StanChart opens branch at Sharjah freezone

Dubai, May 24, 2011

Standard Chartered Bank has launched its new Electronic Banking Unit (EBU) at the Hamriya Free Zone in Sharjah.

Standard Chartered is the first foreign bank to operate in the free zone, providing banking and finance services to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and retail clients.

The new EBU is staffed by experienced relationship managers who specialise in financial services for SMEs and individuals. The EBU is equipped with a cheque and cash deposit machine as well as ATMs and Internet banking facilities.

“The opening of the new EBU reaffirms our strong commitment to expand our presence in the UAE and enable business enterprises and individuals to take advantage of our superior banking products and services,” said Chris de Bruin, head of Consumer Banking, Standard Chartered UAE.

The EBU is open from 8am to 3:30pm from Saturday to Wednesday and from 8am to 2pm on Thursday. The automated lobby is operational 24 hours daily.-TradeArabia News Service

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