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 Fees for the Be1st Smart card have been held at the same level as regular debit cards. 

 "Bangkok Bank is proud to again be Thailand's leader in product and service innovation, launching the country's newest and most secure debit card with EMV chip technology, the Be1st Smart card.  Our customers will continue to enjoy the highest level of security and peace of mind.  The EMV chip will help prevent fraud arising from card skimming and cloned cards," Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President Bordin Unakul said.

 He added that the bank would continue launching innovating and upgrading its information technology systems, both in hardware and software, on realisation of customer's concerns about card security.

 The Be1st Smart card can be used to withdraw cash or make other transactions at Bangkok Bank ATMs displaying the  icon. The Be1st Smart card can also be used to shop online or at any domestic or overseas merchant displaying the   logo - over 100,000 in Thailand and in more than 100 countries around the world.  Unlike a credit card, funds are deducted directly from the cardholder's account and there are no monthly bill or interest charges.  

 The Be1st Smart card will be available in metropolitan areas from June 1 while upcountry customers will be able to receive a Be1st Smart card from July 1.  Despite the new innovation and upgrade in security, fees for the Be1st Smart card have not increased, with a joining fee of just 100 Bt and an annual fee of 200 Bt. 

 The bank will be issuing cards at Money Expo 2009 at the Queen Sirikit Convention Centre until May 10.