Bank of Valletta has announced that its Naxxar branch will be closing down for refurbishment from the coming Monday 6th February. The closure is expected to last a number of months.

For the duration, an ATM will be placed on the other side of the branch, at 25, Triq l-Ifran.

Geoffrey Ghigo, Head of the bank’s retail network, explained: “For the safety of both our customers and employees, the premises will be temporarily closed, with the last working day planned for Saturday 4th February 2023.

“Works are carefully planned out beforehand, and we are aiming to reopen as soon as possible.”

Over the past two years, BOV has embarked on an extensive renovation programme, which has seen it undertake major structural works in a number of its branches.

“This renovation programme boasts modern and minimalist designs, with colours inspired by the traditional Maltese Luzzu,” according to the bank.

“The transformation is not only driven by aesthetics but is ultimately customer-driven, a concept already unveiled in the branches of Sliema, Siġġiewi, Paola and Żurrieq, where renovation works have been concluded.”

The Naxxar branch, says BOV, caters for the needs of a broad spectrum of personal and business customers, most of whom reside in the area or operate in the vicinity.

When talking about the planned works Mr Ernest Agius, Chief Operations Officer at Bank of Valletta explained that the bank is conscious of the evolving needs of customers and employees, as well as the responsibility of respecting the environment in line with ESG principles.

“Walking into a newly refurbished branch will be a breath of fresh air. Customers will be greeted by a ‘Meet and Greet Officer’ in a modern, vibrant, and open environment that also respects confidentiality through the newly designed glass-fronted pods that provide full privacy in a comfortable space.

“We are making use of natural, renewable materials, electronic advertising and modern methodologies to design branches that offer the best possible environment for customers, as well as an optimal working environment for our people.”