Kuwait, 11 February, 2007:  Gulf Bank has introduced a new Automated Teller Machine service offering customers instant processing  of cash and cheque deposits at many of the Bank's ATMs.

"The new streamlined service means that customers no longer have to wait to access money deposited in their account at an ATM, or stand in line in a queue at a bank branch, " said Nazem Alqanae, GM Retail Banking . "Deposits are processed instantly into your account."

The new service is a first in Kuwait and is available from ATMs located at 30 Gulf Bank branches. The ATMs have been upgraded to accept cheque or cash deposits of up to a hundred notes at a time with a double verification system ensuring customers' security.

"The money deposited at an ATM is credited to a customer's account balance immediately and can start earning interest overnight," Mr. Alqanae added. "Deposits can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The new ATM features are part of Gulf Bank's drive to deliver great service to our customers whenever and wherever they need it."

Branches that will facilitate ATM deposits include : Audailiya, Dahiat Abdulla Al-Salem, Salmiya  Co-op, Shaab, Shuwaikh Port, Adan, Surra, Mansouriya, Jahra, Farwaniya, Ministries Complex, Bayan, Mishref, Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Fahed Al-Salem, Hawally, Shuwaikh Main, Salmiya Main (Fanar), Sharq, Nuzha, Daiya, Fahaheel 2, Firdous, Jabriya, Al Ghazali, South Reqqa, Jaber Al Ali, Sulaibikhat, Jleeb Al Shuwaikh,  Hadiya and  Rumaithiya.

For more information about Gulf Bank's branches and ATM locations, customers can visit the Bank's bi-lingual website, www.e-gulfbank.com, or call the Gulf Bank hotline on 805805.