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Sri Lanka and Nepal Launch Cross-Border Digital Payment Integration.

May 19, 2026 at 2:13 AM

Sri Lanka and Nepal have officially launched a cross-border QR payment integration, allowing Nepali tourists to use their domestic mobile banking apps to pay at over 400,000 LankaQR-enabled merchants in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka and Nepal Launch Cross-Border Digital Payment Integration

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Sri Lanka Integrates Full PayPal Functionality to Boost Digital Economy.

After a decade-long negotiation period, Sri Lanka has officially launched full PayPal access, allowing local freelancers and SMEs to receive international payments directly into domestic bank accounts.

May 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM

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Technology

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PayPal Expansion in Sri Lanka: Potential Integration with Local Banks Signals Major Shift.

May 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM

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Sri Lanka and Nepal Unveil Seamless Cross-Border QR Payment System.

May 13, 2026 at 11:58 AM

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People’s Bank Spearheads Digital Payment Revolution to Advance Cash-Lite Economy

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May 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM

People’s Bank Spearheads Digital Payment Revolution to Advance Cash-Lite Economy.

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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Sri Lanka Advances Efforts to Integrate PayPal for Digital Economic Growth.

May 7, 2026 at 5:39 PM

The Sri Lankan Ministry of Digital Economy is in advanced discussions to introduce PayPal, aiming to empower local freelancers, boost foreign exchange earnings, and support SMEs in global trade.

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Sri Lanka Advances Efforts to Integrate PayPal for Digital Economic Growth

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SDB Bank’s UPay Wallet Achieves Merit Honor at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026.

May 3, 2026 at 8:33 PM

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Finance

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Commercial Bank Launches Nationwide Drive to Expand LankaPay JCB Debit Card Adoption.

April 30, 2026 at 10:34 AM

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Technology

HelaPay Achieves Major Financial Milestone with Rs. 5 Billion in Transactions.

Sri Lankan digital payment platform HelaPay has surpassed Rs. 5 billion in total transaction value, reflecting strong public trust and rapid growth in the local FinTech sector.

April 30, 2026 at 7:47 AM

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Tech Giants and Emerging Platforms Challenge UPI Market Concentration in India

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April 30, 2026 at 1:07 AM

Tech Giants and Emerging Platforms Challenge UPI Market Concentration in India.

Amazon, Meta, and other firms are lobbying India's NPCI to address the overwhelming market share held by PhonePe and Google Pay in the UPI ecosystem.

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Finance

CDB Unveils Nation's First QR Sound Box to Revolutionize Merchant Payments.

April 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has launched Sri Lanka's first QR Sound Box, a device that provides instant voice confirmation for digital payments to boost merchant transparency and SME adoption.

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Technology

Evolution of KOKO: Beyond Buy Now Pay Later in Sri Lanka.

An exploration of how KOKO has evolved from a simple Buy Now Pay Later app into a comprehensive fintech platform for daily expenses, with regional expansion plans underway.

April 24, 2026 at 6:58 AM

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Technology

Mastercard Unveils Innovative Payment Tools to Boost Sri Lankan Small Businesses.

Mastercard has launched two new digital payment solutions, Soundbox and Cloud Commerce, in Sri Lanka to empower small businesses with affordable and efficient transaction tools.

April 24, 2026 at 3:18 AM

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Seylan Bank Launches Interest-Free Salary Advance Scheme for Professionals.

April 24, 2026 at 3:13 AM

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April 20, 2026 at 2:37 AM

Bridging the Gap: How Sri Lanka is Shifting from Cash to Digital Payments.

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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Commercial Bank Enhances Digital Payment Ecosystem through Bancstac Partnership.

April 19, 2026 at 7:14 PM

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has signed a long-term agreement with Bancstac to implement a bank-controlled, secure, and scalable payment processing infrastructure to enhance its digital financial services.

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Commercial Bank Enhances Digital Payment Ecosystem through Bancstac Partnership

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Technology

Swiss National Bank Advocates for Increased Competition in Cashless Payment Systems.

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is promoting measures to enhance competition within the digital payments sector to ensure greater efficiency, resilience, and lower barriers to entry for new financial service providers.

April 16, 2026 at 4:11 PM

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Technology

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Navigating the 2026 Mobile Landscape: Top Prepaid and Senior-Focused Phone Plans.

April 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Technology

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LankaPay, SLTDA, and Alipay+ Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Tourism via Digital Payments.

April 10, 2026 at 1:06 PM

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Abans Finance Teams Up with Singhagiri to Roll Out Smart Device Financing

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April 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Abans Finance Teams Up with Singhagiri to Roll Out Smart Device Financing.

Abans Finance has launched its FINAB smart device financing solution in collaboration with Singhagiri, enabling customers to purchase electronics through flexible and affordable installment plans.

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