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Seylan Cards partners KOKO to enable Buy Now, Pay Later Easy Payment Schemes
Keeping up with the trends of customer behaviour in financial payments, Seylan Bank partnered with popular online payment app Koko, to enable its cardholders many benefits in a range of online and in-store shopping outlets. Both Seylan Debit and Credit card holders receive discounts, 3-month easy payment plans and 0% interest when using the Seylan Card to pay through Koko.
An exclusive offer will be available until 30th September 2022, for Seylan Debit Card holders when they download the Koko app and begin transactions, with 10% waived off for bills over Rs. 5,000/-, up to a maximum discount of Rs. 1,000/-. The key feature of using KOKO is that it is enabled for both debit and credit cards, and the total can be divided into 3 instalments with no interest fee. The wide variety of merchants registered under Koko, give Seylan customers an added benefit of choosing their favourite outlet from both online and physical stores.
Seylan Cards give customers a simplified solution as they use their cards to pay through Koko when shopping and dining at online or on-site stores of Simplytek, Life Mobile, Fitness Island, Spa Ceylon and Catch Me, as well as at leading restaurants and cafes such as Barista, Arthurs Pizza, Cafe Kumbuk, Acropol, English Cake factory and many more. The offers and payment plans are also available for shoppers at Mimosa, Nanotek Computers, Supplement Factory, Beverly Street, Spring & Summer and Exclusive Lines. Customers will soon get the opportunity of experiencing Travel Now Pay Later as Koko will be onboarding many of Sri Lanka’s renowned hotel chains and properties within the next few months.
“The use of payment apps such as Koko make shopping convenient to our customers in different levels. Shopping online is a major benefit for everyone today, as they are limited in options for mobility. More importantly, the ability to pay your bills in instalments eases the burden of our customers where they can continue to purchase their lifestyle needs thanks to Seylan Cards and Koko. We at Seylan have been paying more attention to providing ways and means of making life accessible and affordable to our customers through the use of relevant technology that is accessible and user friendly. We have ventured into a variety of partnerships that enable this, and Koko is one that will immensely benefit Seylan Cardholders,” explained Ruchith Liyanage, Head of Cards at Seylan Bank.
Head of Growth at Koko, Kasun DeCosta pointed out that “As a shopper, Koko’s ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ facility is a convenient payment option that’s too good to pass up!”
As the essential card that is always there to cover essential needs, and having a wholistic understanding of the customer behavior and potential of our partners, Seylan Cards will further enable Koko to shape the future of payments and shopping for individuals as well as businesses by providing convenient, accessible, and affordable payment methods.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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