Sampath Bank rewards loyal e-remittance customers in millions during Ramadan season

Forty-two loyal customers of Sampath e-remittance service were in for a bonanza during the Ramadan season participating in the Sampath Cash Wasi promotion. This was the second time that Sampath Bank conducted the Cash Wasi promotion to reward its loyal e-remittance customers.

When it was introduced first time during the Sinhala New Year season, 32 winners were benefited. Sampath e-remittance Cash Wasi for Ramadan was one such rewards scheme of the bank’s continuous appreciation endeavours. The cash prizes of the e-remittance Cash Wasi for Ramadan were handed over to the winners by Aravinda Perera, Managing Director, Sampath Bank at Sampath Bank Head Office, Colombo, recently.

Based on the total e-remittance transactions during the period 17 July to 19 August 2012, N.L Thomas bagged Rs. 500,000, winning the Super Draw. The Grand Draw saw five winners collecting Rs. 100,000 each. The winners were D.A Ranjani, A.L.M. Nawpees, R.M. Chandrawathi, W.T. Sunitha K. Fernando and M.N.M. Asker.

Jubilant grand prize winner Thomas from Ragama said: “This came as a total surprise, and couldn’t believe when I got the call from Sampath Bank. In fact, I wanted to have a fixed deposit with Sampath Bank some day, and ultimately it became a reality as my sister in Italy wanted me to handle her banking transactions in her absence. I was able to win Rs. 500,000 as a result of the money remitted by her.”

L.F. Nawpees from Horowpathana who won Rs. 100,000 for the money remitted to him by the brother in Qatar through Sampath Bank said he did his transactions at Kahatagasthiigiliya branch and thanked Sampath Bank for initiating such a promotion and making him a winner.

Sunitha K. Fernando, from Etul Kotte, one of the winners, said it was the first time that she was dealing with Sampath Bank. “My husband in USA has been remitting money through other banks as well. But I am really satisfied with the service of Sampath Bank; it was so quick and friendly too. In fact, this cash prize was something I never expected.”

D.A. Ranjani from Ganemulla too couldn’t believe when she got the news that she had won Rs. 100,000. “My son (who sends money from Qatar) too is highly impressed with Sampath’s e-remittance service and will continue to remain a loyal customer.”

Thirty-six daily winners (two daily winners per day) were also rewarded through daily draws from the transactions made during the period of 1 August to 18 August 2012. Each won Rs. 15,000 in cash.  Remittances received through all agents who are linked with Sampath e-remittance service were included in the draw.

DGM – Marketing and Business Development Tharaka Ranwala said: “Sampath Cash Wasi was one of the key draws with huge cash rewards introduced by a bank in Sri Lanka, for e-remittance customers to reward their loyalty.”

E-remittances services offered by Sampath Bank are available across the world via 42 agent companies. Therefore any one, from any part of the world can send money to his or her loved ones in Sri Lanka easily and at their convenience via Sampath e-remittance

He added that the service is a big relief for beneficiaries to get money quickly during an emergency. “You not only get the money in double quick time but get maximum security for the money transferred. The money sent through e-remittances can be withdrawn in many ways which are very fast and reliable,” he said.

Sampath e-remittance services have been accepted as a quick and most reliable way to transfer money to Sri Lanka providing speed in the true sense, as the remitted money can be withdrawn over the counter through 209 Sampath Bank branches islandwide.