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The Good Life Starts Early with the Unveiling of NDB Bank’s "Privilege Junior Savings"

01 Mar 2024

As a trailblazer in Privilege Banking, NDB Bank introduces its latest innovation, "Privilege Junior Savings." This exclusive offering, tailored for the children of high-net-worth individuals, underscores the bank's commitment to instilling financial empowerment from a tender age.

Carefully curated for resident Sri Lankan minors aged 1 day to 18 years, Privilege Junior Savings stands as a testament to the Bank’s dedication to providing bespoke services to the distinct needs of privileged young individuals.

Kelum Edirisinghe, NDB CEO, articulates the vision behind Privilege Junior Savings, stating, "Nurturing future leaders with financial acumen, NDB Privilege Junior Savings serves as the bedrock for a secure and prosperous future." The bank aims to cultivate responsible financial habits while delivering exclusive benefits throughout their journey.

Privilege Junior Savings offers a suite of benefits, including elevated interest rates, bonus interest for monthly deposit commitments, a dedicated debit card facility for teenagers (13 to 18 years) via the NEOS Pixel Digital Savings Account, and mobile banking facilities. Account holders also enjoy a special gift scheme, hospitalisation cover, and a range of unique tailor-made engagement activities to partake in.

Beyond financial incentives, the account actively encourages valuable life skills, promoting compulsory savings, prioritising easy withdrawals for emergencies or educational needs, and fostering digital banking skills early on through the Bank’s mobile app, NEOS, as well as granting a debit card for greater financial independence.

To ensure responsible spending and parental oversight, NDB implements robust controls, allowing parents to seamlessly view balances and statements.

With the unveiling of Privilege Junior Savings, NDB Bank envisions a financial journey characterised by education, growth, and a secure future for young savers. The bank remains committed to providing tailored financial solutions, personalised services, and unwavering support to empower the next generation.

For detailed information on NDB Privilege Junior Savings, visit https://www.ndbbank.com/privilege-banking or contact 0117 448 018. NDB eagerly embraces this financial voyage with your child, nurturing a future of prosperity and financial wisdom. "Good Life Starts Early" with Privilege Junior Savings.

NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. The Bank was named the Retail Bank of the Year (Sri Lanka) at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2023 and the Best Corporate Bank 2023 by Asiamoney and also emerged as the Most Awarded Corporate in Sri Lanka in 2022 for the second consecutive year, as per the annual rankings of Sri Lankan publication LMD. The Bank was adjudged the Best Bank in Sri Lanka 2022 by Global Finance USA and Euromoney in their annual best bank awards programmes. Additionally, The Bank was named one of the "Top 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka 2022" by Great Place To Work, USA. NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group. The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.