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SLT-MOBITEL’s mCash partners with ComBank & Visa to offer attractive rewards for LANKAQR merchants
Continuing its efforts to drive digital inclusion and provide access to cutting-edge mobile financial solutions, SLT-MOBITEL’s mCash has partnered with Visa and ComBank, offering an exciting 30% cashback reward until 30 April 2023 for payments made for all mCash’s LANKAQR merchants enabled with Visa Acceptance via the Q+ Payment App. The payments can be made via Q+ Payment App including Sri Lanka Railways and SLT-MOBITEL Mobile Prepaid and Postpaid payments via e-bill and other digital channels.
Previously, SLT-MOBITEL partnered with Visa to enhance digital enablement in Sri Lanka via mCash. Additionally, mCash also teamed up with ComBank, enabling mCash merchants to conveniently accept payments from any customer who uses an app that is LANKAQR certified via the LANKAQR solution. Currently, mCash provides fully-fledged LANKAQRs to be offered to the market, providing QR interoperability with other payment applications of Banks and Fin-tech companies.
Elaborating, Avanthi Colombage, Country Manager – Sri Lanka and Maldives, Visa said, “QR payments are a simple, asset-light payment method for both consumers and merchants. We are delighted to partner with Commercial Bank of Ceylon to enable their Visa cardholders to pay for SLT-Mobitel Mobile bills, pay at mCash Merchants, and for Sri Lanka Railway advance ticket bookings with ease, security and convenience while enjoying an additional benefit during the promotional period. We hope this helps a large number of consumers to use digital payments via Visa cards on the Bank’s Q+ Payment App.”
Sustaining these efforts in offering greater benefits to customers, the new cashback rewards is a tangible incentive for customers to save more and enjoy the convenience of digital platforms. SLT-MOBITEL’s mCash continues to introduce innovative features with Visa to be more inclusive and adaptive to customer lifestyles. Such as Sending and receiving money, Credit Card Bill Payments, Digital mCash wallet top-ups, Mobile reloads and bill payments, Utility, insurance, finance and leasing payments, Online and in-store shopping payments via QR code, Bank deposits, and digital loans (where a customer could apply and receive a loan from the mobile via mCash).
mCash is also spearheading breakthrough innovations in payments and collections and enhancing digital inclusivity in Sri Lanka. Apart from extending financial inclusion, mCash has redefined the way consumers carry out transactions with the use of a mobile phone. mCash has experienced immense growth over the last few years with a large clientele and growing customer base that continues to expand countrywide.
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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