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Sampath Bank and Mastercard collaborate to introduce two exclusive credit card variants for CPM Sri Lanka
Sampath Bank and Mastercard collaborate to introduce two exclusive credit card variants for CPM Sri Lanka

The Platinum and World Mastercard cards offer financial flexibility, global acceptance and access to travel and lifestyle benefits

Sampath Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, is providing members of the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka) with a tailored premium banking proposition through the Sampath CPM Sri Lanka Platinum and World Mastercard credit cards. Along with offering financial flexibility, the new cards come with a range of exciting travel and lifestyle benefits.

Both cards offer worldwide Mastercard acceptance, SampathCards Ultra Rewards Points, overseas travel insurance cover of up to USD 100,000, contactless Tap & Go payments and flexible instalment plans. 

Darshin Pathinayake, Chief Business Intelligence Officer, Sampath Bank, said, “Our approach is to create financial propositions recognising the evolving needs and aspirations of different customer segments. The Sampath CPM Sri Lanka Mastercard World and Platinum Credit Cards combine the strength of our card offering with the value of professional affiliation, giving eligible CPM Sri Lanka members access to benefits that complement their lifestyles while supporting greater financial flexibility.”

The World Mastercard credit card offers access to global airport lounge benefits and a range of travel and lifestyle privileges. On the other hand, the Platinum card provides international lifestyle and golf privileges, along with an optional life insurance cover of up to LKR 1.5 million, subject to the applicable premium. Both cards offer pre-approved credit limits aligned to members’ CPM status, subject to the bank's credit evaluation and policies. Additionally, the first-year annual fee is waived on both cards, while World Mastercard cardholders also enjoy a waived joining fee.

Mahesha Amarasuriya, Country Manager, Sri Lanka, Mastercard, said, “Today’s professionals expect payment solutions that fit seamlessly into their increasingly connected lifestyles, delivering security, convenience and meaningful value wherever they are. Through our collaboration with Sampath Bank and CPM Sri Lanka, we are bringing together trusted payment experiences, global acceptance, and travel and lifestyle benefits to help members get more from every transaction.”

Prof. Lakshman R. Watawala, Founder and President, Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka, said, “Professional advancement brings evolving expectations around convenience, financial flexibility and lifestyle. This partnership offers CPM Sri Lanka members a dedicated financial proposition that recognises their professional standing while providing practical benefits to support their personal and professional journeys.”

Active CPM Sri Lanka members can contact the SampathCards Centre or visit their nearest Sampath Bank branch for further information on eligibility, applications and applicable terms and conditions.

 

Photo Caption: From Left: Chirath Samarasekara, Head of Card Centre, Sampath Bank; Buddhika Amunugama, Director of Account Management, Mastercard; Mahesha Amarasuriya, Country Manager, Sri Lanka, Mastercard; Darshin Pathinayake, Chief Business Intelligence Officer, Sampath Bank; Prof. Lakshman R Watawala, Founder and President of CPM Sri Lanka; Dr. J A Ranga Jayakody, Governing Council Member, CPM Sri Lanka and Dilshan Arsakularathna, Chief Executive Officer of CPM Sri Lanka.

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