AMANA BANK

Amana Bank first private bank to expand to Pulmoddai

Amana Bank recently announced the opening of its latest Self Banking Centre (SBC) in Pulmoddai, a remote city located in the Trincomalee District of Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province. With this launch, Amana Bank becomes the first private bank to establish a presence in Pulmoddai, marking an important milestone in its journey of expanding access to banking across underserved communities.

Renowned for its ilmenite mineral sand mining as well as its lagoon and freshwater fishing industries, Pulmoddai plays a unique role in the region’s economy. Responding to the growing financial needs of the people of Pulmoddai, Amana Bank’s new  SBC located at No 1, Main Street, Pulmoddai, will provide customers with 24/7 access to cash withdrawals, cash deposits, and cheque deposits — ensuring unmatched ease and convenience in managing their finances.

This opening marks the Bank’s 38th Self Banking Centre and its 71st overall customer touchpoint. It is also the 4th SBC in the Trincomalee District, joining the existing centres in Muttur, Trincomalee, and Thoppur, alongside the Bank’s fully fledged branch in Kinniya.

The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of Vice President Retail Banking & Marketing Siddeeque Akbar, Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications Azim Rali, Manager Offsite SBC Operations Imran Mohamed, Kinniya Branch Manager Mohamed Ismathullah, as well as the Officer-in-Charge of Pulmoddai Police, local business representatives, and residents of the area.

Commenting at the event, Vice President Retail Banking & Marketing, Siddeeque Akbar, said:
“We are happy to expand our presence in Pulmoddai based on the strong demand from the local community for our unique people-friendly banking model. Our goal is to bring banking services closer to communities, providing them with unmatched ease and convenience in their financial transactions. This new Self Banking Centre will support the diverse banking needs of the local economy, including sectors such as fisheries, government employees, trading, and factory workers, thereby contributing to the region’s overall growth and prosperity.”

With the launch of the Pulmoddai SBC, Amana Bank continues to strengthen its commitment to enhancing financial inclusion by providing accessible and convenient banking solutions to communities across Sri Lanka.

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 recognized 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.