SOLO expands digital payment solutions with The Kingsbury partnership

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Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), has partnered with The Kingsbury Hotel to introduce seamless digital payment solutions across all its restaurants.

This collaboration allows diners to make payments effortlessly using SOLO or any LankaQR-enabled app, eliminating the need for cash or card transactions.

With digital payments becoming an essential part of everyday transactions, this partnership enhances customer convenience by offering a faster, safer, and more efficient payment experience It also expands accessibility for international visitors, allowing Indian tourists to pay via UPI-enabled apps, Chinese tourists to transact seamlessly through Alipay and the UnionPay International app, and others to use any LankaQR-compatible platform.

HNB Digital Banking Senior Vice President/Head Chammika Weerasinghe said: “HNB is delighted to collaborate with The Kingsbury to offer their patrons a seamless and secure digital payment experience. As a leader in Sri Lanka’s banking sector, we remain committed to driving digital payment adoption and enhancing financial accessibility. Through SOLO, we continue to introduce innovative solutions that simplify transactions and promote cashless convenience for both businesses and consumers.”

HNB SOLO Manager Harold Elanco said: “Integrating SOLO at The Kingsbury is a significant step in making digital transactions a mainstream payment method. Customers can now enjoy a faster, contactless, and secure payment experience while using their preferred digital wallets. This partnership reinforces SOLO’s role in shaping Sri Lanka’s cashless future and advancing digital financial inclusion.”

By integrating SOLO’s innovative payment technology at The Kingsbury, this collaboration marks another milestone in HNB’s ongoing mission to foster a digitally inclusive economy, encouraging both local and international adoption of digital payments.

The Kingsbury Colombo Resident Manager Travis Casather said: “We are pleased to introduce LankaQR-enabled payments across all our restaurants, making transactions seamless and secure for our guests. As a hospitality brand committed to delivering the highest level of convenience, partnering with HNB to offer digital payment solutions aligns perfectly with our vision. This initiative will enhance the overall dining experience for both local and international guests.”

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