HNB launches ‘Stay Safe COVID Tracer’ QR codes across all branches

HNB PLC, successfully launched the ‘Stay Safe COVID Tracer’ solution across its entire branch network and the SOLO app. The solution has been introduced by the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka to help contain the spread of COVID-19.    

As a result, employees and visitors to HNB’s Head Office and entire island-wide branch network will now be able to check-in and check-out by simply scanning a QR code placed prominently at each entrance. This contactless solution will be a convenient alternative to the requirement of writing visitor details in a physical log book.   

Providing added convenience to HNB SOLO users, the bank has also enabled the reading of Stay Safe COVID QR codes using the HNB SOLO mobile App, meaning that the SOLO App can also double as a tool for anyone to download and use as a trusted scanner for Stay Safe QR Codes at any location. Thereafter, when visiting any HNB branch, or any other public location that displays the Stay Safe COVID Tracer QR code, visitors can simply scan the QR code when entering and exiting the premises. “HNB is proud to support the vital efforts of the Government in using technology to improve the speed and effectiveness of contact tracing at a national scale. This is an initiative which will be essential in breaking chains of transmission.  As a bank with one of the largest retail footprints in the country, we are doing our utmost to help our customers and employees stay safe during the COVID pandemic. This includes rapidly expanding access to digitised services, and taking all possible precautions including stringent social distancing measures. We urge all citizens to also extend their fullest cooperation in this effort, so that together we can defeat this pandemic,” HNB Deputy General Manager, Retail and SME Banking, Sanjay Wijemanne said.