on that valuation date minus its initial underlying value, divided by (ii) its initial underlying value
CUSIP / ISIN: 17330AEZ1 / US17330AEZ12
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Additional Information

The terms of the securities are set forth in the accompanying product supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus, as supplemented by this pricing supplement. The accompanying product supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus contain important disclosures that are not repeated in this pricing supplement. For example, the accompanying product supplement contains important information about how the closing value of each underlying will be determined and about adjustments that may be made to the terms of the securities upon the occurrence of market disruption events and other specified events with respect to each underlying. The accompanying underlying supplement contains important disclosures regarding the reference index on which each underlying is ultimately based that is not repeated in this pricing supplement. It is important that you read the accompanying product supplement, underlying supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus together with this pricing supplement in deciding whether to invest in the securities. Certain terms used but not defined in this pricing supplement are defined in the accompanying product supplement.

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Hypothetical Examples

The examples in the first section below illustrate how to determine whether a contingent coupon will be paid following a valuation date. The examples in the second section below illustrate how to determine the payment at maturity on the securities, assuming the securities are not redeemed prior to maturity. The examples are solely for illustrative purposes, do not show all possible outcomes and are not a prediction of any payment that may be made on the securities.

The examples below are based on the following hypothetical values and do not reflect the actual initial underlying values, coupon barrier values or final barrier values of the underlyings. For the actual initial underlying value, coupon barrier value and final barrier value of each underlying, see the cover page of this pricing supplement. We have used these hypothetical values, rather than the actual values, to simplify the calculations and aid understanding of how the securities work. However, you should understand that the actual payments on the securities will be calculated based on the actual initial underlying value, coupon barrier value and final barrier value of each underlying, and not the hypothetical values indicated below. For ease of analysis, figures below have been rounded.

Underlying Hypothetical initial underlying value Hypothetical coupon barrier value Hypothetical final barrier value
Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index 100.00 65.00 (65.00% of its hypothetical initial underlying value) 60.00 (60.00% of its hypothetical initial underlying value)
Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index 100.00 65.00 (65.00% of its hypothetical initial underlying value) 60.00 (60.00% of its hypothetical initial underlying value)
S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR 100.00 65.00 (65.00% of its hypothetical initial underlying value) 60.00 (60.00% of its hypothetical initial underlying value)

Hypothetical Examples of Contingent Coupon Payments Following a Valuation Date

The three hypothetical examples below illustrate how to determine whether a contingent coupon will be paid following a hypothetical valuation date, assuming that the closing values of the underlyings on the hypothetical valuation date are as indicated below.

Hypothetical closing value of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index on hypothetical valuation date Hypothetical closing value of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index on hypothetical valuation date Hypothetical closing value of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR on hypothetical valuation date Hypothetical payment per $1,000.00 security on related contingent coupon payment date
Example 1 120
(underlying return =
(120 - 100) / 100 = 20%)
85
(underlying return =
(85 - 100) / 100 = -15%)
115
(underlying return =
(115 - 100) / 100 = 15%)
$5.41
(contingent coupon is paid)
Example 2 45
(underlying return =
(45 - 100) / 100 = -55%)
120
(underlying return =
(120 - 100) / 100 = 20%)
160
(underlying return =
(160 - 100) / 100 = 60%)
$0.00
(no contingent coupon)
Example 3 50
(underlying return =
(50 - 100) / 100 = -50%)
40
(underlying return =
(40 - 100) / 100 = -60%)
10
(underlying return =
(10 - 100) / 100 = -90%)
$0.00
(no contingent coupon)

Example 1: On the hypothetical valuation date, the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index has the lowest underlying return and, therefore, is the worst performing underlying on the hypothetical valuation date. In this scenario, the closing value of the worst performing underlying on the hypothetical valuation date is greater than its coupon barrier value. As a result, investors in the securities would receive the contingent coupon payment on the related contingent coupon payment date.

Example 2: On the hypothetical valuation date, the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index has the lowest underlying return and, therefore, is the worst performing underlying on the hypothetical valuation date. In this scenario, the closing value of the worst performing underlying on the hypothetical valuation date is less than its coupon barrier value. As a result, investors would not receive any payment on the related contingent coupon payment date.

Investors in the securities will not receive a contingent coupon on the contingent coupon payment date following a valuation date if the closing value of the worst performing underlying on that valuation date is less than its coupon barrier value. Whether a contingent coupon is paid following a valuation date depends solely on the closing value of the worst performing underlying on that valuation date.

Example 3: On the hypothetical valuation date, the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR has the lowest underlying return and, therefore, is the worst performing underlying on the hypothetical valuation date. In this scenario, the closing value of the worst performing underlying on the hypothetical valuation date is less than its coupon barrier value. As a result, investors would not receive any payment on the related contingent coupon payment date.

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Hypothetical Examples of the Payment at Maturity on the Securities

The next four hypothetical examples illustrate the calculation of the payment at maturity on the securities, assuming that the securities have not been earlier redeemed and that the final underlying values of the underlyings are as indicated below.

Hypothetical final underlying value of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index Hypothetical final underlying value of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index Hypothetical final underlying value of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR Hypothetical payment at maturity per $1,000.00 security
Example 4 110
(underlying return =
(110 - 100) / 100 = 10%)
120
(underlying return =
(120 - 100) / 100 = 20%)
135
(underlying return =
(135 - 100) / 100 = 35%)
$1,005.41
(contingent coupon is paid)
Example 5 130
(underlying return =
(130 - 100) / 100 = 30%)
68
(underlying return =
(68 - 100) / 100 = -32%)
90
(underlying return =
(90 - 100) / 100 = -10%)
$1,000.00
Example 6 110
(underlying return =
(110 - 100) / 100 = 10%)
110
(underlying return =
(110 - 100) / 100 = 10%)
50
(underlying return =
(50 - 100) / 100 = -50%)
$500.00
Example 7 20
(underlying return =
(20 - 100) / 100 = -80%)
60
(underlying return =
(60 - 100) / 100 = -40%)
90
(underlying return =
(90 - 100) / 100 = -10%)
$200.00

Example 4: On the final valuation date, the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index has the lowest underlying return and, therefore, is the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date. In this scenario, the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is greater than its final barrier value and its coupon barrier value. Accordingly, at maturity, you would receive the stated principal amount of the securities plus the contingent coupon payment due at maturity, but you would not participate in the appreciation of any of the underlyings.

Example 5: On the final valuation date, the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index has the lowest underlying return and, therefore, is the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date. In this scenario, the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its coupon barrier value but greater than its final barrier value. Accordingly, at maturity, you would receive the stated principal amount of the securities, but would not receive any contingent coupon payment at maturity.

Example 6: On the final valuation date, the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR has the lowest underlying return and, therefore, is the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date. In this scenario, the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its final barrier value. Accordingly, at maturity, you would receive a payment per security calculated as follows:

Payment at maturity = $1,000.00 + ($1,000.00 × the underlying return of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date)

= $1,000.00 + ($1,000.00 × -50.00%)

= $1,000.00 + -$500.00

= $500.00

In this scenario, because the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its final barrier value, you would lose a significant portion of your investment in the securities. In addition, because the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is below its coupon barrier value, you would not receive any contingent coupon payment at maturity.

Example 7: On the final valuation date, the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index has the lowest underlying return and, therefore, is the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date. In this scenario, the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its final barrier value. Accordingly, at maturity, you would receive a payment per security calculated as follows:

Payment at maturity = $1,000.00 + ($1,000.00 × the underlying return of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date)

= $1,000.00 + ($1,000.00 × -80.00%)

= $1,000.00 + -$800.00

= $200.00

In this scenario, because the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its final barrier value, you would lose a significant portion of your investment in the securities. In addition, because the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is below its coupon barrier value, you would not receive any contingent coupon payment at maturity.

It is possible that the closing value of the worst performing underlying will be less than its coupon barrier value on each valuation date and less than its final barrier value on the final valuation date, such that you will not receive any contingent coupon payments over the term of the securities and will receive significantly less than the stated principal amount of your securities, and possibly nothing, at maturity.

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Summary Risk Factors

An investment in the securities is significantly riskier than an investment in conventional debt securities. The securities are subject to all of the risks associated with an investment in our conventional debt securities (guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.), including the risk that we and Citigroup Inc. may default on our obligations under the securities, and are also subject to risks associated with each underlying. Accordingly, the securities are suitable only for investors who are capable of understanding the complexities and risks of the securities. You should consult your own financial, tax and legal advisors as to the risks of an investment in the securities and the suitability of the securities in light of your particular circumstances.

The following is a summary of certain key risk factors for investors in the securities. You should read this summary together with the more detailed description of risks relating to an investment in the securities contained in the section "Risk Factors Relating to the Securities" beginning on page EA-7 in the accompanying product supplement. You should also carefully read the risk factors included in the accompanying prospectus supplement and in the documents incorporated by reference in the accompanying prospectus, including Citigroup Inc.'s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which describe risks relating to the business of Citigroup Inc. more generally.

§ You may lose a significant portion or all of your investment. Unlike conventional debt securities, the securities do not provide for the repayment of the stated principal amount at maturity in all circumstances. If the securities are not redeemed prior to maturity, your payment at maturity will depend on the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date. If the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its final barrier value, you will lose 1% of the stated principal amount of your securities for every 1% by which the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date has declined from its initial underlying value. There is no minimum payment at maturity on the securities, and you may lose up to all of your investment.
§ You will not receive any contingent coupon on the contingent coupon payment date following any valuation date on which the closing value of the worst performing underlying on that valuation date is less than its coupon barrier value. A contingent coupon payment will be made on a contingent coupon payment date if and only if the closing value of the worst performing underlying on the immediately preceding valuation date is greater than or equal to its coupon barrier value. If the closing value of the worst performing underlying on any valuation date is less than its coupon barrier value, you will not receive any contingent coupon payment on the immediately following contingent coupon payment date. If the closing value of the worst performing underlying on each valuation date is below its coupon barrier value, you will not receive any contingent coupon payments over the term of the securities.
§ Higher contingent coupon rates are associated with greater risk. The securities offer contingent coupon payments at an annualized rate that, if all are paid, would produce a yield that is generally higher than the yield on our conventional debt securities of the same maturity. This higher potential yield is associated with greater levels of expected risk as of the pricing date for the securities, including the risk that you may not receive a contingent coupon payment on one or more, or any, contingent coupon payment dates and the risk that the value of what you receive at maturity may be significantly less than the stated principal amount of your securities and may be zero. The volatility of, and correlation between, the closing values of the underlyings are important factors affecting these risks. Greater expected volatility of, and lower expected correlation between, the closing values of the underlyings as of the pricing date may result in a higher contingent coupon rate, but would also represent a greater expected likelihood as of the pricing date that the closing value of the worst performing underlying on one or more valuation dates will be less than its coupon barrier value, such that you will not receive one or more, or any, contingent coupon payments during the term of the securities and that the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date will be less than its final barrier value, such that you will not be repaid the stated principal amount of your securities at maturity.
§ The securities are subject to heightened risk because they have multiple underlyings. The securities are more risky than similar investments that may be available with only one underlying. With multiple underlyings, there is a greater chance that any one underlying will perform poorly, adversely affecting your return on the securities.
§ The securities are subject to the risks of each of the underlyings and will be negatively affected if any one underlying performs poorly. You are subject to risks associated with each of the underlyings. If any one underlying performs poorly, you will be negatively affected. The securities are not linked to a basket composed of the underlyings, where the blended performance of the underlyings would be better than the performance of the worst performing underlying alone. Instead, you are subject to the full risks of whichever of the underlyings is the worst performing underlying.
§ You will not benefit in any way from the performance of any better performing underlying. The return on the securities depends solely on the performance of the worst performing underlying, and you will not benefit in any way from the performance of any better performing underlying.
§ You will be subject to risks relating to the relationship between the underlyings. It is preferable from your perspective for the underlyings to be correlated with each other, in the sense that their closing values tend to increase or decrease at similar times and by similar magnitudes. By investing in the securities, you assume the risk that the underlyings will not exhibit this relationship. The less correlated the underlyings, the more likely it is that any one of the underlyings will perform poorly over the term of the securities. All that is necessary for the securities to perform poorly is for one of the underlyings to perform poorly. It is impossible to predict what the relationship between the underlyings will be over the term of the securities. The underlyings differ in significant ways and, therefore, may not be correlated with each other.
§ You may not be adequately compensated for assuming the downside risk of the worst performing underlying. The potential contingent coupon payments on the securities are the compensation you receive for assuming the downside risk of the worst performing underlying, as well as all the other risks of the securities. That compensation is effectively "at risk" and may, therefore, be less than you currently anticipate. First, the actual yield you realize on the securities could be lower than you anticipate because the coupon is "contingent" and you may not receive a contingent coupon payment on one or more, or any, of the contingent coupon payment dates.
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Second, the contingent coupon payments are the compensation you receive not only for the downside risk of the worst performing underlying, but also for all of the other risks of the securities, including the risk that the securities may be redeemed prior to maturity, interest rate risk and our and Citigroup Inc.'s credit risk. If those other risks increase or are otherwise greater than you currently anticipate, the contingent coupon payments may turn out to be inadequate to compensate you for all the risks of the securities, including the downside risk of the worst performing underlying.

§ We may redeem the securities at our option, which will limit your ability to receive the contingent coupon payments. We may redeem the securities on any potential redemption date. In the event that we redeem the securities, you will receive the stated principal amount of your securities and the related contingent coupon payment, if any. Thus, the term of the securities may be limited. If we redeem the securities prior to maturity, you will not receive any additional contingent coupon payments. Moreover, you may not be able to reinvest your funds in another investment that provides a similar yield with a similar level of risk. If we redeem the securities prior to maturity, it is likely to be at a time when the underlyings are performing in a manner that would otherwise have been favorable to you. By contrast, if the underlyings are performing unfavorably from your perspective, we are less likely to redeem the securities. If we redeem the securities, we will do so at a time that is advantageous to us and without regard to your interests.
§ The securities offer downside exposure to the worst performing underlying, but no upside exposure to any underlying. You will not participate in any appreciation in the value of any underlying over the term of the securities. Consequently, your return on the securities will be limited to the contingent coupon payments you receive, if any, and may be significantly less than the return on any underlying over the term of the securities. In addition, as an investor in the securities, you will not receive any dividends or other distributions or have any other rights with respect to any of the underlyings.
§ The performance of the securities will depend on the closing values of the underlyings solely on the valuation dates, which makes the securities particularly sensitive to volatility in the closing values of the underlyings on or near the valuation dates. Whether the contingent coupon will be paid on any given contingent coupon payment date will depend on the closing values of the underlyings solely on the applicable valuation dates, regardless of the closing values of the underlyings on other days during the term of the securities. If the securities are not redeemed prior to maturity, what you receive at maturity will depend solely on the closing value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date, and not on any other day during the term of the securities. Because the performance of the securities depends on the closing values of the underlyings on a limited number of dates, the securities will be particularly sensitive to volatility in the closing values of the underlyings on or near the valuation dates. You should understand that the closing value of each underlying has historically been highly volatile.
§ The securities are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and Citigroup Inc. If we default on our obligations under the securities and Citigroup Inc. defaults on its guarantee obligations, you may not receive anything owed to you under the securities.
§ The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange and you may not be able to sell them prior to maturity. The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange. Therefore, there may be little or no secondary market for the securities. CGMI currently intends to make a secondary market in relation to the securities and to provide an indicative bid price for the securities on a daily basis. Any indicative bid price for the securities provided by CGMI will be determined in CGMI's sole discretion, taking into account prevailing market conditions and other relevant factors, and will not be a representation by CGMI that the securities can be sold at that price, or at all. CGMI may suspend or terminate making a market and providing indicative bid prices without notice, at any time and for any reason. If CGMI suspends or terminates making a market, there may be no secondary market at all for the securities because it is likely that CGMI will be the only broker-dealer that is willing to buy your securities prior to maturity. Accordingly, an investor must be prepared to hold the securities until maturity.
§ The estimated value of the securities on the pricing date, based on CGMI's proprietary pricing models and our internal funding rate, is less than the issue price. The difference is attributable to certain costs associated with selling, structuring and hedging the securities that are included in the issue price. These costs include (i) any selling concessions or other fees paid in connection with the offering of the securities, (ii) hedging and other costs incurred by us and our affiliates in connection with the offering of the securities and (iii) the expected profit (which may be more or less than actual profit) to CGMI or other of our affiliates in connection with hedging our obligations under the securities. These costs adversely affect the economic terms of the securities because, if they were lower, the economic terms of the securities would be more favorable to you. The economic terms of the securities are also likely to be adversely affected by the use of our internal funding rate, rather than our secondary market rate, to price the securities. See "The estimated value of the securities would be lower if it were calculated based on our secondary market rate" below.
§ The estimated value of the securities was determined for us by our affiliate using proprietary pricing models. CGMI derived the estimated value disclosed on the cover page of this pricing supplement from its proprietary pricing models. In doing so, it may have made discretionary judgments about the inputs to its models, such as the volatility of, and correlation between, the closing values of the underlyings, dividend yields on the underlyings and interest rates. CGMI's views on these inputs may differ from your or others' views, and as an underwriter in this offering, CGMI's interests may conflict with yours. Both the models and the inputs to the models may prove to be wrong and therefore not an accurate reflection of the value of the securities. Moreover, the estimated value of the securities set forth on the cover page of this pricing supplement may differ from the value that we or our affiliates may determine for the securities for other purposes, including for accounting purposes. You should not invest in the securities because of the estimated value of the securities. Instead, you should be willing to hold the securities to maturity irrespective of the initial estimated value.
§ The estimated value of the securities would be lower if it were calculated based on our secondary market rate. The estimated value of the securities included in this pricing supplement is calculated based on our internal funding rate, which is the rate at which we are willing to borrow funds through the issuance of the securities. Our internal funding rate is generally lower than our secondary market rate, which is the rate that CGMI will use in determining the value of the securities for purposes of any purchases of the securities from you in the secondary market. If the estimated value included in this pricing supplement were based on our secondary market rate, rather
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than our internal funding rate, it would likely be lower. We determine our internal funding rate based on factors such as the costs associated with the securities, which are generally higher than the costs associated with conventional debt securities, and our liquidity needs and preferences. Our internal funding rate is not an interest rate that is payable on the securities.

Because there is not an active market for traded instruments referencing our outstanding debt obligations, CGMI determines our secondary market rate based on the market price of traded instruments referencing the debt obligations of Citigroup Inc., our parent company and the guarantor of all payments due on the securities, but subject to adjustments that CGMI makes in its sole discretion. As a result, our secondary market rate is not a market-determined measure of our creditworthiness, but rather reflects the market's perception of our parent company's creditworthiness as adjusted for discretionary factors such as CGMI's preferences with respect to purchasing the securities prior to maturity.

§ The estimated value of the securities is not an indication of the price, if any, at which CGMI or any other person may be willing to buy the securities from you in the secondary market. Any such secondary market price will fluctuate over the term of the securities based on the market and other factors described in the next risk factor. Moreover, unlike the estimated value included in this pricing supplement, any value of the securities determined for purposes of a secondary market transaction will be based on our secondary market rate, which will likely result in a lower value for the securities than if our internal funding rate were used. In addition, any secondary market price for the securities will be reduced by a bid-ask spread, which may vary depending on the aggregate stated principal amount of the securities to be purchased in the secondary market transaction, and the expected cost of unwinding related hedging transactions. As a result, it is likely that any secondary market price for the securities will be less than the issue price.
§ The value of the securities prior to maturity will fluctuate based on many unpredictable factors. The value of your securities prior to maturity will fluctuate based on the closing values of the underlyings, the volatility of, and correlation between, the closing values of the underlyings, dividend yields on the underlyings, interest rates generally, the time remaining to maturity and our and Citigroup Inc.'s creditworthiness, as reflected in our secondary market rate, among other factors described under "Risk Factors Relating to the Securities-Risk Factors Relating to All Securities-The value of your securities prior to maturity will fluctuate based on many unpredictable factors" in the accompanying product supplement. Changes in the closing values of the underlyings may not result in a comparable change in the value of your securities. You should understand that the value of your securities at any time prior to maturity may be significantly less than the issue price.
§ Immediately following issuance, any secondary market bid price provided by CGMI, and the value that will be indicated on any brokerage account statements prepared by CGMI or its affiliates, will reflect a temporary upward adjustment. The amount of this temporary upward adjustment will steadily decline to zero over the temporary adjustment period. See "Valuation of the Securities" in this pricing supplement.
§ Each underlying is likely to underperform the price return of its reference index, which means that the securities are riskier than otherwise similar securities linked to the reference indices of the underlyings. Each underlying is designed to track the "total return" version of its reference index (that is, a version that reflects the hypothetical reinvestment of dividends in the index) less a fixed decrement per annum. The deduction of this fixed decrement is intended to make each underlying comparable to the "price return" version of its reference index (that is, a version that does not include a reinvestment of dividends), but with a deduction of a fixed decrement from the total return of its reference index rather than a deduction of the actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up its reference index. If the fixed decrement for an underlying is greater than the actual dividend yield on its reference index, then that underlying will underperform the price return of its reference index. As of the date of this pricing supplement, the fixed decrement for each underlying is greater than market expectations of the dividend yield on each underlying's reference index, and as a result each underlying is expected to underperform the price return of its reference index. This means that there is a greater risk of an adverse investment outcome under the securities than there would be on otherwise comparable securities linked to the price return version of the reference index of each underlying. See the annexes to this pricing supplement for more information about each underlying and its reference index.
§ The Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index is subject to risks associated with small capitalization stocks. The stocks that constitute the index upon which the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index is ultimately based are issued by companies with relatively small market capitalization. The stock prices of smaller companies may be more volatile than stock prices of large capitalization companies. These companies tend to be less well-established than large market capitalization companies. Small capitalization companies may be less able to withstand adverse economic, market, trade and competitive conditions relative to larger companies. Small capitalization companies are less likely to pay dividends on their stocks, and the presence of a dividend payment could be a factor that limits downward stock price pressure under adverse market conditions.
§ Our offering of the securities is not a recommendation of any underlying. The fact that we are offering the securities does not mean that we believe that investing in an instrument linked to the underlyings is likely to achieve favorable returns. In fact, as we are part of a global financial institution, our affiliates may have positions (including short positions) in the underlyings or in instruments related to the underlyings, and may publish research or express opinions, that in each case are inconsistent with an investment linked to the underlyings. These and other activities of our affiliates may affect the closing values of the underlyings in a way that negatively affects the value of and your return on the securities.
§ The closing value of an underlying may be adversely affected by our or our affiliates' hedging and other trading activities. We expect to hedge our obligations under the securities through CGMI or other of our affiliates, who may take positions in the underlyings or in financial instruments related to the underlyings and may adjust such positions during the term of the securities. Our affiliates also take positions in the underlyings or in financial instruments related to the underlyings on a regular basis (taking long or short positions or both), for their accounts, for other accounts under their management or to facilitate transactions on behalf of customers. These activities could affect the closing values of the underlyings in a way that negatively affects the value of and your return on the securities. They could also result in substantial returns for us or our affiliates while the value of the securities declines.
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§ We and our affiliates may have economic interests that are adverse to yours as a result of our affiliates' business activities. Our affiliates engage in business activities with a wide range of companies. These activities include extending loans, making and facilitating investments, underwriting securities offerings and providing advisory services. These activities could involve or affect the underlyings in a way that negatively affects the value of and your return on the securities. They could also result in substantial returns for us or our affiliates while the value of the securities declines. In addition, in the course of this business, we or our affiliates may acquire non-public information, which will not be disclosed to you.
§ The calculation agent, which is an affiliate of ours, will make important determinations with respect to the securities. If certain events occur during the term of the securities, such as market disruption events and other events with respect to an underlying, CGMI, as calculation agent, will be required to make discretionary judgments that could significantly affect your return on the securities. In making these judgments, the calculation agent's interests as an affiliate of ours could be adverse to your interests as a holder of the securities. See "Risk Factors Relating to the Securities-Risk Factors Relating to All Securities-The calculation agent, which is an affiliate of ours, will make important determinations with respect to the securities" in the accompanying product supplement.
§ Changes that affect the underlyings may affect the value of your securities. The sponsors of the underlyings may at any time make methodological changes or other changes in the manner in which they operate that could affect the values of the underlyings. We are not affiliated with any such underlying sponsor and, accordingly, we have no control over any changes any such sponsor may make. Such changes could adversely affect the performance of the underlyings and the value of and your return on the securities.
§ The U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in the securities are unclear. There is no direct legal authority regarding the proper U.S. federal tax treatment of the securities, and we do not plan to request a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS"). Consequently, significant aspects of the tax treatment of the securities are uncertain, and the IRS or a court might not agree with the treatment of the securities as described in "United States Federal Tax Considerations" below. If the IRS were successful in asserting an alternative treatment of the securities, the tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of the securities might be materially and adversely affected. Moreover, future legislation, Treasury regulations or IRS guidance could adversely affect the U.S. federal tax treatment of the securities, possibly retroactively.

Non-U.S. investors should note that persons having withholding responsibility in respect of the securities may withhold on any coupon payment paid to a non-U.S. investor, generally at a rate of 30%. To the extent that we have withholding responsibility in respect of the securities, we intend to so withhold.

You should read carefully the discussion under "United States Federal Tax Considerations" and "Risk Factors Relating to the Securities" in the accompanying product supplement and "United States Federal Tax Considerations" in this pricing supplement. You should also consult your tax adviser regarding the U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in the securities, as well as tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction.

Additional Terms of the Securities

Market disruption events. For purposes of determining whether a market disruption event occurs with respect to an underlying, each reference to the "Underlying Index" in the section "Description of the Securities-Certain Additional Terms for Securities Linked to an Underlying Index-Definitions of Market Disruption Event and Scheduled Trading Day and Related Definitions" in the accompanying product supplement shall be deemed replaced with a reference to the "Underlying Index or its Reference Index". The reference index with respect to each underlying is specified in the annex to this pricing supplement that relates that underlying.

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Information About the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index

For information about the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index, see Annex A to this pricing supplement.

Hypothetical Back-tested and Historical Performance Information

This section contains hypothetical back-tested performance information for the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index calculated by Nasdaq, Inc. All Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index performance information prior to April 12, 2021 is hypothetical and back-tested, as the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index did not exist prior to that date. Hypothetical back-tested performance information is subject to significant limitations. The publisher of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index developed the rules of the index with the benefit of hindsight-that is, with the benefit of being able to evaluate how the rules would have caused the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index to perform had it existed during the hypothetical back-tested period. The fact that the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index appreciated at any time during the hypothetical back-tested period may not therefore be an accurate or reliable indication of any fundamental aspect of the index methodology. Furthermore, the hypothetical back-tested performance of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index might look different if it covered a different historical period. The market conditions that existed during the hypothetical back-tested period may not be representative of market conditions that will exist in the future.

It is impossible to predict whether the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index will rise or fall. By providing the hypothetical back-tested and historical performance information below, we are not representing that the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index is likely to achieve gains or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular investment. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance information is that it did not involve financial risk and cannot account for all factors that would affect actual performance. The actual future performance of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index may bear no relation to its hypothetical back-tested or historical performance.

The closing value of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index on January 21, 2022 was 1,031.81. The graph below shows the hypothetical back-tested closing values of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index for the period from January 3, 2012 to April 9, 2021, and historical closing values of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index for the period from April 12, 2021 to January 21, 2022. All data to the left of the vertical red line in the graph below are hypothetical and back-tested. We obtained the closing values from Bloomberg L.P., without independent verification. You should not take the hypothetical back-tested and historical values of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index as an indication of future performance.

Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index - Hypothetical Back-Tested and Historical Closing Values
January 3, 2012 to January 21, 2022
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Information About the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index

For information about the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index, see Annex B to this pricing supplement.

Hypothetical Back-tested and Historical Performance Information

This section contains hypothetical back-tested performance information for the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index calculated by FTSE Russell. All Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index performance information prior to April 21, 2021 is hypothetical and back-tested, as the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index did not exist prior to that date. Hypothetical back-tested performance information is subject to significant limitations. The publisher of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index developed the rules of the index with the benefit of hindsight-that is, with the benefit of being able to evaluate how the rules would have caused the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index to perform had it existed during the hypothetical back-tested period. The fact that the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index appreciated at any time during the hypothetical back-tested period may not therefore be an accurate or reliable indication of any fundamental aspect of the index methodology. Furthermore, the hypothetical back-tested performance of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index might look different if it covered a different historical period. The market conditions that existed during the hypothetical back-tested period may not be representative of market conditions that will exist in the future.

It is impossible to predict whether the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index will rise or fall. By providing the hypothetical back-tested and historical performance information below, we are not representing that the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index is likely to achieve gains or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular investment. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance information is that it did not involve financial risk and cannot account for all factors that would affect actual performance. The actual future performance of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index may bear no relation to its hypothetical back-tested or historical performance.

The closing value of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index on January 21, 2022 was 1,485.48. The graph below shows the hypothetical back-tested closing values of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index for the period from June 26, 2015 to April 20, 2021, and historical closing values of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index for the period from April 21, 2021 to January 21, 2022. All data to the left of the vertical red line in the graph below are hypothetical and back-tested. We obtained the closing values from Bloomberg L.P., without independent verification. You should not take the hypothetical back-tested and historical values of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index as an indication of future performance.

Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index - Hypothetical Back-Tested and Historical Closing Values
June 26, 2015 to January 21, 2022
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Information About the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR

For information about the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR, see Annex C to this pricing supplement.

Hypothetical Back-tested and Historical Performance Information

This section contains hypothetical back-tested performance information for the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. All S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR performance information prior to January 28, 2019 is hypothetical and back-tested, as the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR did not exist prior to that date. Hypothetical back-tested performance information is subject to significant limitations. The publisher of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR developed the rules of the index with the benefit of hindsight-that is, with the benefit of being able to evaluate how the rules would have caused the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR to perform had it existed during the hypothetical back-tested period. The fact that the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR appreciated at any time during the hypothetical back-tested period may not therefore be an accurate or reliable indication of any fundamental aspect of the index methodology. Furthermore, the hypothetical back-tested performance of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR might look different if it covered a different historical period. The market conditions that existed during the hypothetical back-tested period may not be representative of market conditions that will exist in the future.

It is impossible to predict whether the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR will rise or fall. By providing the hypothetical back-tested and historical performance information below, we are not representing that the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR is likely to achieve gains or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular investment. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance information is that it did not involve financial risk and cannot account for all factors that would affect actual performance. The actual future performance of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR may bear no relation to its hypothetical back-tested or historical performance.

The closing value of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR on January 21, 2022 was 928.42. The graph below shows the hypothetical back-tested closing values of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR for the period from January 3, 2012 to January 25, 2019, and historical closing values of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR for the period from January 28, 2019 to January 21, 2022. All data to the left of the vertical red line in the graph below are hypothetical and back-tested. We obtained the closing values from Bloomberg L.P., without independent verification. You should not take the hypothetical back-tested and historical values of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR as an indication of future performance.

S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR - Hypothetical Back-Tested and Historical Closing Values
January 3, 2012 to January 21, 2022
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United States Federal Tax Considerations

You should read carefully the discussion under "United States Federal Tax Considerations" and "Risk Factors Relating to the Securities" in the accompanying product supplement and "Summary Risk Factors" in this pricing supplement.

Due to the lack of any controlling legal authority, there is substantial uncertainty regarding the U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in the securities. In connection with any information reporting requirements we may have in respect of the securities under applicable law, we intend (in the absence of an administrative determination or judicial ruling to the contrary) to treat the securities for U.S. federal income tax purposes as prepaid forward contracts with associated coupon payments that will be treated as gross income to you at the time received or accrued in accordance with your regular method of tax accounting. In the opinion of our counsel, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, this treatment of the securities is reasonable under current law; however, our counsel has advised us that it is unable to conclude affirmatively that this treatment is more likely than not to be upheld, and that alternative treatments are possible. Moreover, our counsel's opinion is based on market conditions as of the date of this preliminary pricing supplement and is subject to confirmation on the pricing date.

Assuming this treatment of the securities is respected and subject to the discussion in "United States Federal Tax Considerations" in the accompanying product supplement, the following U.S. federal income tax consequences should result under current law:

· Any coupon payments on the securities should be taxable as ordinary income to you at the time received or accrued in accordance with your regular method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
· Upon a sale or exchange of a security (including retirement at maturity), you should recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized and your tax basis in the security. For this purpose, the amount realized does not include any coupon paid on retirement and may not include sale proceeds attributable to an accrued coupon, which may be treated as a coupon payment. Such gain or loss should be long-term capital gain or loss if you held the security for more than one year.

We do not plan to request a ruling from the IRS regarding the treatment of the securities. An alternative characterization of the securities could materially and adversely affect the tax consequences of ownership and disposition of the securities, including the timing and character of income recognized. In addition, the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS have requested comments on various issues regarding the U.S. federal income tax treatment of "prepaid forward contracts" and similar financial instruments and have indicated that such transactions may be the subject of future regulations or other guidance. Furthermore, members of Congress have proposed legislative changes to the tax treatment of derivative contracts. Any legislation, Treasury regulations or other guidance promulgated after consideration of these issues could materially and adversely affect the tax consequences of an investment in the securities, possibly with retroactive effect. You should consult your tax adviser regarding possible alternative tax treatments of the securities and potential changes in applicable law.

Withholding Tax on Non-U.S. Holders. Because significant aspects of the tax treatment of the securities are uncertain, persons having withholding responsibility in respect of the securities may withhold on any coupon payment paid to Non-U.S. Holders (as defined in the accompanying product supplement), generally at a rate of 30%. To the extent that we have (or an affiliate of ours has) withholding responsibility in respect of the securities, we intend to so withhold. In order to claim an exemption from, or a reduction in, the 30% withholding, you may need to comply with certification requirements to establish that you are not a U.S. person and are eligible for such an exemption or reduction under an applicable tax treaty. You should consult your tax adviser regarding the tax treatment of the securities, including the possibility of obtaining a refund of any amounts withheld and the certification requirement described above.

As discussed under "United States Federal Tax Considerations-Tax Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders" in the accompanying product supplement, Section 871(m) of the Code and Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder ("Section 871(m)") generally impose a 30% withholding tax on dividend equivalents paid or deemed paid to Non-U.S. Holders with respect to certain financial instruments linked to U.S. equities ("U.S. Underlying Equities") or indices that include U.S. Underlying Equities. Section 871(m) generally applies to instruments that substantially replicate the economic performance of one or more U.S. Underlying Equities, as determined based on tests set forth in the applicable Treasury regulations. However, the regulations, as modified by an IRS notice, exempt financial instruments issued prior to January 1, 2023 that do not have a "delta" of one. Based on the terms of the securities and representations provided by us as of the date of this preliminary pricing supplement, our counsel is of the opinion that the securities should not be treated as transactions that have a "delta" of one within the meaning of the regulations with respect to any U.S. Underlying Equity and, therefore, should not be subject to withholding tax under Section 871(m). However, the final determination regarding the treatment of the securities under Section 871(m) will be made as of the pricing date for the securities, and it is possible that the securities will be subject to withholding tax under Section 871(m) based on the circumstances as of that date.

A determination that the securities are not subject to Section 871(m) is not binding on the IRS, and the IRS may disagree with this treatment. Moreover, Section 871(m) is complex and its application may depend on your particular circumstances, including your other transactions. You should consult your tax adviser regarding the potential application of Section 871(m) to the securities.

We will not be required to pay any additional amounts with respect to amounts withheld.

You should read the section entitled "United States Federal Tax Considerations" in the accompanying product supplement. The preceding discussion, when read in combination with that section, constitutes the full opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP regarding the material U.S. federal tax consequences of owning and disposing of the securities.

You should also consult your tax adviser regarding all aspects of the U.S. federal income and estate tax consequences of an investment in the securities and any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction.

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Supplemental Plan of Distribution

CGMI, an affiliate of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and the underwriter of the sale of the securities, is acting as principal and will receive an underwriting fee of up to $32.50 for each security sold in this offering. The actual underwriting fee will be equal to the selling concession provided to selected dealers, as described in this paragraph. From this underwriting fee, CGMI will pay selected dealers not affiliated with CGMI a variable selling concession of up to $32.50 for each security they sell. For the avoidance of doubt, any fees or selling concessions described in this pricing supplement will not be rebated if we redeem the securities prior to maturity.

See "Plan of Distribution; Conflicts of Interest" in the accompanying product supplement and "Plan of Distribution" in each of the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus for additional information.

Valuation of the Securities

CGMI calculated the estimated value of the securities set forth on the cover page of this pricing supplement based on proprietary pricing models. CGMI's proprietary pricing models generated an estimated value for the securities by estimating the value of a hypothetical package of financial instruments that would replicate the payout on the securities, which consists of a fixed-income bond (the "bond component") and one or more derivative instruments underlying the economic terms of the securities (the "derivative component"). CGMI calculated the estimated value of the bond component using a discount rate based on our internal funding rate. CGMI calculated the estimated value of the derivative component based on a proprietary derivative-pricing model, which generated a theoretical price for the instruments that constitute the derivative component based on various inputs, including the factors described under "Summary Risk Factors-The value of the securities prior to maturity will fluctuate based on many unpredictable factors" in this pricing supplement, but not including our or Citigroup Inc.'s creditworthiness. These inputs may be market-observable or may be based on assumptions made by CGMI in its discretionary judgment.

The estimated value of the securities is a function of the terms of the securities and the inputs to CGMI's proprietary pricing models. As of the date of this preliminary pricing supplement, it is uncertain what the estimated value of the securities will be on the pricing date because it is uncertain what the values of the inputs to CGMI's proprietary pricing models will be on the pricing date.

For a period of approximately four months following issuance of the securities, the price, if any, at which CGMI would be willing to buy the securities from investors, and the value that will be indicated for the securities on any brokerage account statements prepared by CGMI or its affiliates (which value CGMI may also publish through one or more financial information vendors), will reflect a temporary upward adjustment from the price or value that would otherwise be determined. This temporary upward adjustment represents a portion of the hedging profit expected to be realized by CGMI or its affiliates over the term of the securities. The amount of this temporary upward adjustment will decline to zero on a straight-line basis over the four-month temporary adjustment period. However, CGMI is not obligated to buy the securities from investors at any time. See "Summary Risk Factors-The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange and you may not be able to sell them prior to maturity."

Contact

Clients may contact their local brokerage representative. Third-party distributors may contact Citi Structured Investment Sales at (212) 723-7005.

© 2022 Citigroup Global Markets Inc. All rights reserved. Citi and Citi and Arc Design are trademarks and service marks of Citigroup Inc. or its affiliates and are used and registered throughout the world.

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Annex A

Description of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index

The Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index is calculated, maintained and published by Nasdaq, Inc. All information contained in this pricing supplement regarding the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index has been derived from information provided by Nasdaq, Inc., without independent verification. This information reflects the policies of, and is subject to change by, Nasdaq, Inc. Nasdaq, Inc. has no obligation to continue to publish, and may discontinue publication of, the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index. The securities represent obligations of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. (guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.) only. Nasdaq, Inc. is not involved in any way in this offering and has no obligation relating to the securities or to holders of the securities. The Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index was first published on April 12, 2021, and therefore has a limited performance history.

The Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index tracks the "total return" version of the Nasdaq-100 Index® (that is, a version that gives effect to a hypothetical reinvestment in the index of dividends paid on the stocks that make up the index) less a fixed decrement of 2% per annum. The Nasdaq-100 Index® is a modified market capitalization-weighted index of stocks of the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market. For more information about the Nasdaq-100 Index®, see "Equity Index Descriptions-The Nasdaq-100 Index®" in the accompanying underlying supplement. We refer to the Nasdaq-100 Index® as the "reference index" for the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index.

The deduction of the fixed decrement is designed to make the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index comparable to the "price return" version of the Nasdaq-100 Index®(that is, a version that does not include a reinvestment of dividends), but with a deduction of a fixed decrement from the total return of the Nasdaq-100 Index®rather than a deduction of the actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up the Nasdaq-100 Index®. The actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up the Nasdaq-100 Index®over any future period is uncertain. The use of a fixed decrement rather than actual dividend yield is designed to eliminate this uncertainty, which we expect to reduce the cost to us and our affiliates of hedging transactions that we intend to enter into in connection with the securities as compared to comparable transactions referencing the price return version of the Nasdaq-100 Index®.

Because of the deduction of the fixed decrement, the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index will underperform the total return of the Nasdaq-100 Index®. If the fixed decrement exceeds the dividend yield on the stocks that make up the Nasdaq-100 Index®, the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index will also underperform the price return of the Nasdaq-100 Index®.

The Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index is reported by Bloomberg L.P. under the ticker symbol "XNDX2D."

License

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. has entered into a non-exclusive license agreement with Nasdaq, Inc. providing for the license to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and its affiliates, in exchange for a fee, of the right to use the Nasdaq-100 Index® in connection with certain securities, including the securities.

The license agreement between Nasdaq, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. provides that the following language must be stated in this pricing supplement:

"The securities are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Nasdaq, Inc. or its affiliates (Nasdaq, Inc. with its affiliates are referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of descriptions and disclosures relating to, the securities. The Corporations make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the securities or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the securities particularly, or the ability of the Nasdaq-100 Index® to track general stock market performance. The Corporations' only relationship to Citigroup Inc. and its affiliates is in the licensing of Nasdaq®, Nasdaq-100® and Nasdaq-100 Index® registered trademarks, service marks and certain trade names of the Corporations and the use of the Nasdaq-100 Index® which is determined, composed and calculated by Nasdaq, Inc. without regard to Citigroup Inc., its affiliates or the securities. Nasdaq, Inc. has no obligation to take the needs of Citigroup Inc., its affiliates or the owners of the securities into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Nasdaq-100 Index®. The Corporations are not responsible for and have not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at, or quantities of the securities to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the securities are to be converted into cash. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the securities.

THE CORPORATIONS DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR UNINTERRUPTED CALCULATION OF THE NASDAQ-100 INDEX® OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY CITIGROUP INC., ITS AFFILIATES, OWNERS OF THE SECURITIES, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE NASDAQ-100 INDEX® OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE NASDAQ-100 INDEX® OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CORPORATIONS HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES."

Comparison of Hypothetical Back-Tested and Historical Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index Performance Against Historical Nasdaq-100 Index® Price Return Performance

The following graph sets forth a comparison of the hypothetical back-tested and historical performance of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index against the historical price return performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index® from January 3, 2012 through January 21, 2022, each normalized to have a closing value of 100.00 on January 3, 2012 to facilitate a comparison.

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All Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index performance information prior to April 12, 2021 is hypothetical and back-tested, as the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index did not exist prior to that date. Hypothetical back-tested performance information is subject to the significant limitations described above under "Information About the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index".

In the graph below, references to "XNDX2D" are to the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index and references to "NDX" are to the price return of the Nasdaq-100 Index®.

PAST PERFORMANCE OF THE NASDAQ-100 TOTAL RETURN 2% DECREMENT INDEX AND RELATIVE PERFORMANCE BETWEEN THE NASDAQ-100 TOTAL RETURN 2% DECREMENT INDEX AND THE PRICE RETURN OF THE NASDAQ-100 INDEX® ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE

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Annex B

Description of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index

The Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index is calculated, maintained and published by FTSE Russell. All information contained in this pricing supplement regarding the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index has been derived from information provided by FTSE Russell, without independent verification. This information reflects the policies of, and is subject to change by, Nasdaq, Inc. FTSE Russell has no obligation to continue to publish, and may discontinue publication of, the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index. The securities represent obligations of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. (guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.) only. FTSE Russell is not involved in any way in this offering and has no obligation relating to the securities or to holders of the securities. The Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index was first published on April 21, 2021, and therefore has a limited performance history.

The Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index tracks the "total return" version of the Russell 2000® Index (that is, a version that gives effect to a hypothetical reinvestment in the index of dividends paid on the stocks that make up the index) less a fixed decrement of 2% per annum. The Russell 2000® Index is designed to track the performance of the small capitalization segment of the U.S. equity market. For more information about the Russell 2000® Index, see "Equity Index Descriptions-The Russell Indices" in the accompanying underlying supplement. We refer to the Russell 2000® Index as the "reference index" for the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index.

The deduction of the fixed decrement is designed to make the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index comparable to the "price return" version of the Russell 2000® Index (that is, a version that does not include a reinvestment of dividends), but with a deduction of a fixed decrement from the total return of the Russell 2000® Index rather than a deduction of the actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up the Russell 2000® Index. The actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up the Russell 2000® Index over any future period is uncertain. The use of a fixed decrement rather than actual dividend yield is designed to eliminate this uncertainty, which we expect to reduce the cost to us and our affiliates of hedging transactions that we intend to enter into in connection with the securities as compared to comparable transactions referencing the price return version of the Russell 2000® Index.

Because of the deduction of the fixed decrement, the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index will underperform the total return of the Russell 2000® Index. If the fixed decrement exceeds the dividend yield on the stocks that make up the Russell 2000® Index, the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index will also underperform the price return of the Russell 2000® Index.

The Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index is reported by Bloomberg L.P. under the ticker symbol "RTY2D."

License

The securities are not sponsored, endorsed, sold, or promoted by London Stock Exchange Group plc or its affiliates (collectively, "LSE") or any successor thereto or index owner and neither LSE nor any party hereto makes any representation or warranty whatsoever, whether express or implied, to the owners of the securities or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the securities particularly or the ability of the Russell Indices to track general stock market performance or a segment of the same. LSE's publication of the Russell Indices in no way suggests or implies an opinion by LSE as to the advisability of investment in any or all of the securities upon which the Russell Indices are based. LSE is not responsible for and has not reviewed the securities or any associated literature or publications and LSE makes no representation or warranty express or implied as to their accuracy or completeness, or otherwise. LSE reserves the right, at any time and without notice, to alter, amend, terminate or in any way change the Russell Indices. LSE has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the securities.

"Russell 1000® Index," "Russell 2000® Index," "Russell 3000® Index" and "Russell 3000ETM Index" are trademarks of LSE and have been licensed for use by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and its affiliates. This transaction is not sponsored, endorsed, sold, or promoted by LSE and LSE makes no representation regarding the advisability of entering into this transaction.

LSE DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE RUSSELL INDICES OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND RUSSELL SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. LSE MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY CITIGROUP INC. AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES, INVESTORS, OWNERS OF THE SECURITIES, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE RUSSELL INDICES OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. LSE MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE RUSSELL INDICES OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL RUSSELL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THEREOF. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN RUSSELL AND CITIGROUP INC.

Comparison of Hypothetical Back-Tested and Historical Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index Performance Against Historical Russell 2000® Index Price Return Performance

The following graph sets forth a comparison of the hypothetical back-tested and historical performance of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index against the historical price return performance of the Russell 2000® Index from June 25, 2015 through January 21, 2022, each normalized to have a closing value of 100.00 on June 25, 2015 to facilitate a comparison.

All Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index performance information prior to April 21, 2021 is hypothetical and back-tested, as the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index did not exist prior to that date. Hypothetical back-tested performance information is subject to the significant limitations described above under "Information About the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index".

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In the graph below, references to "RTY2D" are to the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index and references to "RTY" are to the price return of the Russell 2000® Index.

PAST PERFORMANCE OF THE RUSSELL 2000 2% DECREMENT INDEX AND RELATIVE PERFORMANCE BETWEEN THE RUSSELL 2000 2% DECREMENT INDEX AND THE PRICE RETURN OF THE RUSSELL 2000® INDEX ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE

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Annex C

Description of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR

The S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR is calculated, maintained and published by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. All information contained in this pricing supplement regarding the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR has been derived from information provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, without independent verification. This information reflects the policies of, and is subject to change by, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC has no obligation to continue to publish, and may discontinue publication of, the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR. The securities represent obligations of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. (guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.) only. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC is not involved in any way in this offering and has no obligation relating to the securities or to holders of the securities. The S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR was first published on January 28, 2019, and therefore has a limited performance history.

The S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR tracks the "total return" version of the S&P 500® Index (that is, a version that gives effect to a hypothetical reinvestment in the index of dividends paid on the stocks that make up the index) less a fixed decrement of 3% per annum. The S&P 500®Index consists of the common stocks of 500 issuers selected to provide a performance benchmark for the large capitalization segment of the U.S. equity markets. For more information about the S&P 500®Index, see "Equity Index Descriptions-The S&P U.S. Indices" in the accompanying underlying supplement. We refer to the S&P 500®Index as the "reference index" for the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR.

The deduction of the fixed decrement is designed to make the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR comparable to the "price return" version of the S&P 500®Index (that is, a version that does not include a reinvestment of dividends), but with a deduction of a fixed decrement from the total return of the S&P 500®Index rather than a deduction of the actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up the S&P 500®Index. The actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up the S&P 500®Index over any future period is uncertain. The use of a fixed decrement rather than actual dividend yield is designed to eliminate this uncertainty, which we expect to reduce the cost to us and our affiliates of hedging transactions that we intend to enter into in connection with the securities as compared to comparable transactions referencing the price return version of the S&P 500®Index.

Because of the deduction of the fixed decrement, the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR will underperform the total return of the S&P 500® Index. If the fixed decrement exceeds the dividend yield on the stocks that make up the S&P 500®Index, the S&P 500®3% Decrement Index TR will also underperform the price return of the S&P 500®Index.

The S&P 500®3% Decrement Index TR is reported by Bloomberg L.P. under the ticker symbol "SPXDUT."

License

S&P Dow Jones and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. have entered into an exclusive license agreement providing for the license to Citigroup Inc. and its other affiliates, in exchange for a fee, of the right to use the S&P 500®3% Decrement Index TR in connection with certain financial products, including the securities.

"Standard & Poor's", "S&P" and "S&P 500" are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC. "Dow Jones" is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings, LLC ("Dow Jones"). Trademarks have been licensed to S&P Dow Jones and have been licensed for use by Citigroup Inc. and its affiliates.

The license agreement between S&P Dow Jones and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. provides that the following language must be stated in this pricing supplement.

"The securities are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P Dow Jones, Dow Jones, S&P or their respective affiliates (collectively, "S&P Dow Jones Indices"). S&P Dow Jones Indices make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the holders of the securities or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the securities particularly. S&P Dow Jones Indices' only relationship to Citigroup Inc. and its affiliates (other than transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business) is the licensing of certain trademarks, trade names and service marks of S&P Dow Jones Indices and of the S&P indices, which are determined, composed and calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices without regard to Citigroup Inc., its affiliates or the securities. S&P Dow Jones Indices have no obligation to take the needs of Citigroup Inc., its affiliates or the holders of the securities into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the S&P indices. S&P Dow Jones Indices are not responsible for and have not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at or quantities of the securities to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the securities are to be converted into cash. S&P Dow Jones Indices have no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the securities."

Comparison of Hypothetical Back-Tested and Historical S&P 500®3% Decrement Index TR Performance Against Historical S&P 500® Index Price Return Performance

The following graph sets forth a comparison of the hypothetical back-tested and historical performance of the S&P 500®3% Decrement Index TR against the historical price return performance of the S&P 500® Index from January 3, 2012 through January 21, 2022, each normalized to have a closing value of 100.00 on January 3, 2012 to facilitate a comparison.

All S&P 500®3% Decrement Index TR performance information prior to January 28, 2019 is hypothetical and back-tested, as the S&P 500®3% Decrement Index TR did not exist prior to that date. Hypothetical back-tested performance information is subject to the significant limitations described above under "Information About the S&P 500®3% Decrement Index TR".

In the graph below, references to "SPXDUT" are to the S&P 500®3% Decrement Index TR and references to "SPX" are to the price return of the S&P 500® Index.

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PAST PERFORMANCE OF THE S&P 500®3% DECREMENT INDEX TR AND RELATIVE PERFORMANCE BETWEEN THE S&P 500®3% DECREMENT INDEX TR AND THE PRICE RETURN OF THE S&P 500®INDEX ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE

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