NDB Bank, Mastercard launch new Debit Card

NDB Bank has announced the launch of the NDB Mastercard debit card, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s journey towards driving digital payment adoption and promoting financial inclusion, while delivering great value to its customers. This launch, held at the NDB Bank Head Office, also signifies the beginning of a dynamic collaboration between NDB Bank and global payment technology leader, Mastercard.

A key highlight of the new debit card is its innovative and inclusive notch design, specially introduced to ensure accessibility for visually impaired customers, further reinforcing NDB’s commitment to creating products that serve every segment of society.

The new card is designed to elevate everyday banking for the bank’s customers, bringing together the trust and reliability of NDB with the global network and innovation of Mastercard. Cardholders can now enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits both locally and internationally, along with enhanced transaction security, the bank said in a media release.

Commenting on this milestone, Kelum Edirisinghe, CEO of NDB Bank, said, “This strategic collaboration with Mastercard is a significant step towards enhancing our customers' banking experience. By collaborating on card issuance, payment acceptance, and developing customer-centric solutions, we aim to drive digital payment adoption in Sri Lanka, ensuring our customers benefit from secure, convenient, and innovative payment methods."

The event was graced by senior representatives from both organisations, including Kelum Edirisinghe, Chief Executive Officer/Director at NDB; K.V. Vinoj, Deputy CEO at NDB; Mr. Sanjaya Perera, Senior Vice President at NDB; Zeyan Hameed, Vice President at NDB; Ashan Wikramanayake, Assistant Vice President/Head of Cards at NDB; Gautam Aggarwal, Division President, South Asia at Mastercard; Vikas Varma, Chief Operating Officer, South Asia at Mastercard; and Sandun Hapugoda, Country Manager, Sri Lanka & Maldives at Mastercard.