Sampath to introduce Visa Infinite, Visa Signature cards
"Sampath Bank is to introduce the Visa Infinite and the Visa
Signature cards to Sri Lanka soon, said Chief Operating Officer Sampath
Bank Aravinda Perera.
He said that the bank will issue around 200 Infinite cards in Sri
Lanka and the benefits will be unparallel. India being such a big
country has issued only 1,100 infinite cards, said Perera. Visa Infinite
is a world class premium product which is distinguished by its superior
features and outstanding benefits for its owner. All platinum cards will
be upgraded to Visa Signature.
Sampath Bank is progressing towards regaining the top position in the
card market.
He said the bank plans to issue around 2000 signature cards aimed at
catering to the needs of high spending cardholders.
Manager Card Centre Nirosha de Silva said that Sampath Bank is
planning to expand the card business to the suburbs as well as the rural
sector. She said that although other banks have 28 different charges
added upto the card Sampath Bank has only four charges.
She said that the bank is cautious in issuing cards while it has
already built a merchant network.
She said that they are planning several loyalty programs for the
benefit of customers.
Ms. de Silva said that Sampath bank is aiming at attracting customers
of other banks to become its cardholders. She said that the card market
last month was 830,000.
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