Sampath American Express Platinum Ultramiles Credit Card
American Express • Sampath Bank
Sampath American Express Platinum Ultramiles Credit Card
Platinum Ultramiles is the Sampath American Express card tied to the Ultramiles loyalty programme. A bank-linked programme terms document describes earning and redemption rules, but promotions and programme terms can change; verify them before applying or planning a redemption.
Illustrative product-tier graphic, not the bank’s official card image. See Sampath’s official card page for current artwork and product terms.
At a glance
| Issuer / network | Sampath Bank PLC / American Express |
|---|---|
| Annual fee | Basic annual LKR 7,000; joining free; supplementary annual LKR 5,000; supplementary joining free (13 Aug 2024 form). |
| APR / interest | The bank’s 29 Aug 2023 fee PDF lists 28% p.a. for listed credit-card tiers. Confirm the current APR and how interest is calculated with Sampath. |
| Eligibility | Sampath’s current minimum income, age, credit assessment and limit criteria were not published in the current card menu we could verify. Ask the bank for the current eligibility and required documents; criteria may vary by card tier. |
Benefits and features
The linked Ultramiles terms state 1 mile per LKR 100 of eligible local spend, 2 per LKR 100 overseas, 2 per LKR 100 for local travel/dining and 4 per LKR 100 for overseas travel/dining. They also describe a welcome offer of up to 35,000 miles, subject to activation/spend conditions. Check exclusions, eligible MCCs, expiry and current terms at the bank’s loyalty site.
Sampath’s application form dated 13 August 2024 also describes general facilities for its cardholders: transaction and balance checks via Sampath Vishwa/mobile app, missed-call balance checks, Card Balance Transfer (CBT), Extended Settlement Plans (ESP), Cash Instalment Plans (CIP), automated utility payments through SABS, multiple payment methods and ATM cash advance. The form also refers to overseas travel protection and life cover; confirm current availability, eligibility, limits and exclusions for this specific card.
How to apply
- Open Sampath Bank’s official personal credit-card directory and confirm this card is currently open to applications.
- Download the current credit-card application form and read the cardmember agreement, key facts and latest schedule of charges.
- Check the minimum income/age criteria and assemble the exact identity, income and supporting documents listed by the bank. Requirements differ and are not inferred here.
- Submit the application through a Sampath Bank branch or the channel stated on the current form. The bank makes the approval and credit-limit decision.
- Before signing, confirm the APR, annual and supplementary fees, minimum repayment, late fee, cash-advance cost, foreign transaction charges and any reward conditions.
How to compare its real cost
Do not compare cards only by the joining offer or reward headline. Add the annual fee, supplementary-card cost and likely interest/other charges; then compare the value of benefits you will actually use. Paying the full statement balance by the due date can avoid purchase interest where the bank’s agreement provides an interest-free period, but cash advances, instalments and other transactions may have different rules—check the current agreement.
Sources and verification
- Sampath Bank current personal credit-card menu — product name and current range.
- Sampath credit-card application form (13 Aug 2024) — dated fees and range-level facilities.
- Sampath credit-card charges (29 Aug 2023) — historical interest and charge reference.
- Sampath rates and charges page — check for the latest downloadable schedule.
See our Sampath credit-card comparison and all-card directory, explore Sampath Bank branches on Branches.lk, and browse all Sampath Bank product guides.
Editorial and image note: Branches.lk is independent and is not affiliated with Sampath Bank or the card networks. The graphic above is a clearly labeled illustration; Sampath’s accessible product menu did not expose downloadable card artwork, so we have not passed off a mock-up as a real card.
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