Hyde Park Road location offers Saturday and evening banking; service in multiple languages

LONDON, April 18 /CNW/ - Today, CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) opened a new 6,100 square foot, state-of-the-art branch at the intersection of Hyde Park Road and Seagull Road in London. The new CIBC Hyde Park & Fanshawe Banking Centre offers London residents access to full service banking and advice six days a week, as well as service in English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, French and Spanish.

To mark the opening, the branch will be featuring time limited special offers and a draw for a Samsung prize pack, including a 46" LED Samsung TV and Samsung Blu-ray player, or a $1,000 GIC.

"We are investing in London to offer our clients greater access and choice and enhance their banking experience at CIBC," said Larry Tomei, CIBC's Senior Vice-President of Retail Markets for Central Canada. "Our new Hyde Park location is fully accessible and is open Saturdays and evenings to give CIBC clients the flexibility to bank and talk to a financial advisor when it suits their schedule."

This is the second new CIBC branch to open in London, following the opening of the CIBC Southdale & Wonderland Banking Centre in fall 2010.

The branch hours of operation are:

The new full-service branch is barrier free with accessibility features such as a sit down teller station and two Automated Banking Machines (ABMs) installed at wheelchair accessible height with headphone jacks for audio access and grab bars for mobility assistance. The branch also offers a drive-thru ABM for added convenience.

With nearly 1,100 locations across the country, CIBC has one of the largest branch networks in Canada. CIBC clients also benefit from access to nearly 4,000 automated bank machines, and 24/7 service by phone, online and through mobile banking.

CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices across Canada, and has offices in the United States and around the world. You can find other news releases and information about CIBC in our Press Centre on our corporate website at www.cibc.com.