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Dnata becomes Standard Chartered's new travel partner

Standard Chartered Bank has signed a partnership contract with Dnata Travel Bahrain to offer travel related services to the bank's credit cardholders
Wednesday 10 August 2011, Manama - Standard Chartered Bank has announced its partnership with Dnata travel Bahrain, the leading travel services provider in the Kingdom. The tie-up empanels Dnata as the approved travel services provider under the bank's Travel Points credit card rewards programme.

The partnership enables Standard Chartered Credit Cardholders to redeem their Travel Points for free air tickets and holiday or vacation packages at Dnata . Cardholders can also book air tickets or holiday packages with a Standard Chartered Credit Card without paying any additional charges.

Dnata was established in 1959 as a small ground-handling operation company with just five staff members. Today, it's one of the largest combined air services providers in the world with over 20,000 employees across the globe. Dnata is spread across 38 countries offering customers its expertise in ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering.

One of main highlight of the agreement is that Dnata will not charge any mark-up on credit card payments under the Travel Points redemption process. Further, Credit Cardholders will be offered prompt and personalised services at the dedicated service desk.

The partnership will also enable Standard Chartered Credit Cardholders to enjoy exclusive travel offers and attractive discounts on air tickets and packages on a periodic basis.

Commenting on the partnership, Sai Narain CDK, Regional Head of Consumer Banking for the Northern Gulf, Levant & Oman, said, "We are continuously exploring new ways to offer our customers an enhanced banking experience. Our partnership with Dnata will open more opportunities for our cardholders to avail world-class travel related services by redeeming their Travel Points. Moreover, they can enjoy many value added services and products throughout the year."

The Bank currently has four credit cards for the conventional banking market, each designed for a different market segment and they provide different benefits depending on customers spending habits.

The Standard Chartered Credit Cards are available today at all of Standard Chartered's 7 branches. For further information on our Credit Card, please contact the nearest Standard Chartered Branch, log on to www.standardchartered.com/bh or call 17531532

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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 more than 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 around 85,000 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'.

For more information on Standard Chartered, please visit www.standardchartered.com

For further information please contact:
Nimmi Kamal
Head of Corporate Affairs
Mobile: 00973 39770760
E-mail: Nimmi.Kamal@sc.com

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