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People’s Bank Spearheads Digital Payment Revolution to Advance Cash-Lite Economy.
May 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM
People’s Bank is actively supporting Sri Lanka's transition to a cash-lite economy through the National QR Payment Adoption Programme, leveraging the 'People’s Pay' digital wallet to provide secure, fee-free transactions.
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Bridging the Gap: How Sri Lanka is Shifting from Cash to Digital Payments.
April 20, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Sri Lanka is focusing on behavioral shifts to move away from cash, with the Fintech Forum and global payment networks like UnionPay playing a pivotal role in promoting digital payment adoption.
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Sri Lanka Pushes for Digital Payments to Curb High ATM Operating Costs.
April 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe highlights that maintaining ATM networks creates a significant financial burden for banks, urging a transition to the newly launched National QR Payment initiative.





