HNB announced another partnership with the Trinity College Kandy Old Boy’s Association (OBA). HNB launched the Affinity Card of the Trinity College Kandy Main OBA, a customized Credit Card that will offer OBA members a host of exclusive benefits and discounts.
Additionally, the Bank will also be serving as the banking partner for the 150th anniversary of the Trinity College Kandy. It will also participate in a series of fundraisers organized by the OBA for the Trinity 150 (T150) campaign to improve the essential infrastructure and facilities at the private school. Commenting on the partnership, Trinity College Kandy OBA Signs Partnership with HNB Sanjay Wijemanne, Deputy General Manager – Retail & SME Banking, HNB; Nirosh Perera, Chief Credit Officer, HNB; Supun Dias, Head of Network Management and Business Development, HNB; Gauthami Niranjan, Head of Cards, HNB; and Rev Fr Araliya Jayasundara, Principle, Trinity College, Kandy; Senaka Alawattegama, President, Trinity College Kandy – OBA, President – TCK OBA, Kegalle Branch, President Elect – TCK OBA, Governor of the Sabaragamuwa Province, Tikiri Kobbekaduwe, Chairman, Advisory and Oversight Committee, Trinity 150, Jayantissa Ratwatte and Prasanna Palihawadana, Secretary, Trinity College OBA were among those present at a special ceremony held at the College Auditorium to commemorate the partnership.
“Trinity College Kandy is known the world over as a hallowed institution providing excellence in all facets of education, and this is a reflection on the remarkable individuals, which this prestigious school has produced. We, therefore, consider it a distinct honor to partner with the OBA to support their efforts in enhancing the legacy of Trinity College Kandy, so their alma mater can continue its vital work of building the capabilities of Sri Lanka’s next generation of leaders,” Sanjay Wijemanne, Deputy General Manager- Retail and SME Banking, HNB stated.
Among the numerous benefits afforded to the Trinity Affinity cardholders are special discounts on purchases across HNB’s merchant partner network, especially from the Old Trinitians’ Sports Club (OTSC), free SMS alerts on all transactions, and free health, life, and overseas travel insurance coverage. Cardholders are also entitled to a free supplementary card and a total waiver on all bank joining fees and first-year annual fees.
The card has flexible options for payment of admission and school fees to Trinity College Kandy, including either a three, six, or 12-month installment payment solution with zero interest rates and handling fee. “It is truly an honor for myself and all of my fellow Trinity College Old Boys to have partnered with HNB. This collaboration will ensure that our alma mater will be ably supported as we continue to enhance facilities to ensure that future generations of Trinitians receive the best, most wellrounded education in the country,” Senaka Alawattegama, President, Trinity College Kandy OBA said.