In a collaboration fit for the season, Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, has joined hands with Colombo City Centre (CCC) to spread Christmas cheer throughout December under the banner "Christmas Cheer at CCC Powered by HNB Credit Cards".

The event which promises to be a delightful experience for shoppers and families alike, complements the bank’s ongoing #happyisnow campaign which promises unmatched choice and value for all HNB credit and debit cardholders. The festivities commenced with the official lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Atrium, featuring esteemed officials such as the Chairman of the Colombo City Centre, Rusi Pestonjee, HNB DGM - Retail Banking Group (RBG), Sanjay Wijemanne, and Colombo City Centre CEO, Hirushka Fernando.

"We are excited to partner with CCC to infuse the heart of the city with Christmas cheer. This collaboration brings together the best of shopping, entertainment, and rewards, ensuring that everyone who visits CCC during December experiences the magic of the season. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of the season while creating lasting memories," HNB DGM - RBG, Sanjay Wijemanne said expressing his enthusiasm for the collaboration.

Throughout December, visitors to CCC can partake in a myriad of activities and games, and enjoy exciting gifts at the dedicated HNB stall located on the ground floor. As a special treat for HNB cardholders, every purchase made at CCC using an HNB card allows them to double their points on the CCC Perks loyalty app. These points can be redeemed against a variety of products and services within the mall. Cardholders will also then become eligible for two entries into the Twelve Days of Christmas CCC raffle draw, for which the grand prize – an overnight stay for two on a Full Board basis at Heritance Kandalama by Aitken Spence Hotels – is courtesy of HNB.

"We are delighted to announce a festive partnership with Hatton National Bank as our esteemed sponsor for this joyous season. This collaboration not only enhances our ability to bring magical Christmas activities to life but also underscores the spirit of community and celebration that defines our shopping mall. Together with HNB, we aim to create a memorable and enchanting experience for our visitors, fostering a sense of togetherness and holiday cheer. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the season of joy, as our mall transforms into a Christmas wonderland filled with festive delights and heartwarming moments for families and friends alike," Colombo City Centre CEO Hirushka Fernando expressed.

As families and friends gather to celebrate the holidays, CCC invites everyone to join in the festive spirit throughout December and as HNB Cards promises to ensure your #happyisnow.

Colombo City Centre is a premier shopping and lifestyle destination in the heart of Colombo, offering a diverse range of retail, dining, and entertainment experiences. As a hub of urban living, CCC provides a vibrant and contemporary space for the community to come together and celebrate.

With 254 customer centres and 800+ Self Service Devices (SSMs) nationwide, HNB is one of Sri Lanka’s largest, most technologically innovative private banks. Consolidating its legacy in sustainability, good governance and corporate excellence, HNB was crowned the Best Corporate Citizen for 2022 at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Best Corporate Citizen Awards. The bank further secured four additional accolades, including being ranked among the Top 10 Best Corporate Citizens and taking home the Governance category and Sustainability Champion for the Finance sector titles.

Additionally, HNB was ranked among the World’s Top 1,000 Banks list compiled by the prestigious UK-based Banker Magazine for the sixth consecutive year in 2022, in addition to being crowned the Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka for the 13th occasion at the prestigious International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2023 hosted by the Asian Banker Magazine.