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Sampath Bank, HDFC enters partnership
Sampath Bank, has formed a partnership with HDFC Bank to share their
ATM network.
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Sampath Bank Chief Executive Officer, Harris Premaratne and HDFC
Bank, Chairman S.M.M. Yaseen exchanging the partnership
agreement. AGM (IT) HDFC Bank, W.M.A Bandara CEO/GM, Suresh
Amerasekera Director P. Sumanapala Chief Operating Officer,
Aravinda Perera DGM (IT) Vimal Indrasoma and Manager Systems
Administration, Ajith Salgado look on. |
This is a strategy adopted by many small banks to improve their
delivery channels and at the same time improving the return on capital.
The Sampath ATM Network boasts of sophisticated technology and
machinery with the ability to handle complex transactions and higher
withdrawal ceiling while ensuring stringent safety and security
standards complying with international Master and VISA regulations.
Sampath Bank initiated ATM sharing with other banks in 2004 with Bank
of Ceylon and has formed partnerships with Union Bank, DFCC Vardhana
Bank and National Savings Bank thus claiming the largest SriLankan ATM
network.
The latest addition of HDFC network will increase the existing
network to 730 access points in the island.
To ensure uninterrupted 24/7 availability of ATM services to their
customers, the Sampath Bank ATM network is monitored round the clock for
system failures and breakdowns by a special operations team who will be
at hand any time for repair and back up services.
Sampath Bank holds an unblemished record for having zero down time
within the ATM network, from the introduction of the very first ATM in
Sri Lanka in 1987 to date, which is not an easy task considering the
intricacies involved in maintenance and high usage.
SCB opens SME office
Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka recently opened an exclusive SME
Office aimed at extending all products offered to corporate clients to
SME customers through a focused and customized service.
Speaking at the opening of the SME office, visiting Regional Head of
Consumer Banking for Standard Chartered Bank Sandeep Bose said, "Without
a doubt, the SME sector is an important business segment in the region,
and the exclusive office is a part of the Bank's commitment to cater to
immense opportunities for growth in this sector."
Exclusive benefits to Standard Chartered Bank SME clients include
tailor-made packages through a personal relationship-managed service
along with advisory and market knowledge training services.
HSBC opens in Cinnamon Gardens
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HSBC CEO Nick Nicolaou at the opening of the new branch. |
HSBC Cinnamon Gardens branch was opened by Captain Sanka Rakkhita
Wikramanayake, a customer on Wednesday.
Located at Maitland Crescent, Colombo 7, the branch offers a
comprehensive range of products and services to serve the needs of both
new and existing customers of HSBC.
The location also boasts the opening of the second dedicated HSBC
Premier centre in Colombo, which will cater to HSBC's Premier personal
banking clientele who will enjoy the highest standards of privacy and
banking convenience in keeping with HSBC's global standards.
HSBC Premier is an exclusive worldwide service proposition reserved
for HSBC's high net worth clientele.
HSBC's team of knowledgeable and qualified relationship managers will
assist HSBC Premier Customers with their banking and financial advisory
needs, providing a truly personalised banking service.
The branch is equipped with modern facilities and a dedicated parking
area to provide customers the best service and a truly international
banking experience at all times."
HSBC's local network now consists of 15 branches and a dedicated HSBC
Premier center, with automated service channels across the country.
Discount on for HNB credit cards
HNB is offering 10 percent off on all fuel bills which are paid for
by HNB credit cards from February 15 to March 14.
This discount will be offered at all fuel stations located islandwide.
"Along with this promotion the 2 percent fuel surcharge hitherto
charged from cardholders will be refunded, which is in addition to the
10 percent discount we are offering on fuel bills. Also the maximum
refund on fuel will be Rs. 5,000/- per card for the discount period.
There is no minimum amount that has to be met to be entitled for this
discount which is an additional benefit we are offering our
cardholders", Senior Manager Card Centre Ravi Amarasekara said.
Through this promotional offer the bank aims at reducing the cost of
travel for its credit cardholders.
Commenting on the benefits of this discount offer, Amarasekara said,
"Today the cost of fuel has become a burden to many.
"As our busy schedules cause us to travel constantly rising fuel
costs have taken up most of our everyday expenses. The bank will be
offering this discount for a period of one month which will entitle our
credit card holders to enjoy a discount with genuine value." |
