SriLankan Platinum American Express card launched

“We welcome the SriLankan Platinum American Express Card members by offering up to 10,000 Bonus FlySmiLes miles with the first SriLankan ticket purchased on the card, which will be enough to redeem the fare for a flight with Sri Lankan.” said Manoj Gunawardenea, Chief Executive Officer, SriLankan Airlines, at the launch of the SriLankan Platinum American Express Card.

“With a note of optimism we look to the future ushering in an exciting year ahead with elevated benefit levels for the cardholder and frequent flyers alike”, said Ajit Gunawardena, Chairman, Nations Trust Bank.

The SriLankan Platinum American Express Card offers a host of exclusive privileges and a multitude of rewards to serve the lifestyle and travelling needs of discriminating card members. In addition to Platinum privileges, every cardholder will be rewarded with up to 3 FlySmiLes per Rs. 100 spent.

For all purchases made overseas and air tickets purchased from Platinum partners card holders will be rewarded with 2 FlySmiLes and for all other purchases they will earn one Flys miLes mile for every Rs. 100 spent. Accumulated FlySmiLes miles maybe redeemed for flights on SriLankan Airlines.

“The co-branded Platinum card leveraging the combined strengths of Nations Trust, American Express and Sri Lankan delivers exceptional value to customers who demand exceptional service standards,” said Zulfiqar Zavahir, Director, CEO of NTB. It’s a significant milestone, for a bank that was the last to issue a credit card.” C.F