Sampath introduces ‘Book Now, Pay Later’ a unique payment option

A pioneer in unveiling a wide range of online banking services, Sampath Bank in partnership with the national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, recently announced the introduction of ‘Book Now, Pay Later’ – a unique internet payment option for purchasing airline tickets without the use of a credit or debit card.

‘Book Now, Pay Later’, the newest addition to Sampath Bank’s diverse portfolio of Online Banking services is one of the first of its kind to be introduced to the industry. As a result of Sampath Bank’s unwavering commitment to understand its customers’ needs and cater to them through innovative and convenience driven services, ‘Book Now, Pay Later’ provides the convenience of booking flight tickets via www.srilankan.comwith a unique payment option to either “Pay Now” or ‘Pay Later’.

With the option “Pay Later”, customers can relish the privilege of transacting payments for their reserved tickets within 48 hours post booking. Payments for the flight ticket can be made either through Sampath Bank’s renowned Internet Banking platform ‘SampathVishwa’, or through Sampath Bank’s mobile banking app, in addition to the option of over the counter payments at any Sampath Bank branch.

Commenting on this latest introduction, Tharaka Ranwala, Senior Deputy General Manager - Consumer Banking, Sampath Bank PLC, said “Understanding our customers’ needs is a perpetual force that drives the team towards identifying gaps in the market and offering innovative solutions to the industry, customers and stakeholders alike. Whilst ‘Book Now, Pay Later’ serves as an addition to the list of innovative online banking products we offer, partnering with SriLankan brings further value additions not just to the product itself, but to our portfolio of partners. The simplicity of the payment solution would increase customer convenience tremendously and we are certain that this initiative will create a paradigm amongst the market to fly with SriLankan”, he further added.