Jakarta, ID
Tuesday, May 29 2012, 16:18 PM

Business

BNI sets aside Rp16.2t for Christmas, New Years

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State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has allocated Rp 16.2 trillion (US$1.79 billion) to meet its customers needs during this holiday season, according to a company executive.

The funds will be distributed to its 6,227 automatic teller machines (ATMs) and 1,300 branches across the country from Dec. 19 to Jan. 7, 2012.

BNI operational general manager Kartika Siwi said that the bank would also intensify 24-hour surveillance at its ATMs.

The company will also deploy a quick-response team to tackle problems, kompas.com reported. (swd)