Amana Bank first private bank to expand to Pulmoddai

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Opening of Pulmoddai Self-Banking Centre by Amana Bank Vice President Retail Banking and Marketing Siddeeque Akbar along with Officer-in-Charge of Pulmoddai Police Station Bandara Wijeykoon

Amana Bank Vice President Retail Banking and Marketing Siddeeque Akbar addressing the gathering

Amana Bank recently announced the opening of its latest Self-Banking Centre (SBC) in Pulmoddai, a remote city located in the Trincomalee District of Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province. With this launch, Amana Bank becomes the first private bank to establish a presence in Pulmoddai, marking an important milestone in its journey of expanding access to banking across underserved communities.

Renowned for its Ilmenite mineral sand mining as well as its lagoon and freshwater fishing industries, Pulmoddai plays a unique role in the region’s economy. Responding to the growing financial needs of the people of Pulmoddai, Amana Bank’s new SBC located at

No. 1, Main Street, Pulmoddai, will provide customers with 24/7 access to cash withdrawals, cash deposits, and cheque deposits—ensuring unmatched ease and convenience in managing their finances.

This opening marks the Bank’s 38th Self-Banking Centre and its 71st overall customer touchpoint. It is also the 4th SBC in the Trincomalee District, joining the existing centres in Muttur, Trincomalee, and Thoppur, alongside the Bank’s fully fledged branch in Kinniya.

The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of Vice President Retail Banking and Marketing Siddeeque Akbar, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications Azim Rali, Manager Offsite SBC Operations Imran Mohamed, Kinniya Branch Manager Mohamed Ismathullah, as well as the Officer-in-Charge of Pulmoddai Police, local business representatives, and residents of the area.

Vice President Retail Banking and Marketing, Siddeeque Akbar, said: “We are happy to expand our presence in Pulmoddai based on the strong demand from the local community for our unique people-friendly banking model. Our goal is to bring banking services closer to communities, providing them with unmatched ease and convenience in their financial transactions. This new Self-Banking Centre will support the diverse banking needs of the local economy, including sectors such as fisheries, government employees, trading, and factory workers, thereby contributing to the region’s overall growth and prosperity.”

With the launch of the Pulmoddai SBC, Amana Bank continues to strengthen its commitment to enhancing financial inclusion by providing accessible and convenient banking solutions to communities across Sri Lanka.