NDB takes ‘9-6 full service’ banking to Eheliyagoda
Thursday, 21 November 2013 00:09
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Announces opening of 78th branc
NDB opened its latest branch in Eheliyagoda in a bid to support the economic and livelihood development in the area. With this new addition, the NDB branch network has now grown to 78, signalling a steady continuation of the bank’s aggressive expansion agenda.
Eheliyagoda, located in the Ratnapura District is famed world over for its rich soil that holds valuable treasures. Known as a natural site for unique gemstones, Eheliyagoda is a city that contributes significantly to the economic development of the country; while providing employment opportunities in a variety of sectors including gem mining, tea cultivation and manufacturing as well as agriculture.
With the opening of its latest branch, NDB aims to take a wealth of financial services and expert advice to propel the development of Eheliyagoda; while empowering the aspiring people of the region by effectively meeting their diverse financial needs.
NDBs branch in Eheliyagoda will aim to support the business and entrepreneurial efforts of its people with customised SME financing facilities and advisory services. With its expertise and knowledge in SME financing, the bank will offer a wide range of products; including short term working capital loans, supplier and distributor finance and long term funding which will be beneficial to the cultivators, farmers, traders, distributors and other proprietors in the area.
The NDB Eheliyagoda branch also offers a host of retail banking services, such as current and savings accounts, children’s savings accounts, NRFC/RFC accounts, fixed deposits, housing loans, education loans, leasing facilities, credit and debit cards, pawning services as well as Western Union Money transfer services coupled with the convenience of internet banking and a call centre that operates 24 hours; so that customers would have easy access to a wide array of banking solutions.
With its new branch in Eheliyagoda, NDB will also focus on developing the micro entrepreneurs and cottage industrialists in the region through its livelihood development scheme ‘Divi Aruna’; that promotes financial inclusion for the smaller enterprises. The bank laid an initial step towards this long term endeavour; with the distribution of Divi Aruna Micro Finance Loan Schemes to several deserving individuals at a ceremony held subsequent to the unveiling of the new branch.
The bank conducted several community enrichment programmes in Eheliyagoda in lieu of the branch opening. Distribution of education material and books to students at Dharmapala Junior School in Eheliyagoda was a highlight of such programs which reiterated NDBs commitment to augment the lives of the people not only as a financial services provider but also as a responsible corporate citizen.
The branch located at No. 153, Main Street, Eheliyagoda will be open from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. offering the full range of financial services even during the extended banking hours.
NDB remains dedicated to bringing its customers one step closer to accomplishing their life long ambitions through the range of services that are accessible through its growing branch network. Further details on NDB’s many products and services can be obtained from its 24 hour Call Centre, by dialling 011 2 448 888 or by visiting NDB’s tri-lingual website on www.ndbbank.com.
