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NTB brings 365-day banking to Avissawella

29 Sep 2015 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      


Nations Trust Bank’s 92nd branch in Avissawella was ceremonially opened by Seethawaka Regency Chairman Wimal Perera (right) together with Nations Trust Bank Deputy General Manager Consumer Banking and American Express Cards Priyantha Talwatte (left) and Nations Trust Bank Deputy General Manager Leasing Priyantha Wijesekara and Avissawella Branch Manager Manoj Perera 



Nations Trust Bank (NTB), a key player in Sri Lanka’s financial services industry, reiterated its commitment towards expansion of its service with the opening of its Avissawella branch spreading its network to 92 branches islandwide. Growing rapidly since its inception, NTB has continued to gain momentum, extending reach and offering superior customer service, one that is unmatched in the banking industry today.

The new branch is located at No: 107, New Ratnapura Road, Avissawella and is open on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The branch is also open on weekends, Poya days and other Bank Holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Commenting on the opening American Express Cards and Consumer Banking Deputy General Manager Priyantha Talwatte stated, “Today is a special day for Nations Trust Bank as we are opening our 92nd branch in Avissawella today. During the past, this area was known as Seethawakapura and it has a rich and proud history. Today the town can be identified as a home to many small and medium entrepreneurs, who with their contribution towards industrial activity play a significant role in the economic development of Sri Lanka. 

The opening of this branch will facilitate our valuable customers with 365-day banking as well as extended banking hours offering an unparalleled customer experience to all small and medium enterprises and individual customers. Our dedicated branch staff will provide our customers expert advices on investment opportunities and their regular banking needs.”

NTB offers end-to-end financial solutions that range from savings to current accounts, investment plans, fixed deposits, remittance services, American Express credit cards, MasterCard credit card and USD travel cards. NTB also offers segmented services such as Private Banking, Inner Circle and Business Banking propositions, which are well-received value propositions amongst the bank’s loyal customer base. Business customers can access their working capital requirements as well as services such as factoring and post-dated cheque discounting through the newly-opened branch.