Nations Trust Bank takes 365-day banking to Monaragala

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Nations Trust Bank opened its newest branch in Monaragala offering a wide array of financial services to the people of the area. With the opening of this branch, Nations Trust Bank’s network now extends to 72 branches across the island. The new branch is located at No 190, Wellawaya Road, Monaragala and is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bank is also open on weekends, Poya days and other bank holidays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. providing convenience and easy access to the people in Monaragala. Nations Trust Bank offers a full range of banking services and expert advice to propel the development of Monaragala - a town with an economy that is growing rapidly, fuelled by a thriving farming community and emergent trading activity. The diversity of their livelihood and lifestyles demands a wide-range of financial solutions. Therefore, with the opening of Nations Trust Bank branch in this locality, the people of Moneragala will be able to gain access to their diverse financial needs. The Monaragala branch offers a host of retail banking services, such as current and savings accounts, children’s savings accounts, fixed deposits, pawning facilities, leasing facilities, investment plans, remittance services, the American Express card membership and the shopping (debit) card providing a complete suite of payment solutions to customers. The new branch will support the business community with the business banking offering which is coupled with a reward scheme offered to Platinum and Gold business customers allowing them to earn reward points based on the transactions made through their business account. In addition the bank offers a wide range of products; including post dated cheque discounting, short term working capital funding, long term loans, fast turnaround property based loans, cash management services, trade services, guarantee facilities and factoring solutions. Nations Trust Bank believes in extending convenience to their customers and Nations Mobile Banking is a convenient banking solution offered for day to day transactions. This Mobile App which can be downloaded free of charge to any Smart phone offers a simple, safe and effective way of doing your day to day banking transactions. Nations Mobile Banking gives customers the benefit of paying utility bills, checking or paying their American Express Card bills, accessing mini statements and checking their current/savings account balances anywhere, anytime through the use of this easy to use mobile app. Speaking at the opening Nations Trust Bank Chief Operating Officer Rohitha Ganegoda stated: “We are happy to open our 72nd branch in Monaragala which is the second largest district in Sri Lanka. The bank will bring new dimension in banking to the Monaragala District. The opening of this branch will facilitate all retail and business banking solutions which is a necessity in a fast growing district like Monaragala. Our dedicated branch staff will provide our valued customers expert advices on investment opportunities and their regular banking needs. We hope to reach out to a much broader set of customers through our Branch expansion as we have rolled out 15 branches this year and plan on continuing the same growth momentum in 2014.” Nations Trust Bank PLC is one of the fastest growing banks in Sri Lanka today. The group recorded a profit after tax of Rs. 1,596 million for the nine months ended 30 September 2013. The bank also received accolades in various spheres; top amongst the list was becoming the recipient of the award for the ‘Best HR Strategy in Line with Business’ at the Best Employer Brand Awards 2013, held in Singapore. The latest branch openings have resulted in increasing the bank’s island-wide presence with a branch network of 72 branches and an ATM network of 101 locations. Nations Trust Bank is also the sole issuer and acquirer for American Express Cards in Sri Lanka.