Revolutionary savings accounts for senior citizens from Sampath Bank

Sampath Bank is launching a special savings account for senior citizens under Sanhinda Saver, creating another revolution in the banking industry.

From left: Janaka Fonseka, Director - Vision Care, Ms. Savithri Peiris, Managing Director - Gabo Travels, Prabhath Harsha Kumar, Head of Operations – Walkers Tours, Harris Premaratne, Chief Executive Officer – Sampath Bank PLC, Aravinda Perera, Chief Operations Officer – Sampath Bank PLC, Dr. Manjula Karunaratne, Chief Operating Officer –Asiri Hospitals Ltd ,Nandadasa Rajapakse, Chairman – DSI

The new “Sampath Sanhinda Saver” account can be operated in Sri Lankan Rupees or foreign currency as per the choice of the account holder. A truly unique and attractive feature of the new account scheme is that interest will be paid twice a month for this account
If the average balances on or below is Rs. 9,999/- the applicable interest rate will be 4.25% per annum while the average balances above Rs. 10, 001/- will gain an interest rate of 8.25% per annum. And the additional interest rate for foreign currency account is 0.5% US$.
Sampath Sanhinda Saver Account can be opened by any Sri Lankan citizen of over 50 years of age, by making an initial deposit of Rs. 1000/- or US$ 100/- for foreign currency accounts. The accounts holders will be eligible to a host of special discounts, offers and benefits from a large number of merchant outlets who have partnered with Sampath Bank.
All Sampath Sanhinda Saver account holders will be given priority service at any Sampath Bank branch. And a 50% discount is offered for “Door Step Banking Facility”.
Under the Sampath Sanhinda Saver benefit scheme, the account holders who maintain an average balance of Rs. 50,000/- are entitled to a free annual medical checkup done at Asiri Hospitals Ltd. And special foreign and local tours will be arranged for selected customers annually.
Sampath Sanhinda Saver account holders are issued a special branded Pass book and branded Visa Debit/ ATM card. The Visa Debit/ ATM card will allow the account holder to make payments for purchases and withdraw cash with a single card, while making use of the special discounts and benefits offered for the Visa Debit Cardholders.
The Sampath Sanhinda Saver is an ideal savings scheme for senior citizens who wish to spend their retirement in comfort without having to worry about financial security.
Sampath Bank recently signed agreements with their partner merchant establishments with a view to add more value to the Sanhinda Saver Account. These partner establishments are namely; Asiri Surgical Hospitals Ltd,Vison Care (pvt )Ltd, DSI, Gabo Travels,Walkers Tours
The Sanhinda Saver account holders would be offered numerous benefits such as discounts, free health checkups, local and foreign tours and many more through these features outlets.