Mangalore: Karnataka Bank Opens 400th ATM at Bejai Church Complex

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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (VM)

Mangalore, Aug 14: The 400th ATM outlet of Karnataka Bank was inaugurated by Fr Victor Machado, parish priest at Bejai Church complex here on Tuesday August 14.

The inauguration was followed by a formal stage programme at Bejai Church hall, presided over by Karnataka Bank chairman Ananthkrishna.

Fr Victor in his address said that he was honored to attend the inauguration and was happy that the ATM had been set up in the church premises. He wished good luck to the Bank and asked the Bank and its customers to grow together.

“Let the Bank grow faster, higher and stronger,” he proclaimed.

P Jayaram Bhat, managing director of the Bank in his address briefed about the developments of Karnakata Bank. "The Bank plans to install another 50 ATMs by the end of this year. As per a survey conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), among the 52 banks that provide ATM facilities, Karnataka Bank is in the fourth position, which is a praiseworthy achievement," he said.

Ananthkrishna in his presidential address mentioned the use of debit cards of the Bank in which withdrawals up to Rs 50,000 can be made. He asked the customers to make use of this facility, adding that Karnataka Bank is the only bank to offer it.

AGM HPR Hande welcomed and Sandra, branch manager proposed the vote of thanks.

Noel Pinto, chief manager of Kodialbail branch, MLA Abhayachandra Jain, Upendra Prabhu, general manager, Raghava, Prabhakar Rao, Nagesh Rao, Felci Frank among others were present.