We understand that sometimes dealing with market swings can be daunting, and hence it is important to remain focused on your long-term financial goals.

One effective way to work towards long-term financial goals, is through a Smart Savings Plan. It allows you to invest in a wide range of mutual funds to help you build a diversified portfolio, with the flexibility to choose how much to invest monthly into your preferred mutual funds.

For a limited period*, set-up a new Smart Saving Plan (SSP) and get rewarded with a cashback up to 50% of the set-up fee.

Start saving today and get cashback rewards as mentioned in the below table:

For more details call our 24-hour Phone Banking on 17531532

Minimum SSP Investment Amount USD
Cashback Amount
  USD 4000 and above  Up to 50% of the set-up fee.
  USD 3000 < USD 3999   USD 1000
  USD 2000 < USD 2999   USD 500
  USD 1000 < USD 1999   USD 250

  1. This Standard Chartered Bank Smart Savings Plan Promotion (the “Promotion”) is available from 1 May 2026 to 31 July 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Promotion Period”). By participating in this Promotion, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.Eligibility
  2. This promotion is open to all clients of Standard Chartered Bank Bahrain Branch (the “Bank”) who receive an email communication in this regard, and who successfully set up a new Smart Savings Plan during the Promotion Period (each an “Eligible Client” and collectively, the “Eligible Clients”).
  3. Clients who are employed by the Bank during the Promotion Period are not eligible to participate in this Promotion.
  4. This Promotion is only applicable to new SSPs set up during the Promotion Period. Fund switches or redirection are not eligible for participation.Promotion
  5. An Eligible Client must set up a new SSP during the Promotion Period to receive a cash back with the corresponding value, as shown below:
Minimum SSP Investment Amount USD
Cashback Amount
USD 4000 and above up to 50% of the set-up fee
USD 3000 < USD 3999 USD 1000
USD 2000 < USD 2999 USD 500
USD 1000 < USD 1999 USD 250
  1. The SSP can be set up via the Bank’s Online Mutual Funds platform on SC Mobile or through the client’s Relationship Manager.
  2. Eligible Clients may select multiple funds of their choice and set up an SSP accordingly.
  3. The total investment amount set up on SSP on the same day will be used to determine the Eligible Client’s qualification and reward computation. This applies to both the Online Mutual Funds platform via SC Mobile App and/or other online and/or offline channels (paper/phone call order).
  4. Below illustration is provided to explain the calculation of the cashback.Table 1: Mr. Client placed the below Smart Savings Plan order on any eligible date in May or June 2026:
SN
Funds
Monthly Investment Amount
1 Fund A USD 1,500
2 Fund B USD 1,000
3 Fund C USD 500
4 Fund D USD 300
Total Investment Amount USD 3,300
Cashback entitlement for total investment amount USD 1,000

Cashback is calculated based on the total SSP amount placed on the same day. The same treatment would apply if the client placed multiple SSP orders via the Online Mutual Fund Platform on SC Mobile App and/or any other channels (paper/phone call order), on the same day.

Table 2: Using the same example above, on any eligible date in May or June 2026 the same client has set up another SSP order as shown below:

SN
Funds
Monthly Investment Amount
1 Fund E USD 2,000
2 Fund E USD 2,000
Total Investment Amount USD 4,000
Cashback entitlement for total
investment amount
USD 2,000
  1. Any transactions done on different dates that are below the minimum monthly investment amount of USD 2000 will not be eligible.
  2. Cashback will be credited to an Eligible Client’s account by 30 September 2026 for all eligible transactions from 01 May 2026 to 31 July 2026.
  3. Lumpsum investments in Mutual Funds are not part of this Promotion.

General Terms

  1. The Bank reserves the right to determine at its sole and absolute discretion, all matters arising out of or in connection with this promotion, including eligibility. The Bank’s determination of all matters relating to this promotion shall be final and conclusive.
  2. The Bank reserves the right to do any of the following without prior notice or reason: (a) terminate, withdraw, shorten, or extend this promotion at the Bank’s sole discretion, with or without prior notice or reason; and/or (b) vary, modify, add, or delete any of these Promotion Terms and Conditions. You understand and agree to be bound by any such variation.
  3. In the event of any inconsistency between these Promotion Terms and Conditions and any brochures, marketing or promotional materials relating to this promotion, these Promotion Terms and Conditions shall prevail to the extent of such inconsistency.
  4. These Promotion Terms and Conditions are in addition to the Bank’s Client Terms and Investment Services Terms and Conditions.
  5. These Promotion Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the courts of the Kingdom of Bahrain shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes arising therefrom.