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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 […]

March 15, 2024

Sampath Bank PLC is proud to announce its strategic collaboration with Visa, the global leader in payments, to introduce a groundbreaking addition to its Corporate Cards portfolio — the Sampath Visa Purchasing Card. This innovative Card is designed to revolutionise the management of integrated operating expenses within organisations. Mr. Shiran Kossinna, Assistant General Manager – […]

February 29, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka (29th February 2024) – WEBXPAY, Sri Lanka’s trailblazing online payment gateway solution provider, has been honored with the Best Business Payments Solutions Provider (BPSP) award at the prestigious Visa Leadership Conclave 2024. This accolade distinguishes WEBXPAY as the first Sri Lankan company to launch a unified BPSP platform, significantly enhancing supplier payments […]

February 7, 2024

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched the Visa Signature and Visa Platinum Corporate Credit Cards in Sri Lanka in collaboration with Visa. The corporate cards will be issued to employees of corporates and other business entities. This new product enables corporates to manage expenses of employees, and the card is linked to a corporate […]

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

Sampath Bank and Visa Unveil Innovative Sampath Visa Purchasing Card for Corporate Clients

Excellence in Payments: WEBXPAY Honored by Visa at 2024 Conclave

ComBank and Visa launch Corporate Credit Cards in Sri Lanka