DFCC Bank Extends Gold Loan Services with Market-Leading Advance Across Three Key Locations

Demonstrating its continued commitment to inclusive and customer-centric banking, DFCC Bank has officially extended operating hours for its already established Gold Loan services in Trincomalee, Manipai, and Akkaraipattu. This enhancement is part of the Bank’s ongoing efforts to make trusted financial solutions more accessible and convenient for customers, especially in regions where banking hours often clash with everyday responsibilities. Alongside this service upgrade, DFCC continues to offer the highest advanced value currently available in Sri Lanka—up to Rs. 200,000 for a 24-karat gold sovereign.

By strengthening its presence in these locations, DFCC Bank reaffirms its role as a forward-thinking financial partner focused on empowerment, accessibility, and innovation. The improved Gold Loan service now aligns better with the lifestyles of local communities, offering extended weekday hours and Saturday pawning to better serve customers engaged in agriculture, self-employment, and other time-bound work.

Residents of Trincomalee, Manipai, and Akkaraipattu can now access DFCC’s fast, secure, and transparent Gold Loan process with even greater ease. Customised operating hours—weekday evening services until 6:00 PM at the Akkaraipattu branch, and Saturday banking from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Manipai and Trincomalee—are designed to maximise customer convenience and flexibility. These enhancements respond directly to the needs of customers whose schedules do not align with traditional banking hours.

What sets this initiative apart is not just the geographic reach but the unmatched loan value, delivered through a streamlined and customer-friendly process. In doing so, DFCC Bank is not only supporting financial resilience among individuals and families but also stimulating regional economic activity. The added convenience and superior loan terms position the Bank as a clear market leader in Gold Loan services and reflect a deliberate strategy to build meaningful financial infrastructure in communities that need it most.

Aasiri Iddamalgoda, Senior Vice President – Head of Retail Banking and Business Banking at DFCC Bank, stated, “This expansion is more than a product offering—it is a demonstration of our values as a bank committed to real-world impact. By delivering the highest loan advance in the market and reshaping our services to suit customer lifestyles, we are helping people unlock the true value of their assets, at a time and place that works for them.”

In enhancing its Gold Loan services through extended hours and greater access in Trincomalee, Manipai, and Akkaraipattu, DFCC Bank isn’t just filling a market gap—it’s setting a new standard for how financial services should be delivered: with empathy, precision, and a clear vision for shared prosperity. The initiative is a powerful example of how purpose-led finance can transform local economies and foster national growth, one community at a time.

About DFCC Bank

DFCC Bank PLC, established in 1955 and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange since 1956, is one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial institutions. Regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and rated A (lka) by Fitch Ratings, the Bank offers a comprehensive portfolio of retail, corporate, and SME banking services, along with treasury, investment, and trade finance solutions.

With customer centricity and sustainable innovation at its core, DFCC Bank delivers seamless and secure banking experiences, which include digital platforms like DFCC MySpace, and through a network of 138 branches and access to over 5,500 ATMs via the LankaPay network.

A recognised leader in sustainable finance and renewable energy initiatives, DFCC Bank is committed to reducing environmental impact and fostering long-term economic resilience.