The new "Sampath Sanhinda Saver" account can be operated in Sri Lankan Rupees or foreign currency as per the choice of the account holder. A truly unique and attractive feature of the new account scheme is that interest will be paid twice a month for this account!
If the average balances on or below is Rs.9,999 the applicable interest rate will be 4.25% per annum while the average balances above Rs.10,001 will gain an interest rate of 8.25% per annum. And the additional interest rate for foreign currency account is 0.5% US$.
Sampath Sanhinda Saver Account can be opened by any Sri Lankan citizen of over 50 years of age, by making an initial deposit of Rs.1000 or US$100 for foreign currency accounts. The accounts holders will be eligible to a host of special discounts, offers and benefits from a large number of merchant outlets who have partnered with Sampath Bank.
All Sampath Sanhinda Saver account holders will be given priority service at any Sampath Bank branch. And a 50% discount is offered for "Door Step Banking Facility".[rc]
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July 29, 2009
SRI LANKA: Bank offers special savings account for senior citizens
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka / The Island / Business / July 29, 2009
Sampath Bank is launching a special savings account for senior citizens under Sanhinda Saver which the bank believes will be creating another revolution in the banking industry.
The new "Sampath Sanhinda Saver" account can be operated in Sri Lankan Rupees or foreign currency as per the choice of the account holder. A truly unique and attractive feature of the new account scheme is that interest will be paid twice a month for this account!
If the average balances on or below is Rs.9,999 the applicable interest rate will be 4.25% per annum while the average balances above Rs.10,001 will gain an interest rate of 8.25% per annum. And the additional interest rate for foreign currency account is 0.5% US$.
Sampath Sanhinda Saver Account can be opened by any Sri Lankan citizen of over 50 years of age, by making an initial deposit of Rs.1000 or US$100 for foreign currency accounts. The accounts holders will be eligible to a host of special discounts, offers and benefits from a large number of merchant outlets who have partnered with Sampath Bank.
All Sampath Sanhinda Saver account holders will be given priority service at any Sampath Bank branch. And a 50% discount is offered for "Door Step Banking Facility".[rc]
Copyright © Upali Newspapers Limited.
The new "Sampath Sanhinda Saver" account can be operated in Sri Lankan Rupees or foreign currency as per the choice of the account holder. A truly unique and attractive feature of the new account scheme is that interest will be paid twice a month for this account!
If the average balances on or below is Rs.9,999 the applicable interest rate will be 4.25% per annum while the average balances above Rs.10,001 will gain an interest rate of 8.25% per annum. And the additional interest rate for foreign currency account is 0.5% US$.
Sampath Sanhinda Saver Account can be opened by any Sri Lankan citizen of over 50 years of age, by making an initial deposit of Rs.1000 or US$100 for foreign currency accounts. The accounts holders will be eligible to a host of special discounts, offers and benefits from a large number of merchant outlets who have partnered with Sampath Bank.
All Sampath Sanhinda Saver account holders will be given priority service at any Sampath Bank branch. And a 50% discount is offered for "Door Step Banking Facility".[rc]
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