SriLankan Airlines Introduces UnionPay for Seamless Online Payments

SriLankan Airlines, in collaboration with UnionPay International and Bank of Ceylon, has introduced UnionPay as a payment option on its official website, expanding its online payment ecosystem and offering greater convenience to the growing number of Chinese travellers. This addition not only enhances the airline’s range of payment options, which already includes Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners, Discover, UATP, Alipay and WeChat Pay, but also reinforces SriLankan Airlines’ position in the rapidly growing digital travel market.

Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Commercial at SriLankan Airlines stated, “As the national carrier of Sri Lanka, we strive to enhance the travel experience for our customers, from flight booking to completing their journeys. By enabling UnionPay card acceptance, we provide a more inclusive and seamless payment experience, making it easier for international travellers to book their flights conveniently.”

“UnionPay is delighted to collaborate with Bank of Ceylon and SriLankan Airlines to enhance payment accessibility for our cardholders. This partnership aligns with our broader expansion strategy in Sri Lanka, providing domestic UnionPay cardholders and international travellers with a seamless payment experience. As a key merchant, Sri Lankan Airlines plays an essential role in supporting our issuance business and driving greater adoption of UnionPay in the market,” said Mr. Crispin Wijesekera, Country Manager of Sri Lanka & Maldives, UnionPay International.

Y A Jayathilake, Acting General Manager/ Chief Executive Officer Bank of Ceylon added, “We are excited to enable UnionPay’s online acceptance for SriLankan Airlines. This initiative not only improves the airline’s payment options but also strengthens Sri Lanka’s payment infrastructure, fostering digital transactions and aligning with our vision of a cashless economy.”

To celebrate this launch, SriLankan Airlines and UnionPay are in discussions to introduce a special promotional campaign for UnionPay cardholders. For more information on using UnionPay cards for online bookings, visit SriLankan Airlines’ website at https://www.srilankan.com/payops

Photo: The teams from SriLankan Airlines and UnionPay International at the signing ceremony. From left to right:

SriLankan Airlines: Madushani Wijewardhena, Product Specialist; Thushara Jayawickrama, Digital Innovations & Partnership Manager; Bimali Malalasekara, Manager Digital Commerce; Gayan Wickrama, Senior Manager Commercial Services & Support; Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Commercial.

UnionPay International: Hu Binghan, Head of South Asia; Crispin Wijesekera, Country Manager (Sri Lanka & Maldives); Hairong Tang, Product Manager; Sameera Rowel, Head of Products & Business Development (Sri Lanka & Maldives); Arouf Amanath Samoon, Head of Branding & Marketing (Sri Lanka & Maldives).