FriMi, Sri Lanka’s first fully-fledged digital banking experience powered by Nations Trust Bank, recently partnered with Helios to provide a much anticipated Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solution to all FriMians, along with exclusive seasonal offers at selected merchants.

Through this collaboration, FriMians can enjoy a BNPL facility for a product value up to Rs. 200,000 with monthly instalments of up to 12 months at Singer, SINGHE Furniture, Bara Stereo, Redline, Keells and Cool Planet. Additionally, they can take advantage of discounts with up to 35% off when making purchases at the above-mentioned introductory merchants through Helios via the Lifestyle section of the FriMi app.

Speaking on this development, Sanjaya Senarath – Chief Marketing Officer of Nations Trust Bank said, “FriMi has always been at the forefront of enabling effortless lifestyles to customers and we’re excited to collaborate with Helios to continue making our customer’s lives even more effortless with this innovative BNPL solution. Perfectly timed with the festive season, this collaboration will increase the purchasing power of all FriMians, allowing them to make the most out of their holiday.”

FriMians can now apply for a Buy Now Pay Later facility from Helios effortlessly through the FriMi Lifestyle section in-app in a few easy steps and all FriMians are encouraged to experience the convenience of this new feature. Merchants who are interested in offering the benefits of an effortless BNPL solution for their customers can reach out to FriMi or Helios to get onboard.

Meanwhile, Nuzhi Meyen, Co-founder of Helios P2P added, “Revolutionising the consumer credit industry with the use of innovative secure technology is what we stand for at Helios. Having a partner like FriMi, backed by Nations Trust Bank, will surely take our buy now pay later facilities to new heights. We look forward to continuing our valued partnership beyond the festive season in hopes of providing the financial opportunity and access to every Sri Lankan.”

Helios is a start-up that emerged as a winner through the John Keells X Open Innovation Challenge with a unique value proposition. Notably, it is the first peer-to-peer lending and alternative financing platform designed for Sri Lankans.

FriMi the fully-fledged digital banking experience powered by Nations Trust Bank consists of ground-breaking products and services that are designed and developed to delight customers thus providing novel experiences. FriMi has been awarded on both national and regional levels including Online Brand of the Year and ranked amongst the Top 30 Best Digital Financial Services Providers in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. FriMi is available on Android, iOS and Harmony OS and anyone in Sri Lanka above the age of 18 years can get on board FriMi by downloading the app. FriMi is enabled by Nations Trust Bank PLC, the bank is strongly focused on digital empowerment through cutting-edge digital banking technologies.

FriMi, the fully-fledged digital banking experience, payments platform and lifestyle partner powered by Nations Trust Bank PLC, bagged two distinct awards at the SLIM DIGIS 2.2 awards ceremony held recently.

FriMi won Silver for Best Use of Data, in recognition of utilizing data to maximize results in all operations including marketing. Noteworthily, FriMi holds the top space for this category, as the gold award was not presented.

FriMi also received the Merit Award for its small budget campaign ‘Live Effortlessly’. Through the campaign FriMi created greater impact in the daily lives of FriMians who now transact digital payments for multiple bill categories effortless and a part of the best lifestyle solutions.

“We are happy to have won these awards as we continue our revolutionary journey in Sri Lanka’s digital payments landscape,” said Sanjaya Senarath, Chief Marketing Officer, Nations Trust Bank. “Our ability to harness data and gain valuable insights is the core of the brand’s success.  We believe this will bring a benefit to the customer. A significant one being the ability to be relevant and communicate accordingly to our respective customers.  Our digital solutions make our customer’s lives even more effortless and adds value to the country’s digital ecosystem.”

These awards are now part of FriMi’s growing collection of honours. Previously, FriMi has received accolades on international platforms including The Asian Banker as among the ‘Top 30 Best Digital Financial Services Providers in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa’ and by the International Business Magazine Awards 2021 as the ‘Most Innovative Contactless Payments Application in Sri Lanka’. Recently, FriMi was locally feted as the ‘Online Brand of the Year 2021’ – Bronze at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2021 and has also been named among the ‘Top 10 E-Commerce brands of Sri Lanka’ by the LMD Brands Annual Report 2020.

Organized by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, SLIM DIGIS was held for the fourth consecutive year, to celebrate and reward outstanding work and talent within the digital sphere and also identify the pivotal role played by digital marketing. For this year’s, SLIM DIGIS 2.2, multiple award categories were included to reflect the development and growth of digital marketing in Sri Lanka. The judging panel for the competition comprised respected digital and marketing professionals.

FriMi, the fully-fledged digital banking experience powered by Nations Trust Bank consists of ground-breaking products and services that are designed and developed to delight customers thus providing novel experiences. FriMi is available on Android, iOS and Harmony OS for anyone in Sri Lanka above the age of 18 years can get on board FriMi by downloading the app. FriMi is enabled by Nations Trust Bank PLC, the bank is strongly focused on digital empowerment through cutting-edge digital banking technologies.

FriMi, has joined as Official Digital Banking Partner for ‘Sri Lanka Internet Day 2022’, organized by The Digital Services Chapter of the Federation of Information Technology in Sri Lanka (FITIS) on 22^nd November 2022 at The Hilton, Colombo.

“NTB and FriMi are proud to serve as Official Digital Banking Partner for FITIS Sri Lanka Internet Day 2022. As an enthusiastic promoter of digital payments in Sri Lanka, we are firm believers in the power of the internet and digital payments to introduce a new standard of convenience and making life effortless, and with it new opportunities for businesses to flourish,” NTB Chief Marketing Officer, Sanjaya Senarath said.

Hosted under the theme: ‘Digital Lifestyle: Lifeline to overcome turmoil’, this will be the second consecutive year that the event will be taking place, providing Sri Lankans from all walks of life with an opportunity to engage with local and global industry experts.

“We warmly welcome FRIMI’s partnership with FITIS. Their support adds weight to our shared belief that all stakeholders in the Sri Lankan economy – from the state sector to large corporates, SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs – all need to find ways of leveraging the internet to their advantage.

“With Sri Lanka Internet Day, we aim to connect these communities to international players, in order to encourage tech and knowledge transfer, and strengthen Sri Lanka’s competitive position as a global player in internet-driven innovation,” FITIS Immediate Past President Digital Services Chapter and Co – Chair Sri Lanka Internet Day, Jiffry Zulfer said.

This year’s theme “Digital Lifestyle” was chosen by the organizers, in order to showcase citizen engagement in a digital society; how the internet and digitization can positively impact everyday life by merging with information technology. The term “digital life” is used to distinguish between parts of human life that take place in “cyberspace”, or which are closely related to digital technologies, and the other areas of life that take place in “real life” independent of digital technologies.

Caption: FITIS Chief Executive Officer Dinesh C.A. Sattrukalsinghe, NTB Chief Marketing Officer, Sanjaya Senarath, FITIS Immediate Past President Digital Services Chapter and Co – Chair Sri Lanka Internet Day, Jiffry Zulfer, and FITIS Vice President Digital Services Chapter, Omar Sahib.

In celebration of its 5th year anniversary, FriMi, Sri Lanka’s first fully-fledged digital banking experience powered by Nations Trust Bank, recently partnered with Samsung, World’s No.1 TV manufacturer for 16 consecutive years, to give away Samsung Smart TVs to five lucky FriMians.

In order to stand a chance of winning a state-of-the-art Samsung Smart TV, FriMians were required to make 05 bill payments with a minimum value of Rs. 500 per bill/reload during the promo period, which ended on the 15th of September 2022.

More than 70 types of billers can be paid by FriMi under the multiple bill categories such as utility bills, mobile reloads, leasing or insurance dues and educational institute fee payments, through the 'Billers' section or 'My Bills' section on the FriMi application. This makes the day to day lives of FriMians more effortless.

The five lucky winners who walked away with Samsung Smart TVs are Isuru Thilakaratne, Mary Fernando, Yoosuf Izzath, Janith Udara and Samarakodige Indunil.

Speaking on the Samsung Smart TVs giveaway, Randil Boteju, Senior Vice President - Digital Banking and Acquisitions of Nations Trust Bank said, “FriMi has made a name for itself as Sri Lanka’s foremost Digital Banking and payment platform. This is something that would not be possible without the support of our valuable FriMians, and our partners such as Samsung. Having said that, this giveaway is one of the many ways in which we give back to our users, which also happens to fall in line with our fifth anniversary.”

Kevin SungSu YOU, Managing Director, Samsung Sri Lanka added, “FriMi and Samsung have established a dynamic and longstanding partnership, and this giveaway is the latest example of our successful collaboration. We are looking forward to partnering on more exciting promotions to bring to our loyal customers in the future.”

In the past, FriMi partnered with Samsung to provide FriMians with the chance of winning Galaxy Watch 4 devices during Valentine’s Day as part of another exciting giveaway.

FriMi the fully-fledged digital banking experience powered by Nations Trust Bank consists of ground-breaking products and services that are designed and developed to delight customers thus providing novel experiences. FriMi has been awarded on both national and regional levels including Online Brand of the Year and ranked amongst the Top 30 Best Digital Financial Services Providers in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. FriMi is available on Android, iOS and Harmony OS and anyone in Sri Lanka above the age of 18 years can get on board FriMi by downloading the app. FriMi is enabled by Nations Trust Bank PLC, the bank is strongly focused on digital empowerment through cutting-edge digital banking technologies.

Samsung Sri Lanka is the No.1 Smartphone brand in Sri Lanka and Global No.1 TV manufacturer, holding the title of the Most Loved Electronics Brand 2019 – 2021 in Brand Finance Lanka’s review of the most valuable brands in Sri Lanka featured in LMDs Brands Annual 2021 and was awarded People’s Youth Choice Brand of the year 2018 – 2020 at the SLIM Nielsen People’s Awards.

FriMi, Sri Lanka’s first fully-fledged digital banking experience powered by Nations Trust Bank, recently announced the launch of a special air ticket promotion in partnership with Mastercard. As part of this offer, one lucky ‘FriMian’ will stand a chance to win two return air tickets to Singapore.

In order to enter the giveaway, FriMians can simply make transactions valued at Rs. 10,000 or more with either their physical or virtual FriMi Mastercard debit card during the promotion period ending on the 30^th of September 2022. To make the competition even more exciting, every Rs. 10,000 spent during the period will count as an entry and more entries will result in a higher chance of winning.

At the end of the promotion period, one lucky winning FriMian will be selected randomly. Promotions such as these which are offered to loyal FriMians highlights that FriMi Mastercard debit cards provide the best year-round perks and more, making it a must have debit card for anyone.

Voicing his thoughts on FriMi’s latest giveaway in partnership with Mastercard, Randil Boteju, Senior Vice President - Digital Banking and Acquisitions of Nations Trust Bank said, “Since its inception, FriMi has enjoyed unprecedented success thanks to the confidence placed in us by our valuable FriMians as well as our partners including Mastercard. Promotions and perks such as these are our way of giving back to our users and encouraging them to continue banking with Sri Lanka’s foremost Digital Banking and Lifestyle platform,”

Meanwhile, Mastercard Sri Lanka’s Country Manager Sandun Hapugoda added, “FriMi and Mastercard Sri Lanka have enjoyed a strong partnership in terms of our efforts to make digital payments seamless, while bringing forward the best lifestyle solutions to loyal customers. This promotion marks the latest of many more initiatives to come. FriMi’s partnership with Mastercard enables us to extend the FriMi service, and to give customers more exclusive benefits.”

FriMi the fully-fledged digital banking experience powered by Nations Trust Bank consists of ground-breaking products and services that are designed and developed to delight customers thus providing novel experiences. FriMi has been awarded on both national and regional levels including Online Brand of the Year and ranked amongst the Top 30 Best Digital Financial Services Providers in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. FriMi is available on Android, iOS and Harmony OS and anyone in Sri Lanka above the age of 18 years can get on board FriMi by downloading the app. FriMi is enabled by Nations Trust Bank PLC, the bank is strongly focused on digital empowerment through cutting-edge digital banking technologies.

FriMi, the first fully-fledged digital bank in Sri Lanka powered by Nations Trust Bank PLC, recently marked 5 years of revolutionizing the Fintech industry in Sri Lanka. The mobile wallet and payments platform – wrapped up in one lifestyle app and packed with a multitude of innovative features to make life effortless – is set to celebrate their anniversary by rewarding customers through exciting promotions and activities throughout the month of July.

Offering ultimate convenience, FriMi allows customers to perform various tasks from making payments to moving money to saving money and even opening a bank account, 100% digitally via the app. Cashless payments include LANKAQR, Remote payments, Bill & Credit Card payments, Physical and Virtual Debit Cards, whereas Send Money, Cash Tokens and Fund Transfer options help move money seamlessly. The app also promotes saving in a meaningful and effortless way through features such as Saving Pots, Round Up Savings, Bucketlist and Digital Fixed Deposits – most of them being first of its kind in Sri Lanka.

Hemantha Gunetilleke, Director/CEO of Nations Trust Bank PLC commented, “This 5-year milestone is an achievement for both FriMi and the Bank as it is a true testament of our continued efforts to reimagine banking in the digital world. Disrupting the banking industry since 2017, FriMi has not only evolved with pioneering products and services but has also played an important role in championing and enabling contactless payments across the country. We’re proud to have been a part of various national-level initiatives such as the implementation of the digital KYC process with the Department of Registered Persons and the enablement of LANKAQR payments at all the Expressway toll pay points and we will remain committed to uplifting Sri Lanka towards a digital forward economy.”

The FriMi app has been internationally recognized by The Asian Banker as one of the ‘Top 30 Best Digital Financial Services Providers in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa’ and by the International Business Magazine Awards 2021 as the ‘Most Innovative Contactless Payments Application in Sri Lanka’. Locally, FriMi was recently awarded the ‘Online Brand of the Year 2021’ – Bronze at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2021 and has been named one of the ‘Top 10 E-Commerce brands of Sri Lanka’ by the LMD Brands Annual Report 2020.

“As the first lifestyle and digital banking experience in Sri Lanka, FriMi has been encouraging the behaviour of contactless payments and providing a range of unique services that go beyond banking, creating true value for the customer. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our loyal FriMians, partners and merchants who’ve been onboard with us in the last 5 years and of course, the FriMi team who have supported us throughout our revolutionary journey in Sri Lanka’s digital payments landscape,” said Randil Boteju, Senior Vice President, Acquisition & Digital Banking of Nations Trust Bank.

“We really look forward to introducing more unique and revolutionary digital solutions to make our customer’s lives even more effortless, while also making a positive contribution to the digital ecosystem in Sri Lanka,” added Boteju.

FriMi is available on Android, iOS and Harmony OS and anyone in Sri Lanka above the age of 18 years can get on board FriMi by downloading the app. FriMi is powered by Nations Trust Bank PLC which is among the top 15 business establishments in Sri Lanka as ranked by Business Today and is strongly focused on digital empowerment through cutting-edge digital banking technologies.

FriMi, the fully-fledged digital banking experience powered by Nations Trust Bank, teamed up with its strategic partner Samsung to reward their loyal users through an exclusive promotion. The exciting giveaway of 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 devices was recently awarded to a lucky FriMian, Kanagarathnam Sanjeevan to enjoy with his loved one.

The competition was open for all FriMians who had made 5 FriMi transactions including bill payments, debit card transactions, LANKAQR payments, Fund transfers, and Credit Card payments, among others during the month of February.

FriMi inked a strategic partnership with Samsung Sri Lanka early last year (2021) to facilitate the payments of the loyal Samsung retailer network, ensuring they receive incentive payments conveniently and in real-time, among other benefits. The partnership included a co-branded FriMi-Samsung platinum debit MasterCard, offered to the retailers. The exclusive device partnership for this promotion builds on the close relationship the brands enjoy, uplifting the consumer experience.

Randil Boteju, Senior Vice President - Digital Banking and Acquisitions at Nations Trust Bank commented on the competition, “FriMi is a brand synonymous with the upwardly mobile generation, and our strategic partnership with Samsung has enabled us to create value to our customers.  Ever since we came together to facilitate payments for Samsung retail partners, our relationship has gotten stronger, and we look forward to working with Samsung to provide our users the best innovative solutions. My congratulations to the FriMian who won the Galaxy Watch4 devices, and I would like to thank all FriMians who took part in this competition, and to invite them to continue patronizing FriMi, Sri Lanka’s best digital banking and lifestyle experience”.

“Samsung treasures the relationship we have built over the year with FriMi and are honoured to partner with them to reward loyal users. One of Samsung’s core values is co-prosperity, and we are glad to be able to closely support the growth of our partners and enable them to reward their own clients. Our partnership has delivered rich dividends over the past year, and we are intent on continuing our fruitful relationship into the future.” Stated Kevin SungSu YOU, Managing Director, Samsung Sri Lanka.

FriMi the fully-fledged digital banking experience powered by Nations Trust Bank consists of ground-breaking products and services that are designed and developed to delight customers thus providing novel experiences. FriMi was awarded Online Brand of the Year – Bronze at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2021 and was named one of the Top 10 E-Commerce brands of Sri Lanka as showcased by the LMD Brands Annual Report 2020. It was also ranked amongst the Top 30 Best Digital Financial Services Providers in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa as one of the Best Digital Banks & Financial Institutions by The Asian Banker. FriMi is available on Android, iOS and Harmony OS and anyone in Sri Lanka above the age of 18 years can get on board FriMi by downloading the app. FriMi is powered by Nations Trust Bank PLC which is among the top 15 business establishments in Sri Lanka as ranked by Business Today and is strongly focused on digital empowerment through cutting-edge digital banking technologies.