GTBank opens new branch at Tema

Benjamin Glover Apr - 26 - 2015 , 22:15

Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited has opened a new branch at the Tema Port to serve customers within that enclave.

The new branch, the 30th by the bank, is located within the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) Towers and would operate normal retail, commercial and SME banking services as well as offer various money transfer services, including the bank’s own proprietary Guaranty Trust Money Transfer service (GTMT).

It will be for both inward and outward remittances within West Africa and its domestic transfer service called G-Cash. Other money transfer services on offer include MoneyGram, Western Union and Vigo.

Customers can also enjoy e-banking solutions such as GeNS (Guaranty Electronic Notification System) for instant alerts on all transactions, Internet Banking, SMS Banking, Statement via Email, Slip Free banking and other payment systems ideal for shops and businesses such as MasterCard enabled Point of Sale (POS) terminals.

Inauguration

Speaking at the official opening of the branch, the Managing Director of GT Bank, Mr Lekan Sanusi said the opening of the new branch was consistent with the banks five-year strategic plan developed in 2012.

He said in addition to the major services offered, the bank would attend to the specific needs of the maritime sector relating mainly to collections and payments.

"In the last two years, we have been adjudged the technology bank of the year, so we are known in the market for using technology to drive service. At the last banking awards organised by Corporate Initiative Ghana (CIG), we were adjudged the Best Bank in Product Innovation, which means we combine technology with products to derive products that will put convenience at the doorsteps of customers," he said.

The Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Mr Richard A. Y. Anamoo, commended the management of GT Bank for establishing its presence within the maritime enclave after a number of banks had turned down the offer.