BOC relocates Galewela branch to new, own premises to offer modern banking services

BOC Chairman Kanchana Ratwatte cutting the ribbon, officially opening the new Galewela branch as General Manager D.P.K. Gunasekera looks on

The inauguration of BOC’s newest branch took place on Friday, 2 April, with its Galewela branch being shifted to a fresh, bank-owned building. Located within the Matale District, along Kurunegala Road, the Galewela branch relocation represents a continuation of the bank’s efforts to offer contemporary banking services across all locations while furthering its extensive network islandwide. 

The opening ceremony was held under the patronage and attendance of the Bank’s Chairman Kanchana Ratwatte, BOC’s General Manager D.P.K. Gunasekera, Galewela Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman U.R. Jayathilake and Secretary M.K.P. Ariyarathne, plus members of BOC’s corporate management team. 

BOC’s modern facility in Galewela will provide customers access to full-range, modern banking services, ensuring they are connected to the bank’s wider branch network islandwide. This will afford them the convenience of carrying out banking transactions to any part of the country through the Galewela branch.

The banking services offered will include those commonly accessible to BOC customers at branches across the country, such as current and local plus foreign currency Savings accounts, fixed deposit products, investment plans, loan products including BOC’s industry-renowned ‘Divi Udana’ scheme, leasing and pawning facilities. 

At their branch in Galewela, customers can also avail themselves of debit and credit card facilities together with international money transfer plus remittance services, while also enjoying digital banking conveniences through dedicated BOC apps and platforms including BOC Smart online banking, B-APP mobile banking, and SmartPay QR scan mobile app.

BOC’s Galewela branch will continue the bank’s focus on providing comprehensive, modern banking services across all its branches, with an emphasis on delivering convenience as customers conduct daily banking activities and in accessing financial products and services to enhance their lives.