Nations Trust Bank American Express Travel Card launched

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Nations Trust Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading commercial banks and American Express announced the launch of Nations Trust Bank American Express Travel Card in Sri Lanka. The new card is targeted at a growing segment of international travellers in Sri Lanka, travelling for education, business or leisure. Convenient and hassle free, the prepaid card will enable customers of Nations Trust Bank travelling internationally to overcome the hassle of carrying foreign currency and get value added benefits while travelling.

The Nations Trust Bank American Express Travel Card is a US dollar card with a fixed exchange rate. This safeguards card members from sudden and unexpected USD to LKR exchange rate fluctuations at all times. Card members can utilise their card at merchant outlets and ATM locations worldwide. Customers will be able to keep track of their finances on the Travel Card by accessing online banking facilities with Nations Trust Bank which include card statements and transaction details. Card members are also provided with a backup card which can be activated and utilised immediately should the primary card be misplaced or stolen. This new card will be launched with a special introductory offer that will give card members complimentary access to the Executive Lounge at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) or to opt for a Travel Wallet, on loading their Nations Trust Bank American Express Travel Card with $ 1,000 or more till 30 September. What’s more, a special data roaming package from Dialog will also be on offer for travellers till 15 September. Nations Trust Bank Chief Executive Officer Renuka Fernando said: “Nations Trust is constantly looking at ways to provide our customers with the best services to sustain their needs. Foreign travel is an essential part of today’s lifestyle, and immediate access to funds whilst overseas is an absolute necessity. As such, the Nations Trust Bank American Express Travel Card is being introduced to expedite overseas transactions in a secure manner. Card members will be notified, via SMS alerts on their mobile devices, with each transaction made.” Fernando added: “Card members will also benefit from a multitude of features, including a fixed exchange rate. Furthermore complimentary travel insurance is provided when $ 1,000 and above is loaded on to the American Express Travel Card.” Commenting on the Nations Trust Bank American Express Travel Card, Pranav Barthwal, Vice President, Global Merchant Services & Partner Card Services, India and Area Countries, American Express, said: “Travellers have always relied on American Express to provide them with the best travel payments products and services when they are overseas. We are pleased to be able to continue to offer the best in travel payments in Sri Lanka and partner with Nations Trust Bank to launch the Nations Trust Bank American Express Travel Card. This card is an ideal travel companion for people travelling overseas offering a combination of safety and convenience. We are confident it will be very well received in Sri Lanka.”