ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE Bank opens Aragats branch in Aragatsotn region

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YEREVAN, February 8, /ARKA/. ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE Bank has opened another branch in Tsakhkahovit village of Armenian Aragatsotn province , the bank press service told ARKA.

Opening such branches is of great importance for the bank, as they provide high quality banking services for country’s communities, the press release says. Aragats is the 42nd branch of ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE Bank and the second branch opened in a rural community. The first was in Ashotsk region in Shirak province. The bank said residents of Tsakhkahovit and the nearest communities are able from February 6 to enjoy high quality banking services, which do not differ from those offered by the other branches.

ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK CJSC was established in 1996. Its principal shareholders are French Credit Agricole S.A with 15.56% share, SACAM International with 12.44% share, and Peasant Mutual Aid Unions of 10 Armenian regions, including Armavir region- 14.08% share, and Ararat region-12.28%. –0–

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