As the pioneering bank in Sri Lanka to offer a tailored financial proposition to the growing community of freelancers, DFCC bank was invited to join a panel discussion on “How to be a Successful Freelancer” hosted by the University of Kelaniya. The bank was invited to provide a financial management perspective to the participants and highlight its DFCC Freelancer proposition, the first financial services offering in Sri Lanka tailored for Freelancers. In addition to a wide array of savings and transactional banking products and services, DFCC Freelancer also adopts a new dynamic model for assessing creditworthiness, allowing freelancers access to a wide range of lending services for the first time. DFCC Bank was represented on the panel by Pradeepan Sivalingam, Assistant Vice President of Digital Banking Strategy.
DFCC Freelancer provides attractive interest rates on personal and business foreign currency accounts and competitive rates on savings accounts and fixed deposits, alongside exclusive benefits through DFCC Pinnacle, Prestige, Salary Partner, or Salary Plus, based on average income. Accountholders also receive a DFCC Bank Master Card Credit Card with joining fees waived, an exclusive 2% cashback on foreign currency transactions, and 0% easy payment plans. Female freelancers can also access unique benefits through DFCC Aloka. A range of tailored insurance packages are also available to give freelancers peace of mind.
About DFCC Bank
DFCC Bank is a full-service commercial bank with a rich history of 68 years and offers a diverse range of commercial and development banking services. As part of its Sustainability Strategy 2020-2030, the Bank aims to become a leading institution contributing to greater resilience by creating resilient businesses and supporting green financing and sustainable, socially responsible entrepreneurship. The Bank has received numerous accolades, including being named the ‘Most Trusted Retail Banking Brand’ and the ‘Best Customer Service Banking Brand’ in Sri Lanka in 2021 by Global Brands Magazine UK and ‘Market Leader and Best in Service in Cash Management 2022’ by Euromoney. Additionally, DFCC Bank is ranked among Business Today’s Top 40 Corporates in Sri Lanka, is rated A- (lka) by Fitch Ratings Lanka Limited and is regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Attesting to its commitment to sustainability, DFCC Bank is also the first, and presently only, entity in Sri Lanka to have received accreditation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), granting it access to concessionary funding worth USD 250 million to support climate mitigation and adaptation projects across the Island.