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February 5, 2025

Surge in card transactions by tourists was driven largely by in-store use of debit cards Domestic debit spends grew by 45% while cross-border debit spends grew by almost 30% Domestic cardholders in Sri Lanka spent 35%+ more than in 2023 Holiday Season, buoyed by increasing penetration of contactless payments Colombo, February 05, 2025: Visa (NYSE: […]

February 3, 2025

Elite customers of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon are set to experience a new paradigm in service and convenience with the launch of a Visa Signature Elite Debit Card exclusively for them. Coinciding with the revamp of the Bank’s Elite Banking Branch at No 7, R. G. Senanayake Mawatha, (Gregory’s Road) Colombo 7, the launch […]

January 24, 2025

During the holiday season, HNB PLC, in collaboration with Visa, brought to life the true spirit of giving with its transformative ‘Santa Brigade’ campaign. The initiative provided hearing aids to children with hearing impairments, offering them the invaluable gift of sound and an opportunity to engage with the world around them. “Christmas embodies the spirit […]

January 3, 2025

HNB PLC, a leading retail bank in Sri Lanka, has unveiled an innovative ‘Santa Brigade’ campaign in partnership with Visa, designed to create a transformative social impact during the holiday season. The groundbreaking initiative aims to provide hearing aids to children across Sri Lanka, addressing healthcare challenges through a unique customer-driven donation model. Under the […]

December 30, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka – With the holiday season now underway, Visa, the global leader in digital payments, reminds shoppers to stay vigilant amidst a rise in fraud schemes. Visa’s Payment Ecosystem Risk and Control (PERC) team released the 2024 Holiday Threats Report, outlining common methods fraudsters use to steal money, data, and account details while […]

December 5, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka – 19 November 2024: Sampath Bank and Visa have unveiled the nation’s very first Visa Infinite Metal Credit Card, setting a new standard and marking a significant milestone in Sri Lankan banking. Launched at the iconic Cinnamon Life, Colombo’s City of Dreams, this elite card represents a step into unparalleled elegance, offering […]

August 23, 2024

Effective October 1, 2024, Sri Lanka will offer visa-free entry to citizens of 35 countries, including India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This six-month policy aims to boost tourism by simplifying the travel process. Furthermore, Sri Lanka will continue to provide free tourist visas to visitors from India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, […]

May 29, 2024

The Students Visa brings together top UK education experts to highlight study-abroad opportunities The Students Visa, a premier student migration consultancy hosted the “Educate to Elevate” panel discussion at Hatch Works, Colombo. This event aimed to shed light on the boundless educational opportunities available in the United Kingdom, a country renowned for its prestigious higher […]

April 18, 2024

Visa, the global payment solutions company, honoured Commercial Bank of Ceylon for ‘Excellence in Launch of Affluent and Mass Corporate Card Variants’ at a Visa Commercial Solutions Client Forum in Colombo recently, in recognition of the Bank’s commitment to the introduction of Visa’s Corporate Card series in the local market. The Visa Commercial […]

April 2, 2024

Out of the total domestic spends on debit cards, the share of in-store spending is 7 times that of ecommerce. Last holiday season saw over 20% growth in Visa debit transactions vis-à-vis 2022 Visa (NYSE: V), the global leader in digital payments, today announced that Visa debit card spends saw a significant increase of over […]

Visa: End-of-Year Tourist Transactions Up by 40% in Sri Lanka This Holiday Season

ComBank takes elite customers to new heights in exclusivity with Visa Signature Elite Debit Card

HNB Santa Brigade Campaign Lights Up Lives of Sri Lanka’s Children

Spending with purpose: HNB Cards joins the initiative to support hearing for children through innovative partnership

Stay Safe, Pay Safe and Avoid Festive Frauds – Visa Shares Tips for Consumers This Festive Season

A New Level of Prestige as Sri Lanka’s First Visa Infinite Metal Card Arrives with Sampath Bank

Sri Lanka Announces Visa-Free Entry for Travelers from 35 Countries, Including India, the United Kingdom, and the United States

‘Educate to Elevate’ – Pathways to UK Education for Sri Lankan Students

Visa recognises ComBank for excellence in the launch of Corporate cards

Visa sees 35%+ surge in debit card spends; trend expected to continue in the upcoming Avurudu season