Standard Chartered cricket Credit Card launched

CRICKET: Standard Chartered Bank announced the launch of the Standard Chartered Cricket Credit Card - the latest product offering that has been specially created to meet the differing needs and customer lifestyles of users at a press briefing held at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo on Friday.

The card comes loaded with special value additions and incentives for the cricket lover. Speaking at the launch Regional Head of Credit Cards and Personal Loans for Middle East, South Asia and Africa, Standard Chartered Bank, B. Chandrasekhar explained " We are a British Bank with a strong franchise and focus in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Zimbabwe all countries where cricket is a passion - which is why we have developed this value proposition, which is being rolled out regionally ".

The card which is being introduced in conjunction with Master Card offers the first 500 primary applicants a free Sri Lankan cricket team track suit, discounts at the Cricket Shop, Austasia International Sports Complex and the Asian Cricket Academy.

Also on the cards are opportunities to meet with famous cricketers, win tickets to international matches as well as coaching camps for cardholders' children.

All these will be in addition to the features and benefits associated with Standard Chartered Credit Cards - such as their year long offers, bonus point loyalty programme that provides one bonus point for every Rs. 100 spent on the card as well as special seasonal offers.

The launch was also the platform for the cricket talk show featuring Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja and Kumar Sangakkara. Former Sri Lanka cricketers Sidath Wettimuny and Brendon Kuruppu along with chairman Cricket Shop (pvt) Ltd Nuski Mohamed also graced the occasion.