NDB reopens state-of-the-art branch in Colpetty for a bigger, bolder banking experience

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NDB Group CEO Dimantha Seneviratne, MP Tiran Alles and NDB Chairman Eshana De Silva

NDB yesterday relocated its Colpetty branch to a more conveniently accessible location at No. 321, Galle Road, Colombo 3 to provide a better service experience to the bank’s clientele in the area, open from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The branch was opened by NDB Group CEO Dimantha Seneviratne and the senior management of NDB. The NDB Bank North Western Region Regional Office was also relocated to the very same building along with the Colpetty branch.

With the relocation of its branch, NDB renewed its profound banking relationships with the individuals and businessmen in the area, opening its doors to the aspiring entrepreneurs to benefit from the bank’s many customised SME financing facilities and advisory services while inspiring individuals to reach their financial aspirations with ease.

The new Colpetty branch is a one stop shop which includes a credit centre, a leasing centre, business banking and a variety of other services designed to provide NDB customers with the best of services. NDB pioneers in providing exceptional micro finance solutions for small scale entrepreneurs and gives constant empowerment to women and propel financial guidance to grow in their life.

With its expertise and knowledge in SME financing, NDB will continue to offer a range of SME banking solutions including short-term working capital loans, supplier and distributor finance and long term funding which will be beneficial to the traders, distributors as well as professionals and proprietors in the area.

The NDB Colpetty branch will also offer the ‘NDB Jayagamu Sri Lanka’ facilitation along with financial and non-financial services for the exporters and inventors of the area.

Supplemented by enhanced technology and the expertise of its staff members, the relocated Colpetty branch will continue to enrich the lives of its residents by providing a host of retail banking services; such as current and savings accounts, children’s savings accounts, fixed deposits, housing loans, leasing facilities, credit and debit cards, as well as NEOS mobile banking and NEOS online banking services coupled with the convenience of internet banking and a call centre that operates 24 hours. The newly relocated branch also consists of a Privilege Centre for the bank’s PRV and PRVS clientele.

Tharanga De Silva will continue duties as the Manager of the branch and his team will consist of Assistant Manager Prabath Somasekera, Niroshan De Silva, Amanda Rajapaksha, Nayani Wickramapathirana, Jathunanthan Balakrishnan, Kasuni Liyanage, Meshika Madushani Irushi Mahanthe, Oshan Munasinghe, Ahamed Rizvan and Akila Weerasinghe.

The bank, which is the fourth largest listed bank in Sri Lanka, is one of the fastest growing banks, having had a cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) in advances by 21% and in deposits by 25% in the last four years. From its inception, NDB Bank, along with the NDB Group has been a catalyst in the development of the nation, strengthening and empowering entrepreneurs, corporates and individuals from all strata of the economy.