DFCC Bank PLC has joined forces with SriLankan Airlines to introduce the SriLankan Airlines DFCC Visa Platinum Credit Card, a premium co-branded credit card tailored for customers whose activities span across international borders. The official launch took place on July 21, 2026, at the DFCC Bank Head Office located on Galle Road in Colombo 3. The event was attended by senior executives from DFCC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and SriLankan Airlines, marking a significant collaboration between two prominent Sri Lankan entities.
This newly launched credit card enables cardholders to accumulate FlySmiLes Miles through their spending, both locally and internationally. In addition, it offers a suite of premium travel perks such as priority check-in, access to airport lounges, increased baggage allowances, companion travel benefits, and various lifestyle offers available year-round. Designed to meet the needs of today’s globally mobile customers, the card provides more than just travel rewards; it aims to enhance everyday life experiences. Upon signing up, customers will also receive a bonus of 3,000 FlySmiLes Miles, giving them an immediate advantage towards upcoming travel plans.
In today’s world, travel serves as a vital avenue for businesses to explore new markets, students to seek educational opportunities abroad, families to maintain connections across different continents, and individuals to embark on new adventures. As lifestyles become more global, customers are increasingly looking for financial products that do more than merely facilitate transactions; they desire tools that support meaningful journeys.
Thimal Perera, the Director and Chief Executive Officer of DFCC Bank PLC, emphasized that evolving lifestyles are reshaping the banking landscape. “Modern consumers want banking services to seamlessly integrate into their daily lives. Whether traveling for work, education, family, or leisure, they seek products that add value beyond a simple transaction. This partnership acknowledges that need and rewards customers for their current lifestyles. It signifies our dedication to tailoring banking solutions to our clients, ensuring that our offerings adapt to their evolving needs and aspirations,” he stated.
The collaboration combines trusted banking services with valuable travel benefits, turning everyday expenditures into future travel possibilities and enhancing customer value wherever their journeys take them.
Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Commercial at SriLankan Airlines, remarked that the partnership embodies the evolving experience of customers in travel. “FlySmiLes has always aimed to recognize and reward customer loyalty. Through our alliance with DFCC Bank, we are broadening these rewards beyond the travel experience, allowing members to earn FlySmiLes Miles through their daily spending while enjoying benefits that enhance their travel journeys. Together, we are creating more chances for customers to transform everyday transactions into enriching travel experiences,” he noted.
This partnership signifies a larger transformation in the banking sector, where financial services are increasingly integrated into the experiences that hold significance for customers. As individuals become more connected to global opportunities, they expect banking solutions to accompany them on their journeys. The SriLankan Airlines DFCC Visa Platinum Credit Card has been developed with this vision in mind, assisting customers in turning their daily spending into rewarding travel experiences across borders.
