Standard Chartered launches unique senior citizens’ lifestyle account package

In another first, Standard Chartered Bank launched Wonder Years, a lifestyle account package option for senior citizens, which combines higher interest rates and lifestyle benefits from a host of partner organisations.

Sanjay Wijemanne, Head of Wealth Management for Sri Lanka explained that customers above the age of 50 years can open Wonder Years Accounts and build up balances and benefit from the high interest rates on offer.

“Standard Chartered is known for its innovative products. In every case the product is created and customised based on our valued customers’ feedback and requirements. The Wonder Years Account Package offers a host of other benefits apart from high interest rates and this makes the proposition unique in the market,” added Wijemanne.

The product offers a host of benefits through leading partner organisations, in services such as health, shopping, travel and leisure. Categorised as ‘Health and Happiness’; Durdans Hospital, Healthy Life Diabetic Clinic, Attanayake Opticians and Ray Bans Optcians have offered very attractive discounts and services to Standard Chartered Bank Wonder Years’ Account holders, while in ‘Travel & Leisure’; Hemas Travels together with Prime Destinations offer travel packages to many destinations with special pricing. Arpico Super Centres double the points on their loyalty programme on purchases made by Wonder Years’ Account holders, while Auto Mirage service station chain, who operates eight centres in and around Colombo, offer very special discounts on all their services to Wonder Years’ customers. Likewise, Lionco Furniture and Flower Place are also offering special discount packages to help the accountholders relax and enjoy life.

Anirban Ghosh Dastidar, Head of Consumer Banking Sri Lanka, confirms that the bank has some exciting products and unique value propositions lined up for their customers in the New Year. “We keep our customers foremost in all our product offerings and endeavour our services are tailor made to suit all requirements,” said Dastidar.