>al khaliji ATM network to grow to 22 by end of summer

Doha, Qatar Wednesday 14 July: al khaliji in partnership with Qatar Fuel Company (Woqod) has added four (4) new automated teller machines (ATMs) in key locations across Doha, with plans to increase its ATM network to 22 machines by the end of the summer.

The four petrol stations now offering greater customer convenience with the opening of state of the art al khaliji ATMs are Woqod Gharafa (one ATM in store, one Drive Thru), Woqod Industrial Area and Woqod Rayyan Road.

Notably al khaliji ATM's accept cash and cheque deposits 24/7 making them particularly suitable for business customers located in the Woqod Industrial Area .

"al khaliji is pleased to partner with Woqod to better serve our customers' banking needs. As part of our ongoing investment in technology and commitment to providing excellent customer service, we aim to continue opening new ATM machines in the future," says Andrew Ball, al khaliji Acting Head of Consumer Banking.

Specially chosen for their eco-friendliness and ease of use, al khaliji ATM's include a 24-hour cash and cheque deposit facility with the added benefit of an instant scanned copy of each cheque provided as a receipt to guarantee financial security.

Abroad, al khaliji ATM cardholders can withdraw cash at over 1.4 million Visa ATMs in more than 200 countries.

al khaliji ATM's include nano technology to ensure a completely "germ free" ATM keypad for every user, targeted promotions based on the information customers key into the ATM and eco-friendly power & paper saving features which benefit the environment

al khaliji plans to expand its ATM network by opening new machines at Lulu Center (Al Saad) in July and Qatar UAE Exchange (Al Rayyan ) during August, increasing the al khaliji ATM network to 22 with seven in branches and 15 located in shops and malls offering customers fast, convenient access to their money when & where they need it.

Details of the entire al khaliji ATM network as well as all its products and services can be obtained by calling 4940000 or visiting the www.alkhaliji.com website.

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about al khaliji
The pioneers of 'next generation' banking in the GCC, al khaliji offers a full range of conventional and Islamic banking products and services to retail, corporate and institutional customers in Qatar, the U.A.E. and France.

From our headquarters in Doha, al khaliji is Qatar's second largest retail bank by paid-up capital and a member of the Qatar Exchange 20 Index with approximately QR17.5 billion in total assets, QR9.2 billion in customer deposits.

al khaliji pipeline of talented local and international bankers from 40 countries deliver a bold, fresh approach to banking. This means understanding and responding swiftly to customer needs with extended opening hours, expanded branch & ATM networks and innovative banking products such as Fusion, the first 2-in-1 current and savings account in Qatar.

al khaliji 'next generation' banking means a bank where customers and unparalleled levels of service come first. While other banks choose to ignore values and focus on short term profit, al khaliji believe it's not just what, but also how, we do something that's important.

Visit www.alkhaliji.com and discover the latest 'next generation' banking news and product information.
For more information, please contact
Abeer Al Kalla
Head of Public Relations & Communications
Telephone:      + 974 494 0646
Email: aalkalla@alkhaliji.com  

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