21 August 2023

Encourage students to save, BCA Syariah receives an award from OJK

Jakarta, August 21, 2023 - PT Bank BCA Syariah (BCA Syariah) has been awarded as the 'Best KEJAR Implementation Bank' in the Sharia Bank category by the Financial Services Authority (OJK). The award was presented by the Chairman of the OJK Board of Commissioners, Mahendra Siregar, to BCA Syariah Director Pranata at Buperta, Cibubur, Jakarta, on Sunday (20/8/2023), during the commemoration of Indonesia Savings Day 2023 held in conjunction with the National Scout Raimuna XII 2023 activities. This second award received by BCA Syariah is a form of appreciation for participating banks that have actively contributed to and positively impacted the implementation of the savings culture, especially through the One Account One Student (KEJAR) Program.

Best KEJAR Implementation Bank Award - OJK Board of Commissioners Chairman Mahendra Siregar (left) presents the award to BCA Syariah Director Pranata (right) during the Commemoration of Indonesia Savings Day 2023, at Buperta Cibubur, Jakarta (20/8/2023).

BCA Syariah Director Pranata stated, "This year's award is a testament to our consistency in instilling a savings culture among students. BCA Syariah, through the Simpanan Pelajar (SimPel) iB savings account, supports the improvement of financial literacy and inclusion by encouraging a savings culture from an early age. As of July 2023, the total number of child savings accounts (under 17 years old) at BCA Syariah has reached 24,400."

Through the BCA Syariah Peduli (BCA Syariah Cares) program, BCA Syariah consistently conducts educational activities among students, ranging from kindergarten to university level. In 2022 alone, BCA Syariah's educational activities reached 2,495 participants through Sharia banking education and literacy activities conducted among students, university students, SME players, and professionals in 4 branch regions in the DKI Jakarta, Aceh, Central Java, and Banten provinces.

In educational activities, BCA Syariah introduces various savings product solutions for the needs of the younger generation and students, including the SimPel (Simpanan Pelajar) iB savings account and other Sharia banking products such as Tahapan Rencana iB and Tahapan Mabrur iB. These products can be utilized by students for saving, starting investments, preparing for Hajj/Umrah, and learning the basics of financial management.

The KREASI BANGKIT program, themed "Build the Indonesian Generation to Save, Increase Financial Literacy and Inclusion for a Prosperous Indonesia," is held in various activities, including the mass opening of student accounts, the issuance of Circular Letters related to the implementation of the KEJAR Program, the implementation of KEJAR Awards, financial education and socialization activities, as well as publications related to the KEJAR program.

Over the one-year period since the celebration of Indonesia Savings Day 2022, 51,975 educational and socialization activities have been conducted for students in 9,815 educational units, involving school officials, local governments, and the banking sector. Meanwhile, for the KREASI BANGKIT period (July to August 2023), there were 653,814 student account openings and 7,595 financial education and socialization activities involving 2,724 educational units.

 

About PT Bank BCA Syariah

PT Bank BCA Syariah (BCA Syariah) is a subsidiary of PT Bank Central Asia Tbk., which began operating on April 5, 2010. As of June 2023, the total assets of BCA Syariah have reached IDR 13.3 trillion, growing by 21.9% compared to the same period the previous year (YoY). BCA Syariah's financing disbursement amounted to IDR 7.8 trillion, growing by 11.4% YoY. Meanwhile, Third-Party Funds (DPK) reached IDR 10 trillion, an increase of 26% YoY. BCA Syariah now has 75 branch networks spread across Jabodetabek, Surabaya, Semarang, Bandung, Solo, Yogyakarta, Bandar Lampung, Medan, Palembang, Banda Aceh, Panakukkang Malang, and Kediri.

PT BANK BCA SYARIAH

Corporate Communication & Secretariat Department

Business & Communication Work Unit

Address: Jl. Jatinegara Timur no. 72 Jakarta Timur 13310

Phone: (021) 850-5030 ext 1215/1216

Fax: (021) 850-9959

E-mail: bcas_humas@bcasyariah.co.id

Website: www.bcasyariah.co.id

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