Al Salam Bank Launches New ID Card ATM Service

Press release

Published June 26th, 2023 - 08:21 GMT

Al Salam Bank Launches New ID Card ATM Service

Mohammed Buhejji Head of Retail Banking at Al Salam Bank

Al Salam Bank has launched its newest ATM service enabling clients to use their identification cards to complete their banking transactions. Through the new service, clients can view their account balance and withdraw twice a day up to BD 1,000 without the use of their ATM card.
Clients will be required to enter their ID cards into the ATM to receive an SMS on their registered mobile number containing a One-Time-Password (OTP) to access the account and conduct transactions safely and comfortably.
On the occasion, Mohammed Buhijji, Head of Retail Banking at Al Salam Bank, said: “As part of our continuous efforts to offer unique and comfortable banking solutions, we are pleased to announce the launch of our newest service that aims to facilitate our clients’ cash withdrawals. This comes as part of our commitment to meet our clients’ needs and provide them with the ideal banking experience.”
The Bank invites all of its newly onboarded clients from Ithmaar Bank to replace their existing Ithmaar Bank cards with Al Salam Bank cards to enjoy an uninterrupted banking experience through our instant issuance KIOSK devices available in our branches or through our mobile application. Ithmaar clients who have changed their cards are now eligible to enter in Al Salam Bank’s prize draws, and gain access to benefits from a range of exclusive offers, rewards, and benefits, as well as Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
As part of its brand promise “We nurture relationships by enriching experiences”, Al Salam Bank maintains its commitment towards developing its latest products and services by delivering solutions that help clients easily achieve their financial goals.
For more information, visit the Bank's website www.alsalambank.com, WhatsApp on 17005500, or the chat service available on our website.

Background Information

Al Salam Bank

Al Salam Bank-Bahrain B.S.C (ASBB) is an Islamic bank headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain.

ASBB was established on 19 January 2006 in the Kingdom of Bahrain with paid-up capital of BD 120 million (US$ 318 million) and commenced commercial operations on 17 April 2006. The Bank was listed on Bahrain Bourse on 27 April 2006 and subsequently on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on 26 March 2008.

ASBB completed its merger with the Bahraini Saudi Bank (BSB) on 22 December 2011. On 2 February 2014, Al Salam Bank-Bahrain and BMI Bank B.S.C. (c) confirmed the conclusion of a business combination between the two institutions after obtaining the approval of their shareholders at their respective extraordinary general assembly meetings, and of 30 March 2014 BMI Bank became a wholly owned subsidiary of ASBB.

ASBB offers its customers a comprehensive range of innovative and unique Shari’a-compliant financial products and services through an extended network of branches and ATMs, utilizing the state-of-art technologies to meet various banking requirements. In addition to its retail banking services, the Bank also offers Corporate Banking, Private Banking, Asset Management and Treasury services. The Bank's high-caliber management team is comprised of highly qualified and internationally experienced professionals with proven expertise in key areas of banking, finance, and related fields.