Standard Chartered launches enhanced Priority banking offerings

Launches a range of new enhanced products and services for Priority banking customers

18 May, Manama, Bahrain - Standard Chartered Bank Bahrain continues to serve its Priority Banking customers in the Kingdom exclusively by reaffirming its commitment to focus on high net worth customers. Designed specifically for those who appreciate only the finest things in life, Priority Banking offers the very highest levels of personalised banking.

Sai Narain, Regional Head of Consumer Banking, Standard Chartered Bank (Northern Gulf, Levant and Oman) said, "Our consumer bank business has delivered a steady early growth as it stepped up its transition from a product-led to a customer-focused organisation. We firmly believe that Bahrain is one of the niche markets for Priority Banking. We have invested to strengthen our distribution network, expand our Relationship management team and improve our Customer service. The Kingdom's valued customers, vibrant economy and our trained banking professionals make the right combination to launch our new enhanced Priority Banking ."

"This also comes in line with the Bank's "Here for good" brand promise where we are here and committed to our customers by offering innovative services, and providing easy and convenient banking access for our customers. The branding at Bahrain International Airport symbolizes and signifies the importance the Bank attaches to our new Priority Banking in the Kingdom."

Standard Chartered Priority Banking offers a thoughtful bouquet of exclusive services, benefits and solutions to the Bank's privileged customers and their family members. Priority Services ensure that each priority customer is offered top notch and exclusive banking services both locally and globally. There is a dedicated and inspired relationship team committed to deliver 'ask-once-and-it's-done' services through exclusive banking channels.

The Priority Services are delivered through multiple banking channels like Priority Banking Centres, Priority Banking Tellers, Priority Banking Hotlines, Internet and Mobile Banking and a Relationship Manager on Call 24 hrs.

The Bank ensures that Priority customers can avail a number of special benefits. The Priority Solutions are a class apart. The Priority customers can avail a wide range of banking solutions with full transactional capabilities and special pricing privileges with higher returns. The experienced relationship managers adopt a comprehensive portfolio approach with solutions customised to meet customers' individual financial goals, life stages and risk appetite. It involves a comprehensive wealth management solution including investment opportunities, insurance options, mortgage solutions amongst other convenience solutions like our world class Visa Infinite credit card.

The Manama Priority Banking Centre hours are from 7:30am to 3:00pm on all working days, Sunday through to Thursday, the centre will allow Priority Banking customers access to a full range of services including cash transactions, account transfers, and subsidiary account openings. For further information on Standard Chartered Priority Banking, please contact the nearest Standard Chartered Branch or call our 24*7 Priority Hotline at 80001400 (Toll Free)or +973-17578299

For further information, please contact:

Nimmi Kamal
Head Corporate Affairs Bahrain, Standard Chartered Bank
Tel: +973 3977 0760
E-mail: Nimmi.Kamal@sc.com

Standard Chartered - leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East

Standard Chartered PLC is a leading international bank, listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges. It has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets and earns around 90 per cent of its income and profits in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This geographic focus and commitment to developing deep relationships with clients and customers has driven the Bank's growth in recent years.

With 1,700 offices in 70 markets, Standard Chartered offers exciting and challenging international career opportunities for more than 80,000 staff. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. The Bank's heritage and values are expressed in its brand promise, 'Here for good'.

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