People’s Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading licensed commercial banks, has reaffirmed its position at the forefront of digital banking innovation by securing the Gold Award for the Most Popular Digital Payment Solution (Large Banks Category) for its People’s Pay mobile payment app at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026.
This achievement marks the seventh consecutive year that the bank has been recognised at the national platform, underscoring its sustained excellence and leadership in financial technology.
The awards ceremony, held recently at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, brought together a distinguished gathering of industry leaders and stakeholders committed to advancing Sri Lanka’s digital financial landscape. The event was held under the patronage of Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, who attended as Chief Guest.
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eng. Eranga Weeraratne and Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya attended as Guests of Honour.
The event also saw the participation of LankaPay Chief Executive Officer Channa de Silva, along with senior officials from the Central Bank, government institutions, diplomatic missions and global payment networks.
Representing People’s Bank at the ceremony were Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Clive Fonseka, Deputy General Manager (Channel Management) Naleen Pathiranage, Chief Digital Officer Mangala Kariyawasam, Head of Cards Jayanath Dias and several other senior officials.
A key highlight of the bank’s digital journey, People’s Pay has emerged as a comprehensive and user-friendly mobile payment solution designed to meet evolving customer needs. The platform enables seamless QR-based payments, fund transfers, bill payments, mobile reloads and credit card settlements, offering a convenient and secure digital banking experience.
With features such as easy registration, multi-bank account linking and secure payment storage, People’s Pay continues to drive widespread adoption across the country. Its intuitive interface and robust functionality have positioned it as one of the most popular and trusted digital payment solutions in Sri Lanka, contributing significantly to the bank’s growing digital footprint.
Established in 1961, People’s Bank has played a transformative role in the country’s banking sector. Since embarking on its digital transformation journey in 2015, the bank has leveraged innovation and strategic partnerships to enhance customer engagement and expand financial accessibility. Today, serving over 15.3 million customers, People’s Bank remains a key driver of financial inclusion, bridging the gap between urban and rural communities through technology-driven solutions. With more than 4.4 million digital banking registrations, the bank continues to strengthen its leadership in the digital banking space.
People’s Bank Chairman Prof. Narada Fernando stated: “People’s Bank has firmly established itself as a vanguard of financial technology in Sri Lanka. By continuously expanding our digital ecosystem, we remain committed to supporting the National Digital Strategy 2030 and contributing to the broader transformation of the country’s economy through digital integration.”
Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Clive Fonseka added: “This recognition reaffirms our leadership in digital banking and motivates us to continue driving innovation. We remain committed to enhancing customer convenience while advancing financial inclusion across Sri Lanka. We will continue to strengthen our digital ecosystem to better serve the evolving needs of our customers.”
Introduced in 2017, the LankaPay Technnovation Awards remains the country’s premier platform dedicated to recognising excellence in financial technology innovation. Held under the theme “Inclusive FinTech,” the 2026 edition focused on expanding access to digital financial services, improving efficiency and fostering collaboration across the financial and technology sectors.
People’s Bank’s continued success at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards highlights its commitment to innovation, customer-centricity and digital excellence, further consolidating its reputation as a leading player in Sri Lanka’s financial services sector.
