Phnom Penh, 19 November 2023: Hattha
Bank, a subsidiary of Krungsri Bank, the fifth-largest commercial bank in
Thailand and a member of Japan’s MUFG Financial Group, announced today the
official launch of the Hattha Visa Card at AEON Mall Mean Chey (AEON Mall 3).
The launching ceremony was officiated by Mr. Oknha Hout Ieng Tong, President
and CEO of Hattha Bank, and Ms. Ivana Tranchini, Visa Country Manager for
Cambodia, along with senior management representatives from both companies and
various strategic partners.
Today's event demonstrates Hattha Bank's commitment to providing
its customers with a new, seamless and global digital payment experience that
is characterized by ease, speed, convenience and security. This milestone marks
another success for Hattha Bank, which consistently operates its business in a
profitable manner while always prioritizing the needs of its customers.
Oknha Hout Ieng Tong
expressed his enthusiasm for this significant achievement, stating, "We
are thrilled to offer global digital payment services to our current and
prospective clients. This marks a vital progression in our digital
transformation plan as we expand our digital banking ecosystem to meet the
needs of both retail and corporate customers." He further explained,
"By utilizing Hattha Visa Cards, clients can conveniently and securely
make online or in-store payments at numerous locations worldwide where the Visa
logo is displayed.”
Ms.
Ivana Tranchini, we are excited to be partnering with Hattha Bank to provide
Cambodian consumers with the security, reliability and convenience of a Visa
debit card “Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes Study[1]
has shown the use of credit and debit cards in Cambodia has grown steadily in
recent years, along with interest in contactless cards and virtual banking. We
at Visa are committed to bolstering Cambodia’s digital transformation journey
by optimizing the consumer payment experience with the most innovative digital
payment solutions that connect Cambodians to each other and the rest of the
world.”
To
celebrate this remarkable achievement, Hattha Bank is introducing special
offers for new holders of their Visa cards. These promotions include a
five-year waiver of annual fees and a 10% cashback program, in addition to the
card's unique features. With Hattha Visa Cards, customers enjoy the convenience
of making payments online and in physical stores worldwide wherever the Visa
logo is accepted. Transactions are secure, as customers receive SMS alerts for
payment transactions made via Visa point-of-sale (POS) terminals and One-Time
Passwords (OTP) for online payments. Moreover, Hattha Bank provides exclusive
lifestyle privileges to Visa Platinum cardholders, such as access to airport
lounges and worldwide travel insurance coverage of up to USD1,000,000.
To
enjoy all the benefits listed above, customers can apply for a Hattha Visa Card
either at the nearest Hattha branch or by calling 1800 212 222 or 023 999 266.
About Hattha Bank:
About Visa
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