NBC ATM CARD HOLDERS TOPS 200,000

 

15, May 2006

NBC has reconfirmed its position as one of the leading banks in Tanzania by announcing that its ATM Cardholder’s base has topped the 200,000 mark. This achievement is another milestone in the illustrious history of the bank that has its roots solidly in the soil of Tanzania. The usage of these cards are facilitated by an equally impressive diversified distribution footprint comprising 35 electronically linked branches countrywide as well as 58 VISA enabled Automated Teller Machines (ATM) nationwide  

NBC has been a market leader and pioneer in many areas including amongst others the number of branches; the number of ATMs and the ever-improving level of service it provides. Now NBC is the first bank in Tanzania to reach such a large number of people through ATM cards. 200,000 Tanzanians now carry a part of NBC with them for their comfort, security and convenience, which is nothing less than commendable. 

“All of this would of course not have been possible or even worthwhile pursuing if it was done without the loyal support of our customers. The ever-increasing sophistication levels and demands of our customers are the driving force behind what we try to achieve. The installation of the ATM network has been part of our drive to provide our customers with the simplest and safest way to secure 24-hour access to their money. 200,000 people can not be wrong and once again it is our customers that prove that NBC is conveniently everywhere,” says Christo de Vries, NBC Managing Director.  

“We at NBC continually strive to make sure that banking with NBC is truly a rewarding experience and occasions like this are particularly gratifying for us. The cardholder numbers are a true testimony of NBC’s excellence in the field of convenient banking,” said De Vries. 

NBC has installed 10 new stand alone ATMs outside its branch network in commercially active areas such as Mwenge BP, BP Sinza, BP Kinondoni, BP Mikocheni, Kobil Buguruni, Kariakoo Market, GAPCO Magomeni, BP Msamvu, BP Jamhuri Mwanza, and TFA Shopping Center in Arusha. The installation of these new ATMs confirms NBC commitment of bringing banking closer to its customers. 

De Vries concluded by reconfirming that “further development and expansion of the NBC footprint and product range will be done not only in terms of addressing existing customer needs but also in anticipation of latent needs by addressing them proactively”.