Coupon on KBC Bank perpetuals to be paid as pla...

The coupons on  two perpetuals issued  by KBC Bank  NV in 2008  (1.25
billion euros KBC Bank 8% Perp NC5 Tier-1 issue and 700 million euros
KBC Bank 8% Perp NC5 Tier-1 issue) will be paid on 14 May 2009 and 27
June 2009.

KBC Bank is aware that, given the current volatility on the financial
markets, a number of clients have questioned whether or not they will
actually receive these  interest payments.  At the  moment, the  bank
sees no reason  why these  payments should be  called into  question.
Clients who present their coupons for payment on the above dates will
be paid in accordance with the conditions set out in the prospectus.


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