Abans Joins the Dialog Pay Merchant Ecosystem

From left to right: Lim Li San, Group Chief Operating Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC; Sachini De Silva, Business Officer, Dialog Finance PLC; Samith Fernando, Senior Brand Manager, Abans PLC; Nandun Wickramasighe, Head of Finance, Abans PLC

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider, announced its partnership with Abans, enabling customers to make secure LankaQR payments using Dialog Pay across all Abans showrooms island-wide. The partnership extends digital payment convenience to one of Sri Lanka's leading retail brands, with a network of over 400 outlets, while rewarding customers with complimentary Dialog data on eligible LankaQR transactions.

Customers can now use Dialog Pay to purchase a wide range of products, including consumer electronics, home appliances, mobile devices, IT products, furniture, kitchen appliances and other lifestyle solutions available at Abans showrooms nationwide. The partnership provides customers with a secure and convenient way to pay while enjoying greater flexibility when shopping for everyday essentials and high-value purchases alike.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Nandun Wickramasighe, Head of Finance of Abans PLC, said, "At Abans, we are committed to continuously enhancing the shopping experience by offering our customers greater convenience, choice and flexibility. Our partnership with Dialog Pay introduces another trusted digital payment option across our retail network, making it easier for customers to shop the products they need. By bringing together two trusted brands, we are helping accelerate the adoption of digital payments while supporting Sri Lanka's transition towards a more digitally enabled economy."

Dialog Pay, available through the Dialog Pay App and the MyDialog App, brings together connectivity, digital payments and financial services within a single ecosystem, supporting Dialog's vision of making digital payments simpler, more accessible and more rewarding for every Sri Lankan. Customers can conveniently activate Dialog Pay using their eZ Cash account or by linking their preferred bank account, enabling them to make secure LankaQR payments, transfer funds, access their digital wallet, open savings accounts and fixed deposits, and apply for loans powered by Dialog Finance. Accepted across more than 100,000 retail outlets nationwide, Dialog Pay rewards eligible QR payments with complimentary Dialog data, encouraging greater everyday adoption while supporting Sri Lanka's continued transition towards a more digitally connected and cash-light economy. For more information, visit https://dialog.lk/dialog-pay