On Friday, the Barbados National Bank (BNB) officially opened its premium banking centre at the new CGI Towers, creating its seventh branch on the island.

The branch, a full service operation but strategically targetted at high net-worth customers, was officially opened by Acting Prime Minister Mia Mottley in a ceremony attended by business executives, clients and other government representatives.

The new BNB branch at Warrens brings to three the number of commercial banks with a presence in the growing urban centre, following ScotiaBank and First Caribbean.

“ We are confident that the quality and range of services and products offered will be appreciated by our growing and discerning clientele,” said Ronald Harford, Chairman of BNB and Republic Bank.

Chief Executive of BNB, Robert LeHunte said the bank was expanding and hoping to well in its new location.

“Not only are we opening a new branch but we are introducing our premium banking centre as we expand our products and services.

“While our branches continue to serve us well, it is imperative that we seek out locations that will make it easier for our customers to transact their business. With premium banking and dedicated officers at Warrens , conducting financial transactions, whether commercial or personal, will be a seamless and pleasant exercise,” said Le Hunte.

The new BNB branch at Warrens is being managed by Juta Thorpe and is a full service branch where personal loans, deposits, safety deposit boxes, foriegn currency and point of sale transactions are facilitated.

By: Nationnews