Amana Bank becomes first private bank to enter Thambala

Amana Bank has further expanded its people-friendly and development-focused banking footprint with the opening of its 41st Self Banking Centre (SBC) in Thambala, located in the Polonnaruwa district, marking its presence as the first private bank in Thambala and serving the surrounding agricultural and trading community. 

Responding to the long-standing need for a convenient and accessible banking facility in the area, the new SBC, located at 93A, Al-Hilal Pura, Thambala, offers customers 24/7 access to cash withdrawals, cash deposits and cheque deposits, ensuring unmatched ease and convenience for residents, merchants and traders.

The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of Amana Bank Assistant Vice President SME and Regional Branches Arshad Adnan, Head of Retail Sales and Acquisition Channels Mohamed Asmil and Kaduruwela Branch Manager Razick Jiffry. 

The event was graced by the presence of Divisional Secretary Lankapura H.M. Vishaka S. Jayawardhana, representatives of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama, Trustees of the Thambala Jummah Masjid, along with local business representatives and area residents. Commenting at the event, Adnan stated, “Thambala is a close-knit community located within one of Sri Lanka’s key agricultural regions, sustained by the Mahaweli River. By establishing this SBC, we are pleased to provide residents, farmers, traders and small businesses with convenient 24/7 access to secure banking services. This initiative underscores our commitment to supporting local livelihoods, strengthening rural economic activity and contributing to inclusive national development.”