Considered the economic hub in the East, Batticaloa welcomes Nations Trust Bank, as it opens its 39th branch in the land of the singing fish, bringing its unique 365 days banking and extended banking hours concept to this town.

NTB will now connect Batticaloa with the rest of the country helping the people of the area to reach out through a banking network that’s unparalleled in service and convenience. The new branch will be declared open on the 17th of March,2010 in the presence of invitees and key personalities from the area, in keeping with Tamil & Muslim culture and tradition.

Commenting on the opening of this branch, Saliya Rajakaruna, CEO Nations Trust Bank said “The opening of this branch in Batticaloa is an important milestone in the history of the Bank as it marks the Bank’s affirmation in taking dynamic banking services to the East. We are confident that our services will be of immense value to the people of Batticaloa and we as a bank will be able to cater to all their financial needs with a customer centric approach”

The new branch based on an international design concepts is located at 29, Bar Road, Batticaloa which is a central and convenient location in the town and will offer customers banking services with the ultimate in international banking standards and local warmth. The bank believes in a customer centric approach and brings their Private Banking and Inner Circle propositions to the people of Batticaloa. Nation Trust offers a wide range of products including long term investment products, savings and day to day transactional banking to personal loans, pawning and leasing. Nations Trust Bank is also the sole issuers and acquirer for American Express credit cards in Sri Lanka.

Nations Trust Bank PLC is one of the fastest growing banks in Sri Lanka today. Its’ market positioning of being the benchmark of convenience is now ably supported by a host of financial services products and services that cater to the needs of the individual, corporate or institutional clients. The Bank has 39 branches, 11 leasing centers, 42 ATMs, 6 Personal Banking Centers as well as Internet Banking. Using the Nations Trust debit card, customers have the ability to access their accounts countrywide and internationally through ATMs of other banks which have the Cirrus/Maestro facility.