Burgan Bank introduces its accounts and services to Kuwait Oil Company

Press release

Published July 27th, 2011 - 07:00 GMT

Al Bawaba

Burgan Bank announced today that it has visited Kuwait Oil Company’s (KOC) head office to introduce its accounts as well as its services to their employees. The bank’s team showcased a wide range of added benefits and services across its accounts that include Yawmi, Thuraya, Premier as well as the Value account.

The Burgan Bank team interacted with the employees at KOC and highlighted the unique and different banking products available at the bank as well as the wide range of benefits associated with the different accounts.

“The visit to the Kuwait Oil Company is part of our ongoing commitment to visit different various government and private institutions in Kuwait. We believe that showcasing our products and services will create better awareness and communication within the different segments of the community.” said Chief Retail Banking Officer Ms Muneera Al Mukhaizeem.

Explaining the features of Al Thuraya account, Burgan Bank’s team highlighted that when the account is opened, the account holder will automatically enter a bi-annual draw, where the lucky winner will take home a cash prize KD 60,000.

Burgan Bank’s officials also introduced the daily winning account Yawmi to the employees at the company. The Bank’s Yawmi account was the first in the country to have a daily draw, entitling account holders who deposit KD 500 for a period of 30 days a chance to win every day. For every KD 50 deposited in the account, the account holder receives an additional entry into the draw.

The bank’s representatives also mentioned that the Premier Banking Service offers a number of personalized services and products that have been delicately tailored to match the unique and prestigious lifestyle of its customers. Customers can enjoy priority banking service through a dedicated Personal Banking Executive, access to exclusive premier lounges in branches, as well as entitlement to the very best in life-style related offers, discounts and promotions.

Additionally, Al Mukhaizeem stated that Burgan Bank strongly believes in its motto of ‘Driven by You’, thus is keen on developing accounts and packages that best suit its customer needs.

Burgan Bank has been regularly visiting different government and private institutions and assisting employees by offering the best banking solutions.

Background Information

Burgan Bank

Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is the youngest conventional Bank and second largest by assets in Kuwait, with a significant focus on the corporate and financial institutions sectors, as well as having a growing retail, and private bank customer base. Burgan Bank has majority owned subsidiaries in the MENAT region supported by one of the largest regional branch networks. which include Gulf Bank Algeria - AGB (Algeria), Bank of Baghdad - BOB (Iraq & Lebanon),Tunis International Bank – TIB (Tunisia), and fully owned Burgan Bank – Turkey, (collectively known as the “Burgan Bank Group”). Furthermore, Burgan Bank has a present in the UAE through its corporate office (“Burgan Financial Services Limited) which had helped the bank to participate in multiple financing opportunities in the UAE.

Company Profile

Kuwait Oil Company

Kuwait Oil Company's Responsibilities under the KPC's Umbrella involve the exploration, drilling and production of oil and gas within the State of Kuwait. The Company is also involved in the storage of crude oil and delivery to tankers for export