Blog - Banque de Développement Local

BDL Welcomes ENSI Students for an Immersion in Banking Information Systems

novembre 2, 2024

**BDL Welcomes ENSI Students for an Immersion in Banking Information Systems** This Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the Banque de Développement Local (BDL) will open its doors to ten students from the National School of Computer Science (ENSI) within its Information Systems department. This event provides an exceptional opportunity for these future engineers to dive into the technical aspects of the banking sector. Through this immersion, students will discover how information systems play a crucial role in the operation of a modern bank. They will explore the tools and technological processes that enable efficient management of banking data and transactions, while learning about the strategic importance of engineers in managing these complex systems. Additionally, the students will meet with the Human Resources teams, allowing them to better understand the profiles sought by BDL and the banking sector as a whole. These discussions will help them grasp the technical and soft skills most valued in this field, while also exploring potential career paths and professional opportunities within the bank. This initiative aligns with BDL’s commitment to promoting banking careers and preparing young talents for the challenges and opportunities of the future banking industry. By participating in this event, students will gain valuable insights into the current and future challenges of banking while discovering the prospects offered by new technologies in the sector.

Elementor #8837

octobre 26, 2024

Awareness campaign on best practices for payment services From September 24 to 26, the Local Bank conducted an awareness campaign for its employees, aimed at promoting best practices in the security of digital financial services, such as the CIB bank card and the DIGIT BDL mobile application.This initiative provided the Bank’s staff with training on the latest innovative data protection technologies, equipping them with the necessary tools to detect threats and adopt the most secure behaviors. Through realistic simulations and concrete case studies, participants gained practical skills to identify vulnerabilities and implement effective protection measures.Through targeted training, the Banque de Développement Local (BDL) enables its employees to develop security reflexes, which not only strengthen individual employee security but also enhance the overall security of the Bank.

Opening of a new agency in Boudouaou

mai 23, 2024

Banque de Développement Local (BDL) is pleased to announce the opening of its third branch in the wilaya of Boumerdes, Boudouaou 103 located at rue 1er Novembre Boudouaou Boumerdes. This new branch is part of the BDL’s strategic development plan aimed at expanding its territorial network and offering a full range of products and services to individuals, businesses and professionals. The opening of the new BDL branch in Boumerdes is a promising initiative that should have a positive and multidimensional impact on the region, promoting job creation, access to banking services, economic development and financial inclusion. With a network of 176 branches, including pawn shops, spread throughout the country, Banque de Développement Local (BDL) plays a crucial role in the banking and economic development of the country. Determined to get closer to its customers and meet their growing needs, the bank plans to open new branches in the coming months. In addition to its offer of diversified banking products, BDL is expanding its range by offering travel insurance which has been a great success with citizens. This product, launched a year ago, offers 24/7 support and assistance in case of accident or illness during their stays abroad. BDL travel insurance is marketed in 164 branches, representing a network coverage of 99%. This extensive accessibility allows citizens to easily subscribe to this product, wherever they are in Algeria. It should be noted that in just one year of existence, travel insurance has already attracted more than 9,446 customers, these figures testify to the enthusiasm of Algerians for this innovative product that meets their protection needs during their travels abroad.

Travel insurance

mai 19, 2024

The « Travel Insurance » product of Banque de Développement Local (BDL) has been a great success among Algerian travelers since its launch in partnership with the insurance and provident society Amana Assurance, and marketed during the year 2023 through 164 branches distributed throughout its commercial network. Banque de Développement Local has recorded around 9,500 insurance contracts during this period, and expects this number to increase in the coming months with the approach of summer vacations, synonymous with travel abroad. The « Travel Insurance » product offers subscribers 24/7 support and assistance in case of accident or illness during their stays abroad. It covers in particular medical transportation, hospitalization coverage, medical expenses, repatriation of the insured in case of death and payment of compensation to their beneficiaries, as well as insurance for early return of the beneficiary and loss of luggage. Travel insurance is an excellent option for travelers looking for comprehensive protection at affordable prices, thanks to the average contract value estimated at 2,146.30 Algerian dinars. Banque de Développement Local has become a reliable partner for the travels of Algerian travelers around the world and is committed to satisfying them through this service that covers all their risks at reasonable prices and adapted to all budgets.

Opening of a new agency in Dar El Beida

mai 6, 2024

Banque de Développement Local (BDL) continues its network expansion with the opening of a new agency in the wilaya of Algiers on Monday, May 6, 2024. The « Dar El Beida 124 » commercial agency, located in cité ABDOUNI Boualam ilot n°24, Dar El Beida Algiers, offers customers personalized service and a comprehensive range of banking products and services. In line with this strategy, it is worth noting that over the past three years, BDL has opened 16 new agencies in different regions of the country, including two digital spaces, to reach a total of 175 commercial agencies, including pawn shops. This network expansion is part of the bank’s strategy to get closer to its customers and meet their growing needs for banking services while offering a personalized, fluid omnichannel experience adapted to today’s lifestyles. By strengthening its network of commercial agencies, BDL reaffirms its unwavering support for investors and development projects. This strategic territorial deployment is an essential pillar of the bank’s contribution to Algeria’s economic growth.

BDL-MasterCard partnership

décembre 13, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the Société d’Automisation des Transactions Interbancaires et de Monétique (SATIM) and the Banque de Développement Local (BDL). This collaboration aims to support the SATIM project, which seeks to process international bank transactions via Mastercard cards nationwide, utilizing SATIM’s processing center. Recognizing the project’s significance for the Algerian economy, BDL, as a principal member of the Mastercard international network and project sponsor, has leveraged the latest and most reliable technologies to develop optimal payment solutions. This approach ensures transaction efficiency and speed while maintaining the highest security standards. With this innovative system and Mastercard network membership, the processing of international bank transactions will now be localized in Algeria. This major initiative will reduce international transfer costs, accelerate processing times, and provide a seamless and secure user experience.

Opening of the Sidi Aissa branch

mai 17, 2023

The Local Development Bank-BDL is pleased to announce the opening, on Sunday February 26, 2023, of its new commercial agency in Sidi Aissa, located Cité 05 Juillet 1962, commune of Sidi Aissa, Wilaya de M’sila. This new agency will market all BDL products and services, particularly those relating to Islamic finance and digital banking products. This opening is also part of the implementation of the strategy of opening local commercial agencies and developing the commercial network of the BDL. On the sidelines of this operation, a delegation composed of BDL executives and chaired by the Director General of the BDL, Mr. Youcef LALMAS, will pay a working visit to the companies and projects financed by the BDL in the wilayas of Bouira and M’sila, as well as all the BDL agencies located in these Wilayas. BDL, Together for Excellence…

Didouche Mourad’s branch opening

mars 19, 2023

The Director General of the BDL, Mr. Youcef LALMAS, inaugurates the new premises of the Didouche Mourad agency located at Boulevard Amirouche N°8, Algiers Center. These more spacious and modern premises will enable our employees to provide a better welcome to customers and a better quality of service. This inauguration was also an opportunity for the Managing Director to take stock of commercial achievements as well as the need to develop the customer portfolio.

BDL’s online payment figures

mars 13, 2023

We had the opportunity to chat with a journalist from ALGERIA PRESSE SERVICE | وكالة الأنباء الجزائرية of the payment products that our bank markets. Mrs. Nawel Taleb and Mr. Boualem Reguieg exposed the BDL range of electronic payment products as well as the achievements of the BDL in interbank card – #CIB, electronic payment solutions, #TPE, mobile payment solutions and special offers for merchants . Also, that we are proud to work closely with our customers to offer #payment solutions adapted to their needs. We are committed to providing reliable and secure payment processing #services, as well as dedicated customer support to answer all transaction-related questions. And finally, we are convinced that our commitment to innovation and the #security of the #monetics_products we offer positions our bank as a key player in the sector, meeting the needs of individuals, professionals and businesses.

Le paiement électronique

janvier 13, 2023

Nous avons eu l’opportunité de discuter avec une journaliste de ALGÉRIE PRESSE SERVICE | وكالة الأنباء الجزائرية des produits monétiques que notre banque commercialise. Madame Nawel Taleb et Monsieur Boualem Reguieg ont exposé la gamme de la BDL en produits monétiques ainsi que les réalisations de la BDL en carte interbancaire – #CIB, solutions de paiement électronique, #TPE, solutions de paiement mobile et des offres spéciales pour les commerçants. Aussi, que nous sommes fiers de travailler en étroite collaboration avec nos clients pour offrir des solutions de #paiement adaptées à leurs besoins. Nous nous engageons à fournir des #services de traitement des paiements fiables et sécurisés, ainsi qu’une assistance clientèle dédiée pour répondre à toutes les questions relatives aux transactions. Et pour finir, nous sommes convaincus que notre engagement envers l’innovation et la #sécurité des #produits_monétiques que nous proposons positionne notre banque comme acteur incontournable du secteur, répondant aux besoins des particuliers, des professionnels et des entreprises.