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Tracy
Sep 02 2026
23The way Sri Lankan consumers define premium living is evolving. Today, affluent consumers are increasingly looking beyond traditional measures of success and placing greater value on experiences that create lasting memories, personalized services, and greater convenience.
Whether it is travelling to new destinations, enjoying exceptional hospitality, discovering unique dining experiences or accessing lifestyle benefits that complement their everyday lives, consumers are seeking experiences that are meaningful and tailored to their preferences.
Responding to this changing lifestyle landscape, Sampath Bank PLC, in partnership with Visa, has introduced the Sampath Bank Private Banking Visa Infinite Privilege Credit Card, bringing a new premium lifestyle proposition to Sri Lanka.
Designed for Sri Lanka’s affluent consumers, Visa Infinite Privilege, one of the highest-tier Visa credit card, goes beyond everyday payments by offering access to curated benefits across travel, hospitality, dining, leisure and lifestyle experiences - meeting consumers where they are today, with privileges that support a more bespoke way of living, travelling and experiencing the world.
A More Rewarding Way to Travel the World
For many Sri Lankan consumers, travel has become an important part of modern lifestyle, with greater interest in discovering new places while enjoying comfort, convenience and personalized experiences.
Through Visa Infinite Privilege, cardholders can access premium travel and hospitality benefits designed to make their journeys more rewarding.
· Love a stay with extras: ALL Accor+ Explorer brings hotel privileges, dining benefits and special offers across Accor’s hospitality network.
· Seamless journeys over travel hassles: Visa Infinite Privilege provides expedited airport processing, priority access, and elevated travel benefits tailored for affluent travelers
· Prefer being recognized on arrival: Banyan Group’s with Banyan programme adds enhanced recognition and privileges for a more personal hospitality experience.
· Personalized itineraries over copy-paste holidays: Essentialist offers curated travel recommendations and experiences shaped around individual preferences.
Dining That Goes Beyond the Plate
Dining has become an important part of how consumers celebrate occasions, connect with others and discover new experiences.
With specially created Infinite Taste | Beyond The Menu programme for the refreshed Visa Infinite portfolio, Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders get access to a curated dining proposition that goes beyond restaurant reservations, truly taking them beyond the menu and bringing them closer to chef-led concepts, exclusive tables and thoughtfully designed culinary experiences.
Built for consumers who see dining as a way to explore, celebrate and connect, the proposition turns exceptional meals into memorable moments shaped around access, craft and discovery.
Privilege, Built into Everyday Living
Modern consumers increasingly value access that makes everyday life feel more rewarding and personal - from the brands they engage with to the leisure experiences they choose.
Through Harrods Rewards Gold Tier, Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders can access rewards and selected benefits from one of the world’s most recognized retail destinations, adding a touch of global refinement to their lifestyle choices.
For those who enjoy leisure with a sense of occasion, the Visa Golf Programme offers access to premium golfing benefits, bringing together sport, networking and relaxation as part of a more curated way of living. Extending this focus on exclusive sporting experiences, Visa Infinite Privilege also gives cardholders two complimentary padel game sessions annually, opening access to one of the world’s fastest-growing premium sports.
Premium living today is about more than ownership. It is about access, convenience and experiences that add value to everyday life.
The Sampath Bank Private Banking Visa Infinite Privilege Credit Card reflects this changing mindset by bringing together a range of carefully curated benefits designed around the evolving expectations of Sri Lankan consumers.
By combining Sampath Bank’s Private Banking expertise with Visa’s premium lifestyle ecosystem, the proposition enables cardholders to experience more from their everyday spending, whether they are travelling, dining, relaxing or exploring new experiences.
For Sri Lankan consumers looking for a more rewarding way to access premium experiences, a world of privileges is now just a Visa card away.
About Visa Inc. Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere, and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.
