Seylan Bank Kollupitiya branch now in Galle Road for enhanced customer convenience

Kapila Ariyaratne - Director/Chief Executive Officer- Seylan Bank together with Ramesh Jayasekara - Chief Operating Officer - Seylan Bank ceremoniously opening the doors of the new Kollupitiya branch.

Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, relocated its Kollupitiya branch to a spacious new location on 22 November. The branch which was previously located on Walukarama Road is now conveniently located at No. 490, Galle Road, Colombo 3 offering an array of enhanced services for discerning corporate and retail customers.

The service offerings at the new location have been expanded to reflect its mission of enabling growth and enriching lives for customers who have come to count on the Kollupitiya branch for banking solutions, over many years. Equipped with an exclusive Premier Banking Counter to offer personalised services via dedicated relationship managers, the new and improved branch is well-resourced to serve all Seylan customers with enhanced convenience.

“For the longest period, the Seylan Bank Kollupitiya branch has held a pivotal place in the hearts of our customers. It is with great pleasure, that we welcome our customers to the relocated Kollupitiya branch, which has new features and enhanced amenities. The new location offers plenty of parking and is a definitive business centre. We believe corporates, would find the branch especially useful and efficient, catering to their hectic schedules. The branch is designed to provide the greatest and most innovative services to our new and existing customers,” commented Seylan Bank Assistant General Manager, Branches Dimuth Sigera. 

Seylan Bank reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 3.2 billion for the nine months ending 30 September 2021, a 45% increase over the same time the previous year. During the year under review, the bank’s net interest income increased by 14.76% to Rs. 17,068 million, indicating a significant expansion as the sector recovers from the pandemic’s long-term impact.

The new branch, with ample parking, makes it easier for customers to access the premises and ATM services. The branch will be open for business during normal business hours. Seylan RED, the latest addition to its range of exclusive services for premier customers, brings in a host of personalised value-added services and benefits. Seylan customers can reach out to the new Kollupitiya branch on 011-2564080 for information on all products and services or contact the branch via email on [email protected].

Seylan Bank follows all guidelines set by the health authorities when managing day to day operations owing to the ongoing pandemic situation and encourages all customers to follow all relevant guidelines to ensure safety during these times of caution. The bank invites all customers to utilise Seylan’s multiple digital platforms for day-to-day transactions or visit www.seylan.lk for further information. Customers can also call the Seylan 24/7 hotline for further assistance on 011 200 88 88.

Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, operates with a vision to offer the ultimate banking experience to its valued customers through cutting-edge technology, innovative products, and best-in-class services. The bank has a growing clientele of SMEs, Retail and Corporate Customers, and has expanded its footprint with 172 branches, 70 Cash Deposit Machines, 86 Cheque Deposit Machines and an ATM network of 216 units across the country. 

Seylan Bank has been endorsed as a financially stable organisation with performance excellence across the board by Fitch Ratings, with the bank’s national long-term rating revised to ‘A’(lka). The bank was ranked second among public listed companies for transparency in corporate reporting by Transparency Global. These achievements are a testament to Seylan Bank’s financial stability and unwavering dedication to ensuring excellence across all aspects.