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SURREY, BC, January 31, 2011 – BMO Bank of Montreal today announced the opening of the new 159th St. & Fraser Highway Branch in the Fleetwood neighbourhood shopping complex, Plaza Fruiticana, in Surrey, B.C. BMO's new $1.3 million branch provides a full range of personal and commercial services.
“The opening of the 159th& Fraser Highway branch clearly demonstrates BMO's commitment to expanding its presence and providing an exceptional customer experience for our growing customer base in Surrey, B.C.,” said Teresa McFadden, Personal Banking Area Manager, Vancouver Suburban District, BMO Bank of Montreal.
BMO's new state-of-the-art branch offers increased conveniences for customers, including:
- financial services in six languages – English, Hindi, Punjabi, Tagalog, Italian and Sinhalese;
- three Instabank automated banking machines (ABMs) accessible 24/7, including a drive-thru ABM;
- full wheelchair accessibility and ample free parking
- individual client meeting rooms and counter “pods” for better customer conversations
- coin counting machine, useful for small businesses and personal customers – starting in March if you use the coin machine you can receive $25 matching deposited into a Premium Rate Savings Account.
“We are very excited to welcome Surrey residents to the 159th & Fraser Highway Branch,” added Amarjit Pandher, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal. “We are looking forward to providing our customers from the Fleetwood area with access to our expert financial advice, whether it's planning for retirement or finding the right mortgage solution.”
Hours of operation for the branch are:
Monday – Wednesday 9:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday & Friday 9:30am – 6:00pm
Saturday 9:30am – 4:00pm
BMO's Corporate Social Responsibility Surrey
BMO is an active corporate citizen in Surrey. Recent major donations have been given to Peace Arch Hospital and Surrey Memorial Hospital. The Bank also became title sponsor of BMO Family Day at the Surrey Children's Festival. BMO Bank of Montreal is a member of the White Rock & South Surrey Chamber of Commerce. BMO employees also support the Surrey Food Bank and BC Children's Hospital.
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Media Contact:
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596