Category: Banking

HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has enabled Google Wallet support for its Debit Card customers, allowing eligible cardholders to make contactless payments using Google Pay through Android smartphones and supported wearable devices. The capability expands customers’ payment options for day-to-day transactions, supporting greater convenience at contactless payment points locally and overseas.  With […]

DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank) has further strengthened its Corporate Digital Banking ecosystem through DFCC iCONNECT by entering into a strategic partnership with Blue Lotus 360, a leading ERP solutions provider backed by JKX and Platned UK. The collaboration enables seamless integration between DFCC Bank’s digital banking platform and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, allowing […]

HNB PLC marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a powerful call to accelerate women-led enterprise in Sri Lanka. The programme, held 6th of March at HNB Towers, brought together more than 300 women entrepreneurs, business leaders, development partners, academics and policymakers.  Addressing the audience, HNB, MD/CEO, Damith Pallewatte explained, “The global theme for International Women’s […]

DFCC Bank PLC has achieved another significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s sustainable finance journey with the supplementary international listing of its pioneering Blue Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), with the bond displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), and on the India International Exchange (India INX) at GIFT City, Gujarat, India. With these […]

SDB bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the Smallholder Agribusiness and Resilience Project (SARP) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable agricultural development and financial inclusion in Sri Lanka. SARP is a six-year initiative (2022–2027) jointly funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the […]

SDB bank relocated its Warakapola Branch to a new location with a modern, fresh look and ample parking, further strengthening its commitment to delivering an enhanced, customer-centric banking experience. The newly refurbished branch, located at No. 221/E, Colombo Road, Warakapola, will officially open its doors to customers on 3rd March 2026. The relocation reflects SDB […]

Seylan Bank PLC has entered a strategic partnership with DIMO, an authority in automotive excellence for 85 years, to introduce a dedicated leasing facility for customers purchasing Tata commercial vehicles from DIMO. This collaboration is designed to deliver unmatched convenience, competitive financial options, and accelerated approvals for individuals and businesses seeking reliable transportation solutions. The […]

DFCC Bank continues to advance its digital leadership journey with the steady growth of its official presence on YouTube, reflecting a deepening of customer engagement and an expansion of financial education outreach across Sri Lanka. As financial conversations increasingly migrate to digital platforms, the Bank has positioned its YouTube channel as an accessible knowledge hub […]

David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd., the four-wheeler sales arm of the David Pieris Group of Companies, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Commercial Bank of Ceylon to introduce specially structured leasing solutions for the GWM and BAIC range of vehicles in Sri Lanka. This collaboration reinforces the shared commitment of both organisations to […]

Seylan Bank PLC has achieved a significant milestone under the Seylan Atha Hitha loan programme, a government-funded initiative introduced to re-energise Sri Lanka’s micro, small, and medium-scale enterprise (MSME) sector in line with the national economic recovery strategy. The programme, implemented with funding support from the Ministry of Finance, is designed to provide accessible and […]