Cargills Bank recently announced the opening of its third branch at Maitland Crescent, Colombo 7. Prior to this Cargills Bank had two branches located at Galle Road, Colombo 03 and Old Moor Street, Colombo 12.

The newly opened Maitland Crescent branch will offer superior customer service and personalized financial solutions to fulfill the needs of their valued customers. The branch which offers a wide variety of banking services such as savings accounts, current accounts, children’s savings account, senior citizens accounts as well as foreign currency accounts is also equipped with ample parking facilities in the heart of Colombo to provide customers with greater convenience.

A venture promoted by Cargills (Ceylon) PLC and CT Holdings PLC, Cargills Bank also has a strong financial background.

Speaking at the opening, Harris Premaratne, Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of Cargills Bank commented, “We are confident that we can offer our customers an unsurpassable service standard to ensure all their financial service requirements are satisfied. We hope to expand our branch network with unique access points in the very near future providing our services to all Sri Lankans.

With our breakthrough to the market on June 30, the bank is on the correct pace of its anticipated growth and our outlook is to be highly competitive in the banking industry in the future.”

The Chief Guest Merril J. Fernando, the Chairman MJF Group of Companies, the second largest shareholder that holds a 10% stake in Cargills Bank stated, “As an investor, I am very scrupulous about my investments and Cargills Bank was a well thought of decision I’ve made. Banks need to put the customer’s well-being ahead of any other motive.

We need to contribute towards the development and advancement of the small entrepreneurs.”

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