Colombo, Sri Lanka, 13th September 2024: Mastercard and Bank of Ceylon today announced their collaboration to launch ‘WellGlobe’, Sri Lanka’s first medical tourism card. The new card is designed to cater to the growing trend of Sri Lankans seeking medical treatment in countries like India and Singapore.
The WellGlobe card is aimed at simplifying medical travel for Sri Lankan patients traveling overseas, providing them peace of mind along with other benefits. The multi-currency travel card will come with 5% discount on in-patient billings at partner hospitals, access to professional medical consultations, assistance in choosing appropriate healthcare facilities, and dedicated support for comprehensive trip planning. Cardholders will be able to avail these benefits through Mastercard’s strategic partner Vaidam, a medical travel assistance platform that connects patients with top medical professionals and hospitals globally.
The introduction of this innovative card comes at a time when medical tourism is gaining popularity in the domestic market due to easy availability of specialized treatment at an affordable cost in countries like India and Singapore.
Sandun Hapugoda, Country Manager, Sri Lanka and Maldives at Mastercard, said, “The launch of this medical tourism card represents a significant step in addressing the evolving needs of Sri Lankan consumers. It integrates Mastercard’s global expertise in payments with Bank of Ceylon’s compelling financial services and Vaidam’s top healthcare assistance to act as a complete solution for cardholders seeking high-quality treatment in India.”
G.A. Jayashantha, Deputy General Manager, International, Treasury & Investment, Bank of Ceylon, said, “We are delighted to collaborate with Mastercard to introduce the WellGlobe card. As medical tourism continues to grow, we recognize the need for a specialized financial product which goes beyond traditional banking services and offers both financial benefits and logistical support to our customers.”
