NTB takes 365 day banking to Kuliyapitiya

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The town of Kuliyapitiya welcomed 365 day banking with extended banking hours as Nations Trust Bank (NTB) opened their 54th branch recently. Kuliyapitiya is a large city in the Kurunegala District that excels in commerce, retail and agriculture enterprise and is home to the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

Nations Leasing has long serviced the town of Kuliyapitiya with fast and convenient leasing facilities. In line with the bank’s strategy of enhancing accessibility and convenience, it was felt it was time to provide full banking services to this busy town. The new branch is based on the proprietary design concept offering the ultimate in banking standards and is located at 72A, Hettipola Road, Kuliyapitiya.

The suite of product offerings includes private banking and inner circle membership, a 24 hour customer contact centre and the American Express card franchise. The bank also offers pawning and remittance services. These products and services have helped to win over and maintain a strong and loyal customer base in a span of time.

NTB will also extend to Kuliyapitiya the ongoing Nations Saver account promotion that offers an array of electrical household appliances to monthly savers where winners are rewarded at every branch each quarter. By maintaining a minimum balance of Rs. 5, 000 for three months in the savings account customers are eligible to participate in this promotion and each additional Rs. 5,000saved in the account will add multiple chances to the quarterly draws.

NTB closed the first half with a post tax profit of Rs. 893 million surpassing the comparative period of last year by 21%. Core-earnings posted good growth over 2011 with revenue increasing at a higher rate of 13%. The Bank continued to progress well in diversifying its portfolio and earnings base while optimising returns in a controlled growth environment.

Commenting on this 54th branch opening, Retail and SME Banking DGM Keshini Jayawardena said, “We are delighted to be expanding our own special brand of banking from Nations Trust to the people of Kuliyapitiya where we will offer them the convenience of 365 Day Banking and extended banking hours and of course, the exceptional customer service which is the hallmark of NTB.”