Amana Bank supports CBSL’s Digital Payments Promotion Campaigns in Nuwara Eliya and Hambantota

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CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe (fifth from left) visited the Amana Bank booth at the Digital Payments Promotion Campaign in Nuwara Eliya

Amana Bank recently participated in the Digital Payments Promotion Campaign 2025 held in Nuwara Eliya and Hambantota, under the theme ‘Shaping the Future through Digital Transactions.’

Organised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) in collaboration with the respective District Secretariats, the Nuwara Eliya event was held at the Gregory Lake Car Park while the Hambantota event took place at the Magam Ruhunupura Administrative Complex. Both events were graced by CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, along with other senior officials from the CBSL.

The events witnessed the participation of Government officials, Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), and members of the general public.

Amana Bank’s digital promotion team actively engaged in the CBSL Digital Payments Campaign held in Hambantota, showcasing their commitment to promoting digital financial solutions

These awareness campaigns are the first in a series of initiatives by the CBSL, aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital banking and payments islandwide, aligning with the broader strategy of the Government and the CBSL to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth through digitalisation.

During the campaign events, Amana Bank showcased its digital banking solutions, including the Your Bank online banking app, video KYC-enabled Online Account Opening platform, and WhatsApp Banking services, while also facilitating customer registrations for its digital platforms. The bank also promoted the LankaQR payment mechanism, which enables cashless transactions through a fast, secure, cost-effective, and convenient payment method that allows users to make everyday payments using their mobile phones.

Commenting on the bank’s participation, Amana Bank Asst. Vice President – Deposit Mobilisation and Digital Innovation Arshad Jamaldeen said: “We are honoured to support the CBSL’s Digital Payments Campaigns, which resonate with our commitment to providing secure and accessible digital banking and payment solutions. This initiative reflects our drive to empower communities and contribute to a digitally inclusive Sri Lanka.”

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