NDB opens newest branch in Akuressa

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NDB extended its reach within the Southern Province with the opening of its 70th branch in Akuressa recently, offering a wide range of financial services to residents of an area thriving in agrarian industry.

Nourished by the Nilwala River flowing through the area, the opulent soil of Akuressa produces bountiful crops of tea, rubber, paddy and vegetable. Diverse agrarian produce of Akuressa strengthen the Sri Lankan economy by increasing national production and contributing to the export income.

The town is also home to many small and medium industrialists and traders who with their contribution towards the harvests and trade play a significant role in the economic development of the country.

NDB stepped into Akuressa with the aim to support the efforts of its people and propel the economic development of the town with a diverse range of banking products and financial expertise.

To the small and medium entrepreneurs in Akuressa, NDB’s new branch will offer a range of SME financing facilities including industry specific credit facilities, short term working capital loans, supplier and distributor financing and long term funding coupled with advisory services in the areas of banking, industry knowledge, wealth creation as well as capital management.

In addition, NDB will offer its customers a range of retail banking services such as current accounts, savings accounts with high rewards, children’s savings accounts with an exciting gift scheme, NRFC/RFC accounts, fixed deposits, housing loans, education loans, personal loans, leasing facilities, credit and debit cards, pawning services, Western Union Money transfer services, as well as bancassurrance.

NDB’s newest branch is located at No 21, Main Street, Akuressa and will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.

NDB is one of the fastest growing banks in the country with NDB Group having regional operations in Maldives and Bangladesh. The bank offers a wide range of commercial banking services through its growing island-wide branch network, catering to an increasing customer base from all walks of life.

Through the combined synergies of the diverse constituents of the NDB Group, its customers have access to a full range of banking and financial services; including project finance, corporate banking, SME lending, retail banking, investment banking, stock brokering, wealth management and insurance solutions making NDB a truly universal bank.