Standard Chartered Bahrain in partnership with UAE Exchange is to expand its payment network to 5 payment locations. Standard Chartered Credit Cardholders has the convenience of making cash payments of their credit card bills of up to a maximum of BD2,000 at any of the five UAE Exchange branches in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

UAE Exchange has a network of 5 branches in Bahrain and is recognized in the Bahrain remittance industry since its establishment in 2007. UAE Exchange has branches at LuLu Hypermarket - Riffa, Muharraq, Gudaibiya and in Sh. Hamad Road and Manama.

Commenting on the partnership, B.Chandrasekhar, Regional Head of Consumer Banking Northern Gulf Levant and Oman, Standard Chartered Bank said,

"The expanded payment option service at the UAE Exchange branches is designed to provide a convenient banking experience. Standard Chartered cardholders can now enjoy additional complimentary payment services at the 5 branches of UAE Exchange in addition to the bank's counters and its online banking channel, `iBanking'. Partnering with an established and trusted exchange house, such as UAE Exchange, underscores our commitment to providing convenient, safe and secure payment options to our customers."

Santhosh Nair, Country Head, UAE Exchange, Bahrain said,

"We are proud to associate with Standard Chartered Bank to offer our services to the Bank's cardholders. Our partnership with Standard Chartered Bank will provide our customers with yet another convenient service that will enable them to pay their credit card bills quickly and with confidence. We hope cardholders will take advantage of this bill payment facility as well as enjoy world-class money remittance services offered by UAE Exchange"

Standard Chartered Bank, the first bank in Bahrain, has been in the Kingdom for 90 years since 1920 and has a network of 5 branches. Cardholders can call 17 531 532 or visit the nearest UAE Exchange branch for more information.