### 📈 Dialog and UnionPay International Partner to Transform Digital Payments

Dialog Axiata PLC has entered a landmark strategic partnership with UnionPay International (UPI), one of the world’s largest global payment networks, to accelerate Sri Lanka's digital financial landscape. The collaboration focuses on enhancing the FinTech capabilities of Dialog Finance PLC. Key Partnership Impact • Market Expansion: Enables Dialog Finance to offer innovative payment products with enhanced national acceptance for merchants and consumers. • Sector Support: Specifically targets e-commerce, mobility, travel, retail, and MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) operations. • Financial Inclusion: Aligns with national priorities to expand cashless payments and integrate world-class digital payment experiences. Global & Local Strength • Global Reach: UnionPay is accepted in over 180 countries and regions, boasting the world’s largest cardholder base. • Institutional Stability: Dialog Finance PLC maintains an AA(lka) rating with a Stable outlook from Fitch Ratings Lanka. • Strategic Model: Adheres to the "New Four-Party Model," intensifying collaboration between traditional networks and non-bank FinTech firms. _Note: This summary is based on official corporate disclosures as of January 12, 2026._