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‘Union Bank credit cards add colour to the season with sensational lifestyle offers’
Union Bank credit cards offer wide ranging savings and discounts during this festive season in a bid to bring a truly valuable, extended experience to its cardholders.
The offers cover an extensive range of lifestyle facets including clothing, footwear, supermarkets, dining, gifting, online purchases and daily essentials and are available on selected days throughout the month of December.
A gamut of clothing offers await Union Bank credit cardholders this season including 20% savings at Softlogic branded stores including Galleria, Odel.lk, Cotton Collection, Levis, Nike, Mango and much more. 20% savings will also be available at Crocodile, Beverly Street, Cool Planet, Hameedia, Signature, Shirtworks, House of Fashion, Kids Warehouse and Adidas. In addition, an exclusive 30% off will be available at Kelly Felder and kellyfelder.com along with a 25% discount on purchases at Zigzag and zigzag.com.
Enabling further safety and convenience during this season, Daraz.lk will offer an additional 10% off for Union Bank credit cardholders on 12th and 13th December along with 0% interest instalment plans to pay back at ease for high value purchases. A further 10% off will be available on the premier online platform Gift.lk to meet the seasonal gifting needs of cardholders with ease and from the safety of their homes.
Attractive supermarket offers will have the cardholder covered for the season when they purchase their daily essentials with a 10% discount at Arpico for total bills above Rs.3,000 on Sundays, 10% off at Keells on total bills above Rs.4000 from 5pm to 9pm every Thursday and Friday and 25% off at Laugfs on Fresh Meat for bills above LKR 3,000/- from Monday to Wednesday throughout the month of December.
Other attractive offers available on the credit card include 25% off on dining at more than 15 selected restaurants, 0% interest free instalment plans up to 24 months for transactions of Rs.20,000 and above on any purchase made anywhere on 11th, 12th and 13th December, 10% off on daily essential purchases at ‘PickMe’ Marketplace and Rs.500 cash back on monthly subscriptions for Netflix.com.
In addition to the above, 0% interest instalment plans are made available for purchases above Rs.20,000 at a wide range of merchant outlets including Abans, Damro, Singer,Softlogic, Sinhagiri, Dinapala, Natuzzi and Arpico Furniture. Exclusive discount offers will also be available at Raja Jewellers, Mallika Hemachandra and Chamathka Jewellers with 0% interest instalment plans at a range of jewelry and luxury watches merchant partners including Chatham Luxury Watches, Swarnamahal, Vogue, Colombo Jewellery Stores and Mutukaruppan Chettiyar.
Staying true to its promise ‘keep swiping, keep benefitting’, in addition to discounts Union Bank Credit Cards offer greater financial flexibility to its cardholders with instant cash withdrawals up to 75% of the card limit, balance transfer options with flexible repayment plans to ease the financial burden of multiple credit cards and loan-on-card facility. All Union Bank Credit Cards are enabled with the Visa ‘Tap to Pay’ feature that enables cardholders to make payments more safely with just a tap on the POS machine without handing over the card to the cashier at partner merchant outlets.
Union Bank Credit Cardholders enjoy the convenience of managing their card online through Union Bank’s internet and mobile banking services, that offer the flexibility to conduct a wide range of credit card self-service options such as bill payment, balance inquiry and much more at a click of a button.
Union Bank Credit Cards are made available via the Bank’s island wide branch network while anyone interested in applying for a credit card could even simply send an inquiry online or via the Bank’s contact center hotline on 011 5800 5800 to avail personalised assistance by dedicated sales personnel.
More information on the Union Bank Credit Card and other products and services of the Bank can be accessed at the Bank’s corporate website via www.unionb.com.
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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