Picture shows W. Karunajeewa, Chairman of People's Bank, making a transaction with a trader through the palm top banking system, at Manning Market. Also present are M. Wickramasinghe, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager of People's Bank (extreme left) together with bank officers.

State banking giant People's Bank has launched its latest service offer to its customers with the introduction of palm-top banking aimed at taking the bank to the people and addressing their banking requirements on the spot, the Bank said.

The first transaction was carried out at a ceremony held recently at the Manning Market in Pettah with the participation of traders, and the corporate management and staff of People's Bank.

Through palm-top banking, customers will be able to open an account, make deposits or withdrawals, apply for loans, make balance inquiries and do reversals. Palm-top-equipped People's Bank officers will come to the customer whether it is a home, business premise or work place, the Bank statement said.

Addressing the gathering, W. Karunajeewa, Chairman of People's Bank said, "People's Bank always has the aspirations of the people in its mind in all its activities, and products and services. The introduction of this new service of palm-top banking is one such way in which the Bank is looking after the welfare of the people."