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DFCC Bank debit & credit cards: A card for everyone and every season
DFCC Bank, the Bank for Everyone, has announced a plethora of seasonal offers and benefits, for its range of credit and debit cards, which cater to a wide range of customers. DFCC Bank Cardholders can enjoy up to 60% savings at over 300 merchant locations island-wide during the Avurudhu season, covering electronics, supermarkets, e-commerce and entertainment. In addition to the seasonal offers, cardholders also enjoy a 1% cashback on every swipe all year, while also benefitting from DFCC Bank’s “Buy Now Pay Later” plans, which allow customers to enjoy the flexibility of making large purchases and then conveniently paying for them in instalments for up to 5 years. DFCC Bank Cards also provide the lowest processing fees for Loan on Card and Balance Transfer Products.
Speaking about the seasonal offers, CEO, Thimal Perera said, “As the bank for everyone, we understand the challenges we are all facing as a nation. Thus, through our seasonal offers, we want to give our customers something to celebrate this Avurudhu with amazing savings and other benefits across our range of cards products. Our Buy Now Pay Later proposition is very popular, and thus we are happy to announce that cardholders can convert their entire spend during the seasonal period into 60-month instalment plans. This will be beneficial for all customers, especially those looking to make seasonal purchases. We invite our customers to enjoy the savings we are providing during the Avurudhu season at over 300 merchant partners all across the country and make the best of the festive season.”
DFCC Bank provides a range of cards that cater to all requirements. The range includes the DFCC Bank World Mastercard Credit Card, DFCC Visa Infinite, Signature Gold Credit Card, Platinum Credit Card, DFCC Aloka Credit Card, Corporate Credit Card and others. These cards provide a varied range of benefits to suit every lifestyle, including those that are big on travel savings and perks, and others that provide exceptional year-round savings on shopping and other facilities. DFCC Bank Cards also provide instant cash loans up to 75% of the credit limit, along with attractive balance transfer arrangements for customers looking to change issuers and enjoy lower fees and charges and more favourable terms with DFCC Bank.
Commenting, Denver Lewis – Head of Cards at DFCC bank added, “Our portfolio of Cards products looks to cater to the various needs that people have. However, what is common to all our products is that we are constantly working to provide the best savings and offers in the market for our customers to enjoy. These benefits are not limited to credit cards, as we have many savings and offers for our debit cardholders too. Furthermore, our rates, fees and charges are amongst the lowest in Sri Lanka, making us attractive to customers with existing card balances with other issuers looking for better terms. We have also made the process very easy for the convenience of our customers. Our Avurudu seasonal savings are exceptional this year, and we encourage our customers to take maximum advantage of these limited time offers.”
The Bank’s Avurudhu offers on cards cover a variety of categories including dining, online purchases and services, 0% instalment plans, education, automobile, shopping, homecare and electronics, holidays, travel, footwear, bookshops, supermarkets, jewellery, healthcare and insurance, entertainment and many others. Furthermore, in keeping with DFCC Bank’s sustainability goals, the Bank is also providing offers on photovoltaic solar power generators and solar water heaters.
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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