NDB supports the growth of remittances – Appoints Union Chemists as a sub agent for Western Union Money Transfer Service
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) recently tied up with Union Chemists (Pte) Limited, enabling the company to provide Western Union money transfer service to beneficiaries through their branches island-wide. The service which will be soon implemented,would enable customers to have access to instant cash remitted from overseas until as late as 11pm daily at Union Chemists’ stores.
NDB is a primary agent for Western Union money transfer service in Sri Lanka and has previously appointed Regional Development Bank, Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC and Vision Care Optical Services (Pvt) Ltd as sub agents in a bid to make the service more accessible for its customers. The latest agreement with Union Chemists will enable the Bank to further strengthen the reach of this service and generate more opportunities for the growth of the popular money transfer facility.
With a rich history of more than 160 years, Western Union is an undisputed leader in the global money transfer industry and counts over 500,000 authorised agents in more than 200 countries worldwide. Western Union facilitates reliable, speedy and secure electronic money transferring to its clients making it simple and convenient to send and receive money across borders. As a primary agent for Western Union in Sri Lanka, NDB has been sharing a rewarding partnership with the global company for over 5 years. The appointment of Union Chemists as a sub agent will foster greater opportunity for the growth and propagation of the service amongst the public.
Further details on NDB’s products and services can be obtained from its 24 hour Call Centre, by calling 011 2 448 888 or by visiting NDB’s trilingual website at www.ndbbank.com.