(From left) HNB Relationship Manager – Employee Banking, Ruwanthika Perera, HNB Head of Business Development, Samuddika Mendis, Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya Principal, Rev. Sr. Charitha Thandalge, HNB Head of Cards, Gauthami Niranjan, HNB Senior Manager – Bambalapitiya Branch, Duminda Premathilaka, HNB Head of Institutional Banking, Natasha Hay
HNB PLC, recently announced the relaunch of the PPA Affinity Card from HNB, exclusively for the Past Pupils Association (PPA) of Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya.
"Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya has been a beacon of excellence in education, shaping the lives of countless Sri Lankan women for generations. At HNB, we recognize the profound impact of this institution and its network. Our partnership with the Past Pupils Association is more than an agreement; it's a commitment to supporting a community of accomplished individuals who continue to inspire and lead across various sectors of our society. By offering exclusive benefits to PPA members, we're not just providing financial services; we're investing in a network that has consistently contributed to Sri Lanka's progress and innovation," HNB Head of Cards, Gauthami Niranjan stated.
All PPA members can also look forward to giving back to school with this initiative, as a percentage is contributed by the bank to School PPA every time the card is swiped”
The new card comes packed with a wide variety of special benefits and features, including zero joining fees and a complete waiver on the first year of annual fees for the card, together with a host of other exclusive offers.
These include 0% interest 12-month installment plans on all payments of school fees to Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya as well as complimentary overseas travel & health insurance cover. Additionally, HNB is also offering 0% interest 12-months installment plan on any hospital, education, and insurance payments as well as discounts up-to 25% off from leading supermarket chains and installment schemes up-to 60 months from HNB’s extensive partner merchant network island-wide.
With 254 customer centres, HNB is one of Sri Lanka's largest, most technologically innovative private banks. Consolidating its legacy in sustainability, good governance, and corporate excellence, HNB was crowned the Best Corporate Citizen for 2022 at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Best Corporate Citizen Awards. Other significant accolades include being adjudged as the "Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka" for the 14th occasion by the Asian Banker in 2024, being declared the "Best SME Bank" by Asiamoney Magazine, being awarded the Sri Lanka Technology Excellence Award for Robotics – Banking at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2023, for integration of Robotic Process Automation in its Custody Banking and Trustee Services, as well as securing a Top 5 position in Business Today's Top 40 rankings for 2023.
