Amana Bank recently opened its newest Self Banking Centre (SBC) in Kalpitiya, marking another milestone in the Bank’s commitment to providing accessible and convenient banking services across Sri Lanka. Located at the No. 202/B, Main Street, Kalpitiya, this SBC marks the opening of Amana Bank’s 67th customer location, which includes 34 SBCs and 33 fully fledged branches.
The Kalpitiya SBC was opened under the patronage of the Bank’s Chief Operating Officer Imtiaz Iqbal, Assistant Vice President - Deposit Mobilization and Digital Innovation Arshad Jamaldeen, Assistant Vice President – SME Banking Arshad Adhnan, Head of Business (Western Region) – Nishath Nawaz, Director of Divisional Education Office - A.M Ajwad, local business representatives, local government authorities and residents.
The Kalpitiya SBC will offer round-the-clock access for cash withdrawal, cash deposit, and cheque deposits.
Commenting on the expansion, Chief Operating Officer Imtiaz Iqbal stated, “We are delighted to extend our network to Kalpitiya through the establishment of a Self-Banking Centre. Our presence in Kalpitiya is a part of our commitment to expand our people friendly banking model to the rural regions of the country. This SBC is particularly beneficial for individuals involved in the fishery and various industries in Kalpitiya Region, making banking services more accessible to communities, ensuring ease and convenience in their financial transactions.”
Amãna Bank PLC is a stand-alone institution licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with Jeddah-based IsDB Group being the principal shareholder of the Bank. The IsDB Group is a ‘AAA’ rated multilateral development financial institution with a membership of 57 countries. Testifying its position as a leading practitioner of the non-interest based banking model, Amãna Banks continued to be recognised amongst the Top 50 Strongest Islamic Bank’s in the World by The Asian Banker. Fitch Ratings has conferred upon Amana Bank an investment-grade rating of BBB-(lka) with a stable outlook, paving the way for multiple opportunities to drive the bank's growth and expansion.
Amãna Bank does not have any subsidiaries, associates, or affiliated institutions apart from its engagement with OrphanCare as its Founding Sponsor.
Image caption : The official opening of the Self Banking Centre at Kalpitiya – Imtiaz Iqbal (Chief Operating Officer of Amãna Bank)
