Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has joined hands with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) to introduce the BOC Multi-Currency Travel Card, free of charge for SLIM members who travel frequently for professional and personal engagements. The partnership was officially announced at the World Marketing Forum 2025 on 14th of November, held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, marking a progressive step in empowering Sri Lanka’s marketing fraternity with smarter, safer travel solutions.
Designed to offer unmatched convenience and security, the BOC Multi-Currency Travel Card enables users to load up to five international currencies, ensuring smooth financial transactions across borders. The card is further enhanced with a backup card facility, guaranteeing uninterrupted access during travel, and includes complimentary travel insurance coverage of up to USD 250,000, strengthening its value proposition for frequent travellers.
At the official handover ceremony Mr. Kavinda de Zoysa Chairman of Bank of Ceylon together with Mr. Y. A. Jayathilake Acting General Manager/CEO, Mr. G. A. Jayashantha DGM International Treasury & Investment and Mrs. Rasika de Silva Chief Manager International Division presented the symbolic card to Prof. Jayantha N. Dewasiri, President of SLIM.
Through this partnership, BOC and SLIM reaffirm their commitment to elevating financial convenience, safety, and global mobility for professionals on the move.
For over 86 years, Bank of Ceylon has been a cornerstone of Sri Lanka's financial landscape, connecting individuals and businesses to global opportunities. BOC’s extensive network with over 2,300 touch points spread across the nation, ensures that bank’s customers have convenient access to a wide range of financial services. Moreover BOC was ranked as the top Sri Lankan Bank among the Top 1000 World Banks 2025 and the Banker of the Year 2021,2023 and 2024 by The Banker Magazine UK, The most valuable Sri Lankan brand by Brand Finance Lanka. BOC also received the People’s Banking Services Brand of the year at the SLIM KANTAR Peoples Awards 2024.Internationally, Bank of Ceylon has established a strong presence in key locations such as a Subsidiary in London, UK; branches in Male and Hulhumalé in the Maldives; Chennai, India; and the Seychelles.
