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April 4, 2025

Colombo, Sri Lanka – April 03, 2025 – Visa (NYSE: V), the global leader in digital payments, has announced a special campaign to celebrate Sinhala & Tamil New Year in a more festive manner during this season with a series of offers for their cardholders in Sri Lanka. The new festive season campaign by […]

April 2, 2025

Sampath Bank was recognised as the Best Commercial Card Issuer in Sri Lanka for the second consecutive year by Visa, reaffirming its leadership in the commercial payments sector. The accolade was presented at the Visa Leadership Conclave 2025 – Visa Commercial Solutions, held at Hilton Colombo recently. This recognition is based on business volumes and […]

March 30, 2025

Colombo, March 28, 2025: Visa (NYSE: V), the global leader in digital payments reiterated its support to women entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka as a part of its International Women’s Month celebrations across the world, by stating a firm commitment towards financial inclusion and digitization of women-led businesses, and hosted women from different walks of life […]

February 26, 2025

Developed in the VFS Global AI Centres located in India, UAE & Germany and available to UK visa customers in 141 countries globally Leveraging Generative AI-powered conversational chatbot, offering human-like, conversational support Responds to voice and text inputs, effectively catering to a diverse audience VFS Global has recently launched a new Generative AI-powered chatbot to […]

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 […]

Visa celebrates Sinhala & Tamil New Year with Special Rewards for Sri Lankan Visa Cardholders

Sampath Bank Adjudged Best Commercial Card Issuer by Visa for the Second Successive Year

Visa Commits to Support Women Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka during International Women’s Month 2025

VFS Global pioneers AI & digital innovation; Launches AI-Powered Chatbot for UK visa customers in 141 countries

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