President opens Bank of Ceylon’s newest branches in Welikanda and Aralaganwila

The Bank of Ceylon opened its 626th newest branch in Welikandaand relocated its Aralaganwila branch recently. The fully fledged branch was declared opened by President Maithripala Sirisena at the invitation of the Bank of Ceylon’s Chairman, President’s Counsel Ronald C.Perera in a ceremony which was held at the branch premises.

President Maithripala Sirisena cutting the ribbon at the BOC Welikanda branch opening. Public Enterprise Development Minister Kabir Hashim, North Central Province Chief Minister Peshala Jayarathne, Bank of Ceylon Chairman President’s Counsel Ronald. C. Perera, General Manager D.M. Gunasekara and other distinguished delegates were also present

“With the opening of the Welikanda branch and relocation of Aralaganwila branch to a spacious and convenient location, we ensure that our customers in those areas can get the best banking solutions with utmost convenience. With special reference to Welikanda opening we look beyond providing banking solutions that is to empower residents of this area by getting involved with agricultural development projects through our SME and Micro financing schemes andlivelihood development. We also look forward to gradually enhance the financial literacy of these people,” stated the Chairman.

The two branches comprise an ATM facility that enables 24 hour banking access to customers. Being part of the Bank’s wide branch network of 625, these branches enable their customers to connect with any other branch spread across the country.Thecustomers can also enjoy all other retail banking facilities that are available in any other BOC branch including the bank’s online banking facility and its newest “Smartgen” product.