Siyapatha Finance PLC, a fully-owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, recently announced the launch of the Sampath-Siyapatha Co-Branded Credit Card, promising to avail customers with exclusive benefits and enhanced convenience.

The launch of the Sampath-Siyapatha Credit Card took place in conjunction with Siyapatha Finance's 18th anniversary celebrations. The event was graced by key personnel from both organizations, including the Chairman of Siyapatha Finance - Mr. Sumith Cumaranatunga, Deputy Chairman of Sampath Bank & Siyapatha Finance - Mr. Rushanka Silva, Managing Director (Designate) of Sampath Bank - Mrs. Ayodhya Iddawela and Managing Director of Siyapatha Finance - Mr. Ananda Seneviratne among others.

The Sampath-Siyapatha Credit Card offers customers a range of exclusive year-round offers from partner merchants across the island, covering categories such as supermarkets, retail and fashion, hotels, dining, healthcare, and home care. In addition, customers can enjoy a hassle-free utility bill payment option via Sampath Automated Bill Settlement facility, extended settlement plans, instalment plans at selected merchant partners, cash advance facility, and cash instalment plans. The card also offers life insurance coverage at a nominal fee and provides instant updates on transaction details via free SMS alerts and e-statements.

The Credit Card is accepted at over 20 million local and overseas Visa merchant locations and customers can withdraw cash at Sampath Bank or any ATM locally through the Lanka Pay Network and at ATMs worldwide displaying the Visa logo.

Commenting on the launch, Managing Director of Siyapatha Finance, Mr. Ananda Seneviratne, said, "We are excited to launch this new credit card in partnership with Sampath Bank, which will provide our customers with a range of exclusive benefits and enhanced convenience. The Sampath-Siyapatha credit card is a testament to our commitment to delivering innovative and customer-centric financial solutions."

Managing Director - Designate of Sampath Bank, Mrs. Ayodhya Iddawela, further elaborated, "present ccustomers’' financial needs are ever-evolving, and this partnership with Siyapatha Finance allows us to provide them with a convenient and innovative payment solution. With the Sampath-Siyapatha credit card, customers can enjoy a range of benefits and convenience, making it an excellent addition to their financial portfolio. Building upon our shared commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers, we look forward to the opportunities that this partnership brings and to continuing to enhance our customers' financial well-being."

Siyapatha Finance PLC is one of the prominent financial service providers with a network of branches throughout the country and has designed its financial services that include leasing, hire purchase, business loans, gold loans, factoring as well as fixed deposits to ensure that its customers are provided with the best in service delivery standards. Over the past eighteen years, the company has contributed vastly to the development of small and medium entrepreneurial efforts and the fulfilment of individuals’ financial needs across the island. The organization’s dedication to the continuous expansion of its financial services is fuelled by the drive to help communities achieve their business objectives.

The Sampath-Siyapatha Credit Card launch marks another milestone in the partnership between Sampath Bank and Siyapatha Finance and the two organizations aim to continue working together to deliver more innovative and customer-centric financial solutions in the future. For further information on Siyapatha Finance, log on to www.siyapatha.lk or call 0117 605 605.

Mr. Mathisha Hewavitharana - Chief Marketing Officer (Siyapatha Finance) addressing the gathering at the launch event

Mrs. Ayodhya Iddawela - Managing Director-Designate ( Sampath Bank ) addressing the gathering at the launch event

Mr. Ananda Seneviratne , Managing Director ( Siyapatha Finance) lighting the Oil Lamp

Mr. Ananda Seneviratne , Managing Director ( Siyapatha Finance) addressing the gathering at the launch event

Introducing the Sampath –Siyapatha Co-Branded Gold Credit Card

(L-R) Mr. Indraka Liyanage - Head of Risk ( Siyapatha Finance ), Mr. Mathisha Hewavitharana - Chief Marketing Officer ( Siyapatha Finance ), Mr. Ajith Salgado - Chief Information Officer ( Sampath Bank ), Mr. Darshin Pathinayake - Assistant General Manager Card Center ( Sampath Bank ), Mr. Ashen Fernando - Acting Senior Sales Promotion Manager - Co-operative Insurance ( Customer )

Mr. Sumith Cumaranatunga - Chairman ( Siyapatha Finance ) lighting the Oil Lamp

Mr. Rushanka Silva - Deputy Chairman (Sampath Bank & Siyapatha Finance) lighting the Oil Lamp

Mrs. Ayodhya Iddawela - Managing Director-Designate (Sampath Bank) lighting the Oil Lamp

Image Caption : Introducing Sampath –Siyapatha Co-Branded Platinum Credit Card

(L-R)  Mr. Ajantha De Vas Gunasekara - Executive Director and Group Chief Financial Officer ( Sampath Bank ), Mr. Ananda Seneviratne - Managing Director ( Siyapatha Finance), Mrs. Ayodhya Iddawela - Managing Director-Designate ( Sampath Bank ), Mr. Rushanka Silva - Deputy Chairman (Sampath Bank & Siyapatha Finance), Mr. Sumith Cumaranatunga - Chairman ( Siyapatha Finance ), Dr. Priya Dedigama - Managing Director of Dedigama Pawning Centers Pvt Ltd ( Customer )