Sampath Bank offers trilingual dictionary for Avurudu

On 25 March, Sampath Bank marked a significant milestone in the history of the bank celebrating 25 years of loyal & dedicated service to the nation.  As a home grown bank that has held on to its Sri Lankan values, Sampath Bank pride themselves in being one of Sri Lanka’s most indigenous banks, embracing technology and innovation to bring their customers the best possible banking experience served with Sri Lankan hospitality.

This year, together with their 25th Anniversary celebrations, the bank has decided to advance the ‘alut avurudu’ celebrations by issuing the ‘aluth avurudu’ gifts from 30 March.

Anyone depositing Rs. 15,000 in a Sampath savings account will receive a specially designed hard cover trilingual dictionary published by M.D. Gunasena and Company and those depositing Rs. 50,000 will be entitled to a specially designed wall clock.

“The trilingual dictionary is being offered as an incentive to enhance the language skills, particularly among the younger generation,” Marketing and Business Development Deputy General Manager Tharaka Ranwala said, adding, “The user-friendly dictionary contains terminology that is used in day to day conversation thereby making it very practical. With all the words being in all three languages it will be a novel experience for the users. We are also falling in line with the Government’s trilingual policy and will also contribute

towards strengthening communal harmony and understanding,” he added.

“Traditionally, Sampath Bank offers special gifts to customers on Avurudu Day, but in view of the 25th anniversary, the Bank has decided to celebrate ‘avurudu’ early this year. Customers will be able to receive their gifts from 30 March onwards at all Sampath branches located island wide”, he explained.

While most banks offer numerous gift items to their customers, Sampath Bank pioneered the concept of gifting items with utility value which are usable in day to day life.