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Key Events 2024
Asia’s and Sri Lanka's Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility
Sampath Bank makes history as the only Sri Lankan bank to be honoured with the prestigious ‘Asia’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility’ award and being named 'Sri Lanka's Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility' at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024, held at The Westin, Singapore. This was followed with the nomination of the Bank as one of the Top 3 World's Best Banks for Corporate Responsibility.
Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2024
Sampath Bank was awarded multiple accolades at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2024 organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce:
- Overall Second Runner-Up
- Finance Sector - Winner
- Category Award for Environment Beyond the Business - Winner
- Among Ten Best Corporate Citizens
These accolades reflect Bank’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and purpose to “Empower Dreams and Enrich Lives”.
TAGS Awards 2024
Sampath Bank’s Annual Report 2023 earned the prestigious Silver Award in the Private Banking Sector at TAGS Awards organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), and recognised as one of the country’s Top 10 Annual Reports.
Launch of Sampath Visa Purchasing Card for Corporate Clients
An innovative card is designed to revolutionise the management of integrated operating expenses with features including cash-flow forecasting, and improved supplier management with greater control and risk reduction.
Launch of Cutting-edge New Vishwa Retail App
Sampath Bank proudly unveiled its new revolutionary mobile application, Sampath Vishwa Retail. This progressive launch marks a significant milestone within the internet banking landscape, promising unparalleled convenience and accessibility to customers.
Sampath Visa Infinite Metal Credit Card in Sri Lanka
Sampath Bank launched the first- ever Sampath Visa Infinite Metal Credit Card in Sri Lanka, joining an elite circle with access to privileges that span the globe, from exclusive rewards to unique travel benefits, making every transaction a seamless blend of convenience and prestige.
Sampath Bank's ‘Wewata Jeewayak’ Breathes New Life in to Aralaganwila by Embarking on Restoration of its 25th Tank
Sampath Bank marks milestone with 25th Tank restoration uplifting 482 families. The milestone was marked with a groundbreaking ceremony at Aralaganwila encompassing the restoration of three significant tanks: Mangala Wewa, Samanala Wewa and Magampura Wewa.
Quarter century pioneering internet banking in Sri Lanka Sampath Bank celebrates a quarter-century of pioneering internet banking in Sri Lanka. This milestone marks just the beginning of a journey towards digital evolution.
Sampath Cards ‘Sampath Siritha’ lights up the Avurudu season with unbelievable discounts and savings for Cardholders Curating an array of discounts in the run up to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, helping customers enjoy and continue cherished traditions.
Pioneering Turtle Conservation Research at Rekawa Centre Unveiled by Sampath Bank Handing over a fully-fledged camping site for research purposes at the Rekawa Turtle Conservation Centre to the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) recently as part of the Bank’s Turtle Conservation Project, a key element of its 'A Breath to the Ocean' oceanic ecosystem restoration programme.
Sampath Bank Partners with Royal Colombo Golf Club
Sponsorship of the prestigious July Monthly Medal Event at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), attracting over 300 golfers across the country.