Bangkok Bank, led by Director and Executive Vice President Dr. Thaweelap Rittapirom and Executive Vice President Pochanee Kongkalai, welcomed Minister of Finance Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, President of Money Expo Santi Viriyarangsarit, and Co-President of Money Expo Pakanee Viriyaangsarit to the Bank’s booth at “Money Expo Year-End 2020”. The booth features a full range of financial and investment products, advice and services as well as promotions from the Bank and its partners to help customers get through the current coronavirus crisis with the Bank as a “Trusted Partner”.
Bangkok Bank Director and Executive Vice President Dr. Thaweelap Rittapirom said, “Bangkok Bank joined “Money Expo Year-End 2020” under the concept of “Bangkok Bank Wealth Journey”. The Bank has been using this concept throughout 2020 to reflect its variety of products and services that can meet the needs of different people at every stage of their life. Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, the Bank is committed to being a “Trusted Partner” to help customers get through the crisis. The Bank will continue to provide products and services that meet the needs of all customer segments as well as offering measures to support both customers who need help during the crisis and customers who want to build their wealth for the future. These include savings, investments, loans and other supportive measures. Customers can also receive advice from Bangkok Bank financial experts and leading partners at this event.”
For the highlight of this year, the Bank offers products, services and special promotions in its 300-square meter booth as a year-end gift for customers who visit the expo. Products and services that match customers’ lifestyle in the New Normal era are Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking, which is continually developing new features to be a platform for financial transactions and investments, and BeMerchant NextGen, an application that enables merchants to receive QR Code payments in line with modern customer behavior and also supports the country in moving towards a cashless society.
In addition, the Bank is offering products that increase the potential for wealth generation and help customers deal with risks in uncertain situations, such as mutual funds; Super Savings Fund (SSF) – a long-term investment with tax benefits; Bualuang Extra Savings Account – a deposit account that offers both savings and accident insurance coverage; credit cards; Be1st Smart card that supports the cashless society concept and secure transactions; Bancassurance; and Bualuang Property and SME loans. The Bank is also offering many fun activities and promotions as a year-end gift to customers including:
- One “Fabric Bag Limited Edition” worth 85 baht when registering for the event via QR Code and adding Bangkok Bank LINE Official. In addition, customers will get a special gift such as an umbrella worth 250 baht or a multi-purpose box worth 250 baht, when applying for bank products that meet the conditions through e-stamp collection. This helps drive the Digital Experience and emphasizes the Bank’s leadership in digital payment solutions.
- One gift voucher worth up to 1,000 baht when applying and paying for life insurance premiums according to the conditions
- One “Tote Bag Limited Edition” worth 195 baht when applying for BeMerchant NextGen
- One “Blue Bag” worth 390 baht, plus a free survey and assessment fee worth 3,210 baht and a credit management fee when booking properties for sale at the event
- A special interest rate when making a reservation for a home loan at the event and a notepad set and a neck pillow worth 259 baht when applying for a Bualuang Home Loan and submitting documents as per conditions
- Rewards from Tesco Lotus when applying for Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking and entering a special code on the mobile app at the event
- One “Eco Bag” worth 590 baht when applying for Be1st Smart TPN Rabbit Siriraj or Be1st Smart TPN Mastercard and paying the fee at the event
Dr. Thaweelap added that for the safety of attendees, the Bank organized the event with measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with the rules of the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) and the event organizer. The number of staff is in line with these measures, everyone inside the booths will wear masks, there will be hand sanitizer available, and tables and chairs will be set up in line with social distancing rules.
The Bank as a “Trusted Partner” is also providing useful advice and guidelines to ease the burden of retail customers and SMEs affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Supportive measures for Bualuang loan and unsecured personal loan customers include a 3-month loan holiday and at least a 30% reduction in installments. The Bank is also helping ease the burden of retail customers by reducing the minimum installment payment rate from 10% to 5% for all types of Bangkok Bank credit cardholders. Customers can also ask for advice on the various measures as well as financial planning directly from bank staff and partner companies at the event.
Furthermore, business customers who use the loan services of Bangkok Bank and other financial institutions with a credit limit of 50-500 million baht can apply for the BOT’s DR BIZ project. The project aims to increase the efficiency of debt management for all financial institutions in an integrated and comprehensive manner. DR BIZ also includes measures such as fixing old debt by reducing installment payments, extending debt repayment periods, adjusting conditions to suit customer needs, and setting appropriate grace periods and installment periods. In addition, the project also provides new loans to promising debtors with a clear business plan, the intention to conduct business seriously, and good debt repayment behavior to help their business move forward. The DR BIZ project is open for applications until December 31, 2020. Those interested in participating can ask for more information at the Bangkok Bank booth at the event.
“The current challenging situation has resulted in consumers adjusting their behavior to the New Normal era, whether it is receiving information through online media or using digital platforms as the main channel for transactions. During the COVID-19 situation, people like to avoid using cash, so the Bank is focusing on developing technology that meets customers’ needs and lifestyles. The Bank also understands that the economic slowdown and uncertainty has resulted in people paying more attention to financial planning, which is not only about creating wealth but also ensuring security under rapidly changing global circumstances. Therefore, the Bank as a “Trusted Partner” and our subsidiaries offer a wide range of products to meet the needs of customers who want to save money, invest, get access to loans, or want to access banking assistance measures. The Bank is committed to understanding customers’ worries so it can offer products, services and financial solutions that can truly meet their needs.”
Visitors to the Bangkok Bank booth can inquire about products and services, request financial and investment advice, apply for services, and receive promotions and special souvenirs. Money Expo Year-End 2020 is held from December 17-20, 2020 at BITEC Bangna. The Bank also offers real-time access to products/services and promotions on the organizer's website,
www.moneyexpoonline.com to provide greater convenience to consumers with a digital lifestyle.