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State
banking giant People’s Bank launched its latest
service offer to its customers with the introduction
of palm top banking.
This move aims to take the bank to the people addressing
their banking requirements on the spot, leading to increased
efficiency and functionality, while also being a part
of the anywhere – anytime banking process of People’s
Bank.
The first transaction was carried out at a ceremony
held recently at the Manning Market in Pettah, one of
the busiest markets in Sri Lanka, with the participation
of many enthusiastic traders, and the corporate management
and staff of People’s Bank.
Through palm top banking, customers will be able to
open an account, make deposits or withdrawals, apply
for loans, make balance inquiries and do reversals.
Operated through palm top-equipped People’s Bank
officers who will come to the customer whether it is
a home, business premise or work place, this service
will undoubtedly save people time and effort and help
ease the pressures of hectic day-to-day lives.
Addressing the gathering at Manning Market, W. Karunajeewa,
Chairman of People’s Bank said, “People’s
Bank always has the aspirations of the people in its
mind in all its activities, and products and services.
The introduction of this new service of palm top banking
is one such way in which the Bank is looking after the
welfare of the people. We want to see our customers
achieve their goals, and give all the support we can
through this type of new service offer.”
Also speaking at the event was P. V. Pathirana, SDGM
– Business Support and Productivity Management,
who maintained that modern day changes in technology
and related innovations have reversed the traditional
method of people visiting the bank. “Today, the
Bank visits the customer, and People’s Bank too
is proud to join this customer-oriented service offer
through the introduction of palm top banking.”
Deepal Abeysekera, Head of Marketing and Public Affairs
added, “Our aim is to make available the convenience
of obtaining services using technology to all aspiring
people of Sri Lanka, complimenting the services offered
by our widest branch network of 638 branches and service
centers.
Over
50% of the total population of Sri Lanka obtain our
services.” Dr. D. N. D. Ramanayake, Head of IT
said, “Wherever you are, using a PDA, we now bring
the Bank to your doorstep with online real-time functionalities.
Using innovative technology, it will usher a new era
of convenience to our customers.”
As the bank of the aspiring people of Sri Lanka, People’s
Bank is constantly looking for new ways to bring convenience
to our customers, and indeed to the people of the country.
The Bank is a partner in their successes and stands
by them in their hour of need, while making a significant
contribution to the national economy. With the introduction
of palm top banking, People’s Bank has taken yet
another step towards improving the quality of people’s
lives.
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