{"id":151100,"date":"2025-07-31T17:17:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T00:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/?p=151100"},"modified":"2025-07-31T17:17:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T00:17:22","slug":"ndb-bank-strengthens-dubai-remittance-support-to-deliver-comprehensive-remittance-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/2025\/07\/31\/ndb-bank-strengthens-dubai-remittance-support-to-deliver-comprehensive-remittance-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"NDB Bank Strengthens Dubai Remittance Support to deliver Comprehensive Remittance Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>National Development Bank PLC<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>NDB Bank has strengthened its presence in Dubai with the appointment of Mr. Akila Bogahawatta as its dedicated remittance representative, underscoring the Bank\u2019s commitment to Sri Lankan expatriates in the UAE. Mr. Bogahawatta will serve as a one\u2011stop liaison for all NDB remittance services, helping customers select the fastest and most cost\u2011effective channels to send money home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NDB offers multiple remittance options to suit everyone\u2019s needs. Through Western Union, senders can arrange instant cash pickups at any NDB branch or authorised agent, such as Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC, Regional Development Bank, Sarvodaya Development Finance, and CDB Finance, simply by providing a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) and valid ID. For direct account credits, NDB Qik Remittance delivers funds securely to any NDB or third\u2011party bank account in Sri Lanka, complete with real\u2011time confirmation and minimal paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reach customers in over 200 countries, NDB partners with global networks including Federal Exchange, UREMIT, Mastercard, Instant Cash, and Mondial Bony Service. These collaborations ensure that remitters can choose their preferred provider and track each transaction from sender to beneficiary via SMS or email updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, NDB\u2019s Remit Saver Account transforms remittances into long\u2011term savings. This tailored account offers higher interest rates, NEOS mobile and online banking access, e\u2011statements on request, preferential fixed\u2011deposit rates, and complimentary insurance coverage, allowing families to grow their savings and plan for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sri Lankans in the UAE depend on reliable remittances to support loved ones and build financial security back home,\u201d said Mr.\u202fBogahawatta. I look forward to guiding our customers through every step of the process, ensuring they benefit from NDB\u2019s speed, transparency, and dedicated support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sri Lankans in Dubai can reach Mr.\u202fBogahawatta on WhatsApp at +971\u202f505\u202f707\u202f866 or by phone during UAE business hours. They may also visit NDB\u2019s branches in Sri Lanka, authorised agent locations, or log in to NEOS mobile banking to explore the full range of remittance services that power families and communities across the island.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Development Bank PLC NDB Bank has strengthened its presence in Dubai with the appointment of Mr. Akila Bogahawatta as its dedicated remittance representative, underscoring the Bank\u2019s commitment to Sri Lankan expatriates in the UAE. Mr. Bogahawatta will serve as a one\u2011stop liaison for all NDB remittance services, helping customers select the fastest and most [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-151100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-business"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151100"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151100\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}