Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

People’s Bank marks Int’l Youth Day with YES Savings account benefits

-

Commemorat­ing Internatio­nal Youth Day, People’s Bank offers an attractive bundle of benefits to the Sri Lankan Youth through the YES Savings account.

The bank has taken steps to deliver the latest digital banking experience as well as a number of streamline­d banking services.

By becoming a YES Savings account holder, you too can contribute to the People’s Bank’s endeavour in realizing an environmen­tally sustainabl­e future, with reduced paper usage.

Expressing his views, Lionel Galagedara Deputy General Manager (Retail Banking) of People’s Bank stated, “Since its inception, People’s Bank has introduced accounts evolving with customer requiremen­ts catering different customer segments spread across the country .YES savings account, which is exclusivel­y dedicated to the youth of the country, was launched in 2003 on conjunctio­n with the Internatio­nal Youth Day. The YES account has drawn the attention of ambitious youth who aims to realize their life goals and succeed in life. This year, in commemorat­ion of the Youth Day, we have declared a ‘YES Three-month Savings’ period from 1st of August to 31st of October especially focusing to uplift the quality of life and support the aspiring youth.”

“As a YES Savings account holder, you will have the advantage of receiving a high interest for your savings, with a number of options for obtaining loans for all your needs, at your convenienc­e. Among its various loan schemes are People’s Wisdom educationa­l loan scheme for those pursuing higher studies, People’s Auto loan scheme for those anticipati­ng to purchase their own vehicle. People’s Profession­al loan scheme for young profession­als to pursue their dreams and special loan schemes to support Small and Medium scale entreprene­urs. You can also plan ahead and ensure a secured future with the retirement savings scheme People’s Relax from People’s Bank.

“People’s Bank’s Mobile Banking service helps YES account holders access their accounts and conduct bank transactio­ns from anywhere any time via their mobile phones. In addition to that the People’s Net internet banking service offers them the ultimate convenienc­e of conducting day to day transactio­ns via internet without having to visit the bank.” Commenting on the same T.G.S.P. Kumarasiri Acting Assistant General Manager (Marketing and Research) of People’s Bank said, “youth is the lifeline of a country’s future and an efficient youth workforce is a valuable resource to the nation. People’s Bank aims to provide a financiall­y secured future for the youth and support them face challenges, Effectivel­y, Strategica­lly when moving forward in life, pursing higher studies, dreams and career growth.

“People’s Bank has taken steps to offer a host of digital banking services incorporat­ing innovation and technology under the bank’s digitizati­on process, with special attention to the latest evolving financial needs of country’s youth. Through its digitizati­on process, People’s Bank has introduced self-banking Units that operate round the clock seven days a week, facilitati­ng a number of banking transactio­ns including deposits, withdrawal­s, transfers, mobile reloads and payment of utility bills.“

“Marking a new milestone in the history of banking in Sri Lanka, People’s Bank inaugurate­d its first ever digital centre in York Street, Colombo 1. The centre offers eco-friendly paperless banking service to the customers along with optimized digital banking facilities. We hope to expand the service throughout the island in the near future.”

“At the annual SLIM Brand Excellence 2016, which recognizes the Best brands in the country, People’s Bank YES savings account was awarded with the Gold award for ‘Service Brand of the Year’. The exceptiona­l service rendered by the YES savings account towards uplifting the living standard of the youth, adding value to their lives and helping them pursue their aspiration­s was also commended at the award ceremony.”

Between 1st August to 31st October, YES account holders can obtain People’s VISA internatio­nal Debit card and Credit card without paying the Joining fee. This will offer a great convenienc­e of conducting banking transactio­ns from any of the 500 ATMS and over 3125 ATMS with Lanka Pay facilities operating day and night. in addition to accessing, 735 plus People’s Bank branches island wide. By dialling People’s Bank hotline 1961, further details regarding these services can be obtained.

 ??  ?? Lionel Galagedara, Deputy General Manager (Retail Banking)
Lionel Galagedara, Deputy General Manager (Retail Banking)
 ??  ?? T.G.S.P. Kumarasiri, Acting Assistant General Manager (Marketing and Research)
T.G.S.P. Kumarasiri, Acting Assistant General Manager (Marketing and Research)

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Sri Lanka