SriLankan integrates with BOC IPG facility offering seamless digital payments for clients

Bank of Ceylon together with the national carrier, SriLankan Airlines (SLA) geared to introduce BOC Internet Payment Gateway (BOC IPG) facility in offering seamless digital payment experience to customers of SLA by enabling secure payments across multiple channels and in multiple currencies.

The agreement signing ceremony was held on August 30th under the patronage of the bank’s General Manager K. E. D. Sumanasiri, Deputy General Manager (Product and Banking Development) Ajith Karunarathne, Assistant General Manager (Electronic Banking Centre) Eranga Bandara, Assistant General Manager (Digital Products Promotion) S. A. N. C. Piumal, Assistant General Manager (IT) Haritha Rajapakshe. Representing the National Carrier, it was joined by the Airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Nuttall, Head Of Worldwide Sales & Distribution Dimuthu Tennakoon, Group Head Of Information Technology Chamara Perera, Senior Manager (Commercial Services & Support) Conrad Reshantha, Manager ( IT Passenger Services & Cargo Systems) Priyanga Weeraratne, Manager ( Revenue Accounting) S Surendra, Manager (E-Business Development) Bimali Malalasekara.

“The partnership will facilitate the National Carrier to offer seamless online payment experience across different time zones and geographies. BOC IPG facility is set to support the National Carrier to reach a wider customer base and to enhance its business turnover in line with their business expansion planswhile adding convenience and ease to its global clientele.We are delighted to partner with SLAL’s digital journey,” BOC General Manager K. E. D. Sumanasiri said.

BOC IPG enables SLA to accept multiple payment brands in multiple payment channels using a wide range of digital payment methods from computer to mobile phone. It facilitates MasterCard and VISA cardholders to make payments in their own currencies and the National Carrier to receive payments in major foreign currencies. It further supports the EMV3D secure verification processes with ‘Verified by Visa’ and ‘MasterCard Secure Code’. 
Further, BOC IPG is also Integrated with all key online platforms and mobile apps of SLAL including booking engine, Charika App, IVR, Holidays, Plusgrade and Aviation College.