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Muscat - HSBC Bank Oman S.A.O.G. has launched its Entertainer Mobile App as part of its comprehensive digital banking proposition. The App is an extension of the Bank's vast digital services designed to meet the evolving needs of customers and enhance their experiences with added benefits and greater convenience.
The Entertainer Mobile App provides HSBC Credit Card holders with instant access to over 8,000 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' vouchers for offers ranging from travel and dining to entertainment. Additionally, the new digital service allows customers to track their individual savings and benefit from software that locates venues close to their vicinity where discounts are available. Users can enjoy offers in 15 countries including Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Lebanon, Cyprus, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa.
"The world around us is an increasingly digital one and it is our role to meet our customers' evolving expectations and provide more convenient ways to bank and save. Our multi-channel capabilities have grown from strength to strength, and we are committed to providing better customer experiences that set us apart though the continuous development and enhancement of our digital services," said Andrew Long, Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Bank Oman.
He added, "In the first quarter of the year, we recorded a 29% increase in registration to our Personal Internet Banking service compared to the same period last year, proving the growing success of our digital services. Our new digital products ensure that services are available whenever and wherever customers require them, and provide a safe and secure platform that allows customers to carry out the majority of their banking without having to step into a branch."
In addition to the Entertainer Mobile App, HSBC Bank Oman offers a host of digital services including Personal Internet Banking, the country's first-of-its-kind Arabic Mobile App and Mobile Banking which has been updated for customers to make domestic and international money transfers to third party accounts, open new Term Deposits and send and receive secure messages with HSBC about any banking enquiry. Account holders can also view their balances, account details and history on one screen, pay domestic utility and credit card bills as well as check exchange rates using the built-in currency calculator.
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About HSBC in Oman
HSBC is the largest international bank operating in the Middle East, and Oman is an important market in the region for the bank. Oman has one of the most stable political, social and economic environments in the region, with a growing economy supported by a young population and significant investments in infrastructure.
Oman is also a key access hub to the fast-growing trade corridors connecting the MENA region with Asia - a major focus for growth for HSBC. Its economy is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4%1 forecast from 2011 to 2016.
About HSBC Holdings plc
HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of the HSBC Group, is headquartered in London. The Group serves customers worldwide from over 6,100 offices in 73 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, North and Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa. With assets of US$2,634bn at 31 December 2014, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.
For more information, please contact:
Shaza Taher
Associate Media Relations Director
TRACCS Oman
Telephone: +968 24 649-099
Email: shaza.taher@traccs.net
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