Bartleet Finance launches 'Bilindu' Children's Savings Account

Bartleet Finance PLC, a member of the Bartleet Group, launched the 'Bilindu' Children's Savings Account, designed to give every child born at the Castle Street Hospital for women, a bank account with a cash deposit. It was launched under the patronage of Chairman Dharma Dheerasinghe, Ms Sybil Wettasinghe and Board of Directors of Bartleet Finance PLC.

The Bartleet 'Bilindu' Children's Savings account is themed 'Born rich'. The Bilindu Savings Account is for children up to five years. Bartleet Finance has introduced the Bartleet 'Bindu' Savings Account for children from five to 12 , while the Bartleet Smart Teen Account is for youth aged between s 12 to 18 years.

At the opening of the 'Bilindu' Savings Account, a deposit of Rs 500 is made to the account by the company.

A competitive rate of interest is offered while various gifts and cash prizes will be offered according to the age groups. Cash prizes are on offer to children who pass the GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations.

The Executive Director of Bartleet Finance PLC, S. Raghavan said, "For over 100 years, the Bartleet Group has been dedicated to improve the economy and the living conditions of the people of this country. As we are in the process of setting up branches in all parts of the country as a part of our branch expansion program, our aim is providing opportunities for the public to interact financially with us".