ComBank's ATMs dispense record Rs 25.3 b in December

The Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon dispensed Rs 25.3 b in December 2012, setting up an all-time high for cash dispensed in a single month.

The Bank's 555 ATMs processed a record 5.57 million transactions from December 1-31, and issued more than a billion rupees a day, five times during the month, on December 10, 21, 24, 28 and 31.

In the week preceding Christmas day, the Commercial Bank ATM network, one of largest automated cash dispensing systems dispensed Rs 6.56 billion.

The cumulative value of cash withdrawn in December 2012 beat the previous record set in April 2012 by 10 percent, the Bank said.

The highest number of transactions processed on a single day during the month was 274,000, on December 31.

"Once again, our ATM network has played an indispensable role in enhancing convenience for hundreds of thousands of Sri Lankans during one of the busiest periods of the year," Commercial Bank's Assistant General Manager, Operations, Palitha Perera said.

He said the record statistics also underline the robustness, capacity and reliability of the Bank's ATM network and are a strong case for continued investment in expanding delivery channels to support the needs of customers.