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Cargills Bank ‘Kotipathi Investment Savings Account’ turns financial goals into reality

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Senarath Bandara 
MD/CEO
Dushyanthan Somasundaram -  Head of Business Development

Delivering on the evolving needs and expectations of its growing customer base, Cargills Bank has introduced its new ‘Kotipathi’ Investment Savings Account. 
A future-facing, structured investment facility, ‘Kotipathi’ is designed to encourage disciplined long-term saving, while offering a clear path toward life’s most important financial goals, and reflectsthe Bank’s continued commitment to creating practical, empowering financial solutions that respond to the evolving needs of all Sri Lankans.
Designed to be both aspirational and accessible, Kotipathi provides a highly competitive interest rate of 10 percent p.a. Flexibility is central to anyone’s financial journey, so plans start with a monthly commitment as low as Rs.4,841.
Meanwhile, the investment period rangesfrom 3 to 10 years, and target investment values (at maturity)start at Rs. 1 million.  The plan is structured to empower customers to work steadily towards major financial and life milestones such as homeownership, children’s education, retirement planning, starting a business, and other life goals.
Furthermore, after 12 consecutive monthly commitments, customers become eligible for preapproved loans of up to 90 percent of their Kotipathi Investment Savings Account balance, ensuring they retain access to liquidity without interrupting their savings momentum. Accountholders can also benefit from preapproved credit cards and preferential fixed deposit rates, turning Kotipathi into a comprehensive foundation for financial planning.
Discussing the thoughtbehind the product, Senarath Bandara – Managing Director and CEO of Cargills Bank said, “Financial independence begins with the ability to save with purpose. Kotipathi thus goes beyond a simple savings product.It is a comprehensive tool to help people build their futures with intention. Whether your goal is a family home, a peaceful retirement, or anything in between, our objective is to provide a reliable, rewarding path to make those ambitions achievable. At Cargills Bank, we remain committed to bringing progressive banking solutions that truly harness the spirit of progress in every Sri Lankan.”
With its competitive returns and added benefits, the Kotipathi Investment Savings Account positions itself for customers that aspire to build meaningful savings and want their money to compound over time.