Dialog and HSBC launch SMS Bill Pay and Reload

HSBC and Dialog GSM unveiled a milestone partnership and a major innovation in bill payment with the launch of the 'Pay Here' SMS Bill Payment system.

This innovative service, which will be released commercially on July 20, allows Dialog GSM's post or pre paid customers with an HSBC credit card, to pay their mobile phone bills or reload their KIT accounts via SMS.

Dialog Telekom Chief Executive Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya said, "Our customers are the backbone of our growth and we always aim to provide them with the best value, technology and service.

This partnership with HSBC has created another facility that is driven by our strong commitment to make Dialog services more accessible and convenient for our customers.

This service will have a far reaching effect since a Dialog subscriber possessing an HSBC credit card is now empowered with the ability to pay his or her mobile phone bill, reload a KIT account or even carry out these transactions on behalf of family members, friends or associates.

Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives David J.H. Griffiths said, "We try to make life increasingly convenient for our credit card customers.

From travelling overseas to paying their phone bills, our aim is to give our customers access to a remarkable range of services and benefits.

This latest tie-up with Dialog is something we are sure will add value to the HSBC credit card and we are very pleased to be associated with Dialog Telekom in this venture."

In order to register to pay their bills via SMS, a customer needs simply to complete a registration form and hand it over to any Dialog branch with a photocopy of the National Identity Card, and the face of his or her HSBC credit card. Upon registration, Dialog will send a confirmation SMS to the customer, which will be followed by a second SMS giving the customer's six-digit PIN.

The process will be complete within two weeks of registration, and is open to individuals as well as corporate customers.