Sampath Bank and American Express announce strategic partnership - The first American Express Travel Prepaid Card in Sri Lanka

Sampath Bank, Sri Lanka's leading commercial bank and American Express announced the formation of a strategic partnership with the launch of the first American Express Travel Prepaid Card - Sampath Bank American Express® Travel Lite Prepaid Card in Sri Lanka. Targeted at a growing segment of consumers in Sri Lanka traveling internationally for education, business or leisure, the card offers ease of use and convenience by enabling travelers overcome troubles of carrying foreign currency or looking for authorized money changers.

The Sampath Bank American Express Travel Lite Prepaid Card is a reloadable prepaid travel card available in US Dollar. Cardmembers can lock in currency rates at the time of loading the card, without worrying about currency fluctuation during their trip. The card will be accepted across millions of location globally on the American Express network and at more than 550,000 ATMs worldwide. Cardmembers will receive SMS alerts for every transaction to help keep track of expenses, while enjoying the trip. The Sampath Bank American Express Travel Lite Prepaid Card will be available at all Sampath Bank branches across Sri Lanka.

The card will offer travel insurance from Allianz Global Assistance offering travelers service anywhere in the world for help with replacing lost passports, translation services, emergency legal and medical referrals, lost luggage and theft assistance, a free Backup Card at purchase, free card replacement services, as well as access to emergency cash - all with fee savings and the promise of no hidden charges. The card will also come with a wide array of benefits through American Express Selects, with a choice of travel, leisure, dining and shopping offers in key destinations worldwide.