Westapc Fiji commenced active precautionary measures following the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The bank in a statement said since mid-February has offered business customers who have been financially affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 and related trade disruption and cash flow the following assistance:

– Businesses with existing loans can request deferral of principal repayments for up to three months.

– Businesses can access term deposit funds without having the interest rate reduced.

– Businesses can request fee free loan redraws.

In a statement the bank said: “The health and wellbeing of our employees and customers is our highest priority and have implemented a number of precautionary measures such providing hygiene products in all sites and increased the frequency of site cleaning.

“We are constantly assessing the situation to ensure we’re prepared and have a number of operational centres and business continuity plans in place to ensure continued service to customers.”

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