Tirana, 1 June 2007 - The 1st of June is the International Children’s Day and as such it is celebrated by all children and families everywhere. On this occasion, the American Bank of Albania, has made preparation to celebrate this Day together with the families of the children born on this day.

The Bank has decided to open free FUTURA accounts in the amount of 10.000 Lek (new) for every child born on the 1st of June. This gift will be valid for all the children born on this date, starting from 00.00 to 23.59.

Bank representatives will be visiting the materinty hospitals in Tirana, Durres, Elbasan, Fier, Korca, Lushnja, Gjirokastra, and Vlora to contact with the staff and/or the parents of the children and instruct them on how to open a FUTURA account for their child.

FUTURA is a special account that serves as a long term investment for the children. The account is opened in the name of the child and serve as a deposit account where parents, relatives and anyone else can deposit funds which will latter be made available to the child when he/she turns 18 years old. At that time these funds can be used for the child’s education, or other expenses and needs that he/she might have.

For further information, please contact the ABA branch or agency nearest to you.