Sri Lanka-based Mobitel, a mobile service provider, has partnered with Commercial Bank to launch a new Mastercard credit card with data benefits in the country.

Commercial Bank will be responsible for card operations of the COMBANK Data + Credit Card, while Mobitel will handle data offerings.

Through the new Data + Credit card, Mobitel customers can earn free data on their Mobitel connection with every purchase made using the card.

Mobitel CEO Nalin Perera said: “In keeping with Mobitel’s tradition to pioneer new innovation in the industry, we are delighted to announce this exciting Data + Credit Card in partnership with Commercial Bank.

“As one of the leading banks in the country, it has a large customer base and this credit card is a novel way in which to reward its customers for their loyalty with free data from Mobitel and other offers.”

The card further provides various offers such as discount on air tickets and mobile devices, reward points, mCash integrations and international MasterCard offers.

Commercial Bank managing director and CEO Jegan Durairatnam said: “Commercial Bank cards have launched many industry firsts, and this is another significant step in our journey.

“This special loyalty card offers all the multifaceted benefits enjoyed by Commercial Bank cardholders plus a unique offer of free data, which is a first in the country.”