DFCC Vardhana Bank (DVB), the everyday banking unit of DFCC Bank, the shining star of development banking, will be offering savers unique rewards to inculcate a high interest savings regimen as part of Avurudhu “Ganu Denu”, a cultural monetary transaction, during its “Vardhana Ganu Denu Sathiya” held from April 14 – 22, 2008. DVB, one of the country’s fastest growing commercial banks, will be offering new and existing customers the opportunity to increase their prosperity by taking part in high interest schemes.

This is DVB’s attempt to help customers experience first hand the prosperity promised by Avurudhu. By offering customers access to a high interest Mega Bonus Savings Account or a Dhana Vardhana Fixed Deposit, the bank is promoting a smarter savings culture this Avurudhu by tying in instant rewards with high interest savings mechanisms.

There will be super “Ganu Denu” rewards on offer for opening either a Mega Bonus Savings Account or a Dhana Vardhana Fixed Deposit. Commenting on this Avurudhu savings initiative, DFCC Vardhana Banka’s Managing Director, Mr. L.G. Perera, stated that immediate rewards were offered so that all people could better enjoy Avurudhu feeling that they had received some benefit for saving this season. “However, the more important phenomenon, in terms of heightened prosperity for our customers, is that with our help they will start making their money work for them in a smarter way as opposed to traditional low interest savings accounts. What we are most excited about is that by participating in our Mega Bonus Savings Account or Dhana Vardhana Fixed Deposit or both, our customers can truly have the possibility of being part of a more prosperous Avurudhu season.” DFCC Bank which was incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1955 is one of the top Banks in Sri Lanka with AA(lka) rating, defining a level of security and expertise that is hard to match. Its subsidiary, DFCC Vardhana Bank, which maintains AA-(lka) rating, is the fastest growing retail bank today. DFCC Vardhana Bank has 34 branches island-wide including Anuradhapura, Badulla, Bandarawela, Borella, Chillaw, Colombo, Dambulla, Deniyaya, Gampaha, Gangodawila, Gampola, Kauruwela, Kotahena, Kottawa, Kuliyapitiya, Kurunegala, Kalutara, Kiribathgoda, Katugasthota, Kadawatha, Kandy, Matale, Maharagama, Malabe, Matara, Negombo, Nugegoda, Nawala, Panadura, Piliyandala, Ratnapura and Wattala. The bank’s customers at all branches have access to a full range of commercial and personal banking services, including Current Accounts, Savings Accounts, Fixed Deposits, Foreign Currency Accounts and trade related finances.