Amana Bank relocates Ratnapura branch to a more convenient customer location 

Amana Bank is honoured to announce the relocation of its Ratnapura Branch to a more spacious and convenient customer location at No, 131-133, Main Street, Ratnapura, reaffirming the Bank’s ongoing commitment to provide better service and improved banking convenience for both existing and new customers in the area.

The branch opening ceremony was held recently under the distinguished patronage of Amana Bank’s Chief Operating Officer – Imtiaz Iqbal, along with Chief Risk Officer – M. M. S. Quvylidh, Vice President (Retail Banking & Marketing) – Siddeeque Akbar and Senior Vice President (Business Banking) – Irshad Iqbal. The event was also attended by members of the clergy, local authorities, area residents, business owners, Bank staff, customers, and other key stakeholders.

Speaking at the event, Chief Operating Officer Imtiaz Iqbal stated, “Having opened our doors initially in 2013, we are pleased to strengthen our presence in the ‘City of Gems’ with this relocation. Ratnapura is not only famous for its precious stones but also for its lush tea plantations, rubber estates, and spice cultivations. We take great pride in being a financial partner to many entrepreneurs and businesses in these industries, helping them grow and thrive through our unique, people-friendly banking model while also contributing to increasing the country’s foreign reserves through international trade. The relocation of this branch will support these businesses in their growth through our banking solutions. The new branch offers our customers a more comfortable and efficient banking experience, aligned with their growing needs.”

The newly relocated branch provides a full range of banking services, including account opening, personal financing, home financing, vehicle financing, gold certificate financing, SME banking and trade services. It also features a state of the art 24×7 banking zone with facilities for cash withdrawals, real-time cash deposits, cheque deposits and bill payments via Pay & Go kiosks.

To commemorate the opening, the Bank, as part of its community outreach initiatives, donated books cupboards to two under-privileged schools in the region, while also promoting the Bank funded OrphanCare programme with a ceremonial donation from a customer.

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 was recognised amongst the Top 25 Strongest Islamic Bank’s in the World by The Asian Banker.

Amãna Bank does not have any subsidiaries, associates, or affiliated institutions apart from its engagement with OrphanCare as its Founding Sponsor.

The official opening of the relocated Ratnapura Branch of Amana Bank took place under the patronage of Imtiaz Iqbal, Chief Operating Officer of Amana Bank.