Kuwait " July 17 2011: As part of its commitment to providing customers with the best offers and shopping opportunities, Gulf Bank has partnered with the Vision Express store at The Avenues to run a special day of exclusive discounts for all red" debit card holders on July 29, 2011.

The Bank's red" customers who want to refresh their eyewear [after a long year of studying] will have the opportunity to instantly receive up to KD10 purchases for free, when they make an initial purchase of KD10 or more using their red" debit card at optical experts, Vision Express.   With eye-tests free of charge at Vision Express, customers will be able to use their discounts on the latest designer glasses and sunglasses.

The day is part of Gulf Bank's exclusive monthly promotion program for redTM account holders.  Further, great retail offers for redTM customers at other stores will be announced by the Bank in the next few months.

Ebtihaj Al-Roumi, Assistant General Manager, Consumer Banking Group at Gulf Bank explained: "Our latest partnership with Vision Express is an exciting one, and we are looking forward to offering our loyal redTM customers an enjoyable shopping experience with a great day of discounts at the Vision Express store in The Avenues on July 29, 2011. At Gulf Bank, we believe that customer service is not only about excellent banking but also about ensuring strong customer service and customer satisfaction."

Customers wishing to take advantage of this promotion must have Gulf Bank's red" account; a program that caters to university and college students aged 17 to 24 years old and which is the only program specially designed for college students in Kuwait. Gulf Bank invites all red" card holders to pay a visit to the Vision Express store at The Avenues to benefit from these special discounts.

To join red", customers can visit one of Gulf Bank's 54 branches or contact its Customer Contact Center on 1805805 for assistance and guidance. They can also log on to www.e-gulfbank.com , Gulf Bank's bilingual website, to find all the information they need regarding the red" program and its benefits.