By AminKef Sesay
Management of the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank launched the Visa Debit Card during a ceremony held on February 22nd 2020 at the Freetown Golf Club climaxing celebrations of the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank’s weeklong celebration of its 57th anniversary.
Managing Director, Fidelis Turay said the card can be used on POS devices and more than 20 million ATMs worldwide and also online to buy products and services.
Visa Debit cards work like cash, only better. They use funds directly from your bank account and are accepted worldwide.
They offer quick, secure and convenient access to your money in person, online, overseas and over the phone.
In his speech before the launching of the Visa Debit Card, MD Fidelis Turay thanked the Freetown Golf Club for collaborating with SLCB to deliver a successful combined golf and tennis tournament and gave hearty congratulations to all tournament participants.
He stated that thrills and spills, fierce competition and humorous banter filled both competitions, noting that, “No doubt, some of you will have bragging rights but I consider you all to be champions even if you haven’t won prizes.”
MD Fidelis Turay reported proudly that “The Bank continues to grow from strength to strength, bolstered by its digital transformation drive.” He added: “We have launched innovative products and services which have been well received by our valuable customers.”
He maintained that the bank has no intention of resting on their laurels as the most profitable bank with the largest customer base. “We will continue to delight you, our customers with products and services befitting the immense loyalty and support you continue to show us,” he said.
The Visa Debit cards which can be used anywhere in the world to buy goods and services, he said is another step in that direction.
For those that are tarrying to get onboard the SLCB train, he invited them to come and join SLCB in its exciting journey enhancing their banking experience.
