Sampath Bank recently unveiled the Sampath RemitWise remittance support mobile application to offer greater support to the countless Sri Lankans living and working abroad. The unique app is set to serve as a one-stop-shop for all remittance related information for all Sri Lankans, irrespective of whether they are customers of Sampath Bank or not, a news release from the bank said.
“The remittances sent home by the innumerable Sri Lankans living and working overseas account for a significant portion of the country’s foreign exchange earnings and form a key element of the economy. Sampath Bank has been actively serving them, providing remittance facilities, investment advice and a host of other banking services. We observed that they often faced difficulties in accessing information and seeking assistance, especially during this global pandemic,” said Rajendra Ranasinghe, Assistant General Manager – Inward Remittance / KPO / BNO, Sampath Bank.
“As their trusted remittance partner, we are delighted to present Sampath RemitWise, a unique mobile application that offers a wide range of much needed information. Helping ensure that they have easy access to vital data such as Sampath Bank contacts, exchange rates, remittance services and more, it is sure to serve as an invaluable asset to all Sri Lankans living and working abroad as well as those looking to move overseas. We will continue to identify more ways in which we can serve and add value to all Sri Lankans around the world,” he added.
Sampath RemitWise provides users with contact details of Sampath Bank’s overseas Business Promotion Officers and current exchange and deposit rates. They can chat with the overseas representatives as well as the Bank’s Head Office in Colombo through the app and inquire about other services. Its location capabilities allow users to locate local remittance agents and access their respective exchange rates. They can track their e-remittance transactions through it. While beneficiaries can request for transfers using the app, both senders and beneficiaries can request for loans on it.
Users can save their personal particulars such as passport data, contact information and bank account details – theirs and that of their relatives and other beneficiaries – within the app.
The app offers support in Sinhala, Tamil and English and provides push notifications. (news release)
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