AL BARAKA Islamic Bank B.S.C launched Thursday its new SMS Banking service that will improve customer satisfaction through saving time and effort using the latest modern technologies. The services that will be provided through SMS Banking will include obtaining the balance of the account and mini-statement, fund transfer between own accounts, electricity bill payment, Taqseet card payment, check book request, statements by e-mail or fax, finance accounts and investment accounts enquiries and finding the locations of Bank branches and ATMs, as well as obtaining information about the products and services of Al Baraka Islamic Bank. Mohammed Al Mutaweh, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Al Baraka Islamic Bank, said "this new service, which we launch today for our customers, reflects our constant keenness to develop the efficiency and quality of services provided to customers." He added this service is one of electronic banking services which will be provided by the Bank to customers during the year. The new service is free and user-friendly and is available throughout the day. To subscribe to the service, all that a customer needs to do is visit the nearest branch of the Bank and fill out a simple application form.