Sampath e-Remittance ‘Cash Wasi 3’ program concludes, awarding scores of cash and other prizes!

Reiterating its commitment towards being an integral form of support behind the welfare of the expatriate workforce, Sampath e-Remittance recently concluded its ‘Cash Wasi 3’ promotional program with a grand prize-giving ceremony on 24 February, held at the auditorium of the bank’s head office located in Sir Lester James Peiris Mawatha, Colombo 02. 

Sampath Bank, steadfast in their efforts to transcend all boundaries with regard to delivering unparalleled ease of operation and benefits, launched its ‘Cash Wasi 3’ promotional program on 1 September 2015. During the promotional period, Sampath e-Remittance customers were able to avail themselves of cash and other prizes amounting to millions of rupees. 

The first prize of one million rupees of the ‘Cash Wasi 3’ promotion was awarded to Sameera Darshana Dissanayake, a resident of Bellanwilla. Whilst working as a businessman, Dissanayake has trusted the services of Sampath e-Remittance for almost a decade and utilises the service to receive money sent by his friend in Italy. Speaking to us about the promotion, Dissanayake recognised the experience of winning the first prize of ‘Cash Wasi 3’ amounting to one million rupees as a life changing one. 

“I have been consistently working with Sampath Bank for nearly 10 years now. For many years, we have only trusted Sampath Bank’s e-Remittance service to send and receive money easily, with utmost safety. In addition to the safety, the degree of concern and care shown to its customers is another reason why we have stayed on with Sampath Bank. Awarding a prize of this magnitude is a shining example of the warmth they extend to us. Truly, winning that cash prize was a life changing experience for us. So, I would like to thank Sampath Bank from the bottom of my heart for that.” 

Standing from left: Sampath Bank Assistant General Manager – Global Business Sanath Abhayaratne, Rs. 1 lakh cash prize winner Sarojathevi  Mylvanagam, Sampath Bank Managing Director Aravinda Perera, Grand Prize winner of Rs. 1 million Sameera Darshana Dissanayake, Rs. 1 lakh cash prize winner Hemantha Somasiri, Sampath Bank E Remittance and Bank Notes Operations Senior Manager Kusal De Silva, Sampath Bank Deputy General Manager – Corporate Banking Ayodhya Perera

In addition, the lucky winners of the three Rs. 1 lakh cash prizes from Sampath Bank were Hemantha Somasiri, Sarojathevi Mylvanagam and B.N. Kanagarathne. Additionally, Sampath Bank also awarded 5 LED TVs, 10 Home Theater Systems, 3 Washing Machines, 10 Hi-Fi Stereo Systems and 2 Fridges as consolation prizes to many others as part of the ‘Cash Wasi 3’ promotion. 

Commenting on this promotional activity, Sampath Bank Senior Deputy General Manager – Consumer Banking Tharaka Ranwala said, “As a local bank dedicated to the progress of the nation, Sampath Bank extends its gratitude to the Sri Lankan workforce employed overseas for their enormous contributions towards strengthening the local economy. Thus, phase 3 of the ‘Cash Wasi’ program was launched as a tribute to this silent service carried out by them. The specialty of the ‘Cash Wasi’ program is that it’s designed to go beyond traditional boundaries and afford our customers maximum advantages and benefits. 

“It is our belief that the first prize of Rs. 1 million and a host of other prizes have created a lasting and memorable change in the lives of our customers. In this regard, Sampath Bank will ensure that it will stay committed towardsdawning a brighter tomorrow for all its customers at present and in the future.” 

Currently, the Sampath e-Remittance operates internationally in countries including The United Arab Emirates, Spain, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Kuwait, Australia, Italy and Singapore through more than 90 foreign money transfer agents. In view of this, not only can you send money fast and securely to Sri Lanka, but thanks to a far-reaching branch network spanning 225 branches all across the nation, citizens can also choose to withdraw their monies from anyone of those branches closest to them.  

Another unique offering only Sampath Bank can claim amongst others is the assignment of officials for money transfer requirements in countries such as Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Italy in addition to other banking needs.