Joint Development Bank opens service unit in Xayaboury
Joint Development Bank opens service unit in Xayaboury
The Joint Development Bank (JDB) recently opened its latest service unit in Simoungkhoun village, Xayaboury district, Xayaboury province, aiming to expand its operations and provide financial services to local customers.
According to bank representatives, the new service unit aims to offer convenience for customers and provide them with fast, efficient and reliable financial services.
The official opening ceremony was attended by Head of the Xayaboury Culture, Information and Tourism Department, Ms Bounphak Inthaphanya, and Deputy Director of the Joint Development Bank, Mr Khamhou Thongthavi, and witnessed by representatives of the Bank of the Lao PDR.
Mr Khamhou said at the ceremony that Joint Development Bank has continued to expand its service units as it is assisted by both the state and private sectors and trusted by members of the public, who hold the bank in high esteem.
He added that the new service unit will help in offering greater services and convenience to its clientele.
As JDB’s customer numbers continue to grow, the bank plans to further improve its technology systems and expand Automated Teller Machine (ATM) services. Now, one card can access up to four personal accounts if customers wish to exercise that option.
Customers can also access banking services via their mobile phone, including checking their account balance, transferring money and paying water and electricity bills.
The bank plans to use E-Banking and I-Banking services for transferring money as well as making product payments, meaning that customers can have access to convenient banking services at all hours of the day and night.
At present the Joint Development Bank has its Head Office in Vientiane and has expanded its service units to 13, including two units in the capital Vientiane – one at Thatluang and another in Sikhai village.
It also has service units in Vangvieng, Luang Prabang, Pakxe, Thakhek, Savanakhet, Tonpheung, and Houyxai districts of Bokeo province, Pakxan, Oudomxay, Luang Namtha, and the latest unit in Xayaboury.
At the end of this year, the bank also plans to further expand its service units to the provinces of Huaphan and Xieng Khuang, as well as opening new units in Lao Bao in Xeno and the villages of Dongdok, Xangkhou, and Nongniew in Vientiane.
Joint Development Bank also has future plans to expand in the southern provinces by opening new units in Saravan, Attapeu, and Xekong
The bank will continue rolling out its services with experienced staff to supply financial services for businesspeople both at home and overseas by offering reliable, convenient and trustworthy banking services.
During the official opening ceremony in Xayaboury, Joint Development Bank issued lucky draw prizes to the value of 32.4 million kip to thank its customers.
vientiane times
