Mastercard and Bank of Ceylon collaborate to launch Sri Lanka’s first medical tourism card

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Bank of Ceylon General Manager/Chief Executive Officer W.P. Russel Fonseka presenting the first travel medical card to Professor Srinath Chandrasekera. BOC Chairman Kavan Ratnayaka, Mastercard Country Manager – Sri Lanka and Maldives Sandun Hapugoda, BOC Non-Executive Director Jehaan Ismail, Deputy General Manager – International, Treasury and Investment G.A. Jayashantha and Assistant General Manager – International Ranjith Ruwanpathirana are also present

From left: Mastercard Sri Lanka Manager – Pre-Paid Cards Dushantha Buthpitiya, Mastercard Country Manager – Sri Lanka and Maldives Sandun Hapugoda, Bank of Ceylon Deputy General Manager – International, Treasury and Investment G.A. Jayashantha, Mastercard SL Director Mahesha Amarasuriya, Bank of Ceylon Assistant General Manager – International Ranjith Ruwanpathirana, Chief Manager – International Rasika De Silva, Senior Manager – Travel and Remittance R.K.I. Randeni, Executive Officer M.V. Prabuddhana and Executive Officer W.G.C.K. Karunarathna

Mastercard and Bank of Ceylon recently announced their collaboration to launch ‘WellGlobe’, Sri Lanka’s first medical tourism card. The new card is designed to cater to the growing trend of Sri Lankans seeking medical treatment in countries like India and Singapore.

The WellGlobe card is aimed at simplifying medical travel for Sri Lankan patients travelling overseas, providing them peace of mind along with other benefits. The multi-currency travel card will come with 5% discount on in-patient billings at partner hospitals, access to professional medical consultations, assistance in choosing appropriate healthcare facilities, and dedicated support for comprehensive trip planning. Cardholders will be able to avail these benefits through Mastercard’s strategic partner Vaidam, a medical travel assistance platform that connects patients with top medical professionals and hospitals globally.

The introduction of this innovative card comes at a time when medical tourism is gaining popularity in the domestic market due to easy availability of specialised treatment at an affordable cost in countries like India and Singapore.

Mastercard Country Manager – Sri Lanka and Maldives Sandun Hapugoda said, “The launch of this medical tourism card represents a significant step in addressing the evolving needs of Sri Lankan consumers. It integrates Mastercard’s global expertise in payments with Bank of Ceylon’s compelling financial services and Vaidam’s top healthcare assistance to act as a complete solution for cardholders seeking high-quality treatment in India.”

Bank of Ceylon Deputy General Manager – International, Treasury and Investment G.A. Jayashantha said, “We are delighted to collaborate with Mastercard to introduce the WellGlobe card. As medical tourism continues to grow, we recognise the need for a specialised financial product which goes beyond traditional banking services and offers both financial benefits and logistical support to our customers.”