Amana Bank expands to Balangoda with first SBC in Ratnapura District

Opening of the Self Banking Centre by Azam Ameer 

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 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.