Standard Chartered partners with Sharaf DG

Offer exclusive to Standard Chartered Credit Card holders

0% six-month instalments

Bahrain, 25 June 2013 - Standard Chartered Bank recently announced its partnership with Sharaf DG, the leading electronics retailer in the region, to offer Standard Chartered Credit Card holders special offers when shopping at Sharaf DG outlets.

As part of the agreement, Standard Chartered credit card holders can convert any transaction above BD100 into a 0% six-month installment plan at no extra charge.

Commenting on the partnership, Dalal Abdulla, Acting Head of Consumer Banking at Standard Chartered Bank – Bahrain, said:

"We are delighted to continuously bring our customers value-for-money offers while using our products. This partnership will ensure convenience and peace of mind to Bahrain residents by offering easy options to make their purchases. We are confident that our partnership with Sharaf DG, one of the most prominent retailers in the region, will help us bring more value to our customers. We look forward to working with SDG and announce additional unique offers in the future."

Mr Shayaz Ibrahim, Country Manager, Sharaf DG, said:

"We are happy to be partnering with Standard Chartered Bank in offering customers unique convenient deals. Our aim is to reach as many Bahrainis and Bahraini residents where they can enjoy the products we offer at SDG. As the oldest bank in the country and being an international bank, Standard Chartered's know-how in this field is valuable and we look forward to further strengthening the relationship for future campaigns."

In order for clients to benefit from the offer with Sharaf DG, the Standard Chartered credit card holder needs to contact the Bank's 24-hours call centre and request to change his/her transaction with Sharaf DG into a 0% instabuy plan.

For further information, please contact:

Noora Al Nusuf
Head of Corporate Affairs
Standard Chartered Bahrain
Mobile: 0097317150760
E-mail: noora.alnusuf@sc.com

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