Credit card customers to now be able to pay dues through the ATM

Strategic ATMs across network to be real-time cash acceptance enabled

November 2nd, 2011, Manama, Bahrain: Bahraini retail and commercial banking institution, BMI Bank today rolled out its latest service enabling its credit card customers to pay their bills through its ATM machines. Customers using these ATMs located at some of the Bank's high volume branches will also be able to deposit real-time cash into their various accounts with the Bank, saving valuable time without the need to be committed to the Bank's working hours. Similar to regular ATMs, a valid receipt reflecting details of the transaction will be provided once the customer either deposits cash or pays their credit card bill. 

Announcing the new service, Jamal Al-Hazeem, Chief Executive Officer of BMI Bank said:

"I am pleased to roll out a further enhancement to our service in line with our commitment to making banking convenient and centered around our customers' needs. In addition to being able to pay credit card bills online using our secure e-payment gateway in partnership with Benefit, our customers will now be also be able to pay these bills using our ATMs as well and at their convenience with a minimum amount of time spent at the machine. These new ATMs are really simple to use and safe since all our ATMs are equipped with a 24/7 CCTV camera.

Customers of our Bank will also be able to deposit real-time cash into their accounts using these ATMs without having to visit the branches and wait in queue."

Customers of the Bank can currently pay their credit card bill online using any benefit enabled debit card with a payment option between the outstanding balance, minimum payment due or choosing an amount of their own to pay. Customers can access the gateway through the Bank's website bmibank.com.bh and click on credit card payment tab under the eBanking section. A direct access is available under the link https://payments.bmibank.com 

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About BMI Bank B.S.C. (c)
Bahraini retail and commercial banking institution, BMI Bank is a retail bank, registered in Bahrain and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain offering a full range of retail and commercial banking services. BMI Bank operates in Bahrain through a network of 8 branches and 29 ATMs with net banking for easy access to services.

BMI Bank also operates an Offshore Bank in the Seychelles, a branch in Qatar and has a 21.33% shareholding in Gulf African Bank in Kenya. BMI Bank owns the Diners Club Services Bahrain W.L.L and operates the Diners Club cards franchise in Bahrain. BMI Bank's shareholders include some of the strongest and most respected financial institutions across the GCC, including BankMuscat.

BMI Bank currently offers its customers a range of retail products and services including savings and current accounts, Ayadi savings account, Sapphire, its Premier Banking service, credit cards including Diners Club and La Carte, a co-branded credit card in partnership with Geant Hypermarket Bahrain, consumer and vehicle loans, mortgages and fixed deposits. In addition to Retail Banking, BMI Bank offers full Private Banking, Corporate Banking, Islamic Banking, SME Banking and Treasury services

For further information, please contact:
Gordon Andrade
Head, Corporate Communications, BMI Bank - Bahrain
E-mail: gordon.andrade@bmibank.com
Cell: +97339782225
 

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