AMANA BANK EXPANDS TO BALANGODA WITH FIRST SBC IN RATNAPURA DISTRICT.

Continuing its commitment towards expanding accessible and convenient banking services across Sri Lanka, Amana Bank recently opened its 46th Self Banking Centre in Balangoda, marking the Bank’s first Self Banking Centre in the Ratnapura District.

Strategically located at No. 321A, Ratnapura Road, Balagahamulla, Balangoda, the newly opened Self Banking Centre offers customers 24/7 access to essential banking facilities including cash withdrawals, cash deposits, and cheque deposits, delivering greater convenience to individuals, businesses, and the wider community in the area.

The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including W D K C Nawarathna – Chief Inspector of Police, Balangoda, and Ash Sheikh Rashad Zaman Rahmani – Chief Imam, Grand Jummah Masjid Balangoda, together with community leaders, business representatives, customers, and well-wishers from the area. Representing Amana Bank at the occasion were Azam Ameer – Assistant Vice President – Region 2, Azeez Junaideen – Branch Manager – Ratnapura Branch, and other officials of the Bank.

Speaking at the event, Assistant Vice President Azam Ameer stated, “We are pleased to expand our banking network to Balangoda and establish our first Self Banking Centre in the Ratnapura District. This initiative reflects our commitment to enhancing accessibility and convenience through modern banking solutions while supporting the financial needs of the surrounding community.”

As part of the opening celebrations, Amana Bank also carried out a community engagement initiative by distributing school stationery items to under-privileged primary schools in the area, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment towards social responsibility and community development.

Amana Bank PLC is a stand-alone institution licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with the 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, Amana Bank was recognized amongst the Top 50 Strongest Islamic Banks in the World by The Asian Banker. Amana Bank does not have any subsidiaries, associates, or affiliated institutions apart from its engagement with OrphanCare as its Founding Sponsor.