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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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National Savings Bank Launches Nationwide Digital Banking Awareness Campaign.

May 17, 2026 at 12:21 AM

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Local News

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

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May 13, 2026 at 11:58 AM

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

Sri Lanka and Nepal have launched a cross-border QR payment service, allowing Nepali travelers to make digital payments at over 400,000 LankaQR merchants using their home apps.

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

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

May 7, 2026 at 5:39 PM

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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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April 30, 2026 at 7:47 AM

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.

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Technology

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

April 30, 2026 at 1:07 AM

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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Tech Giants and Emerging Platforms Challenge UPI Market Concentration in India

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Sri Lanka Faces New Financial Security Breach Following $625,000 Payment Disappearance.

April 29, 2026 at 1:36 PM

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Finance

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

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.

April 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM

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Amazon Sellers Revolt as Mounting Fees and Payment Delays Strain Business Operations.

April 26, 2026 at 9:42 AM

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April 24, 2026 at 6:58 AM

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.

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Seylan Bank Secures Multiple Top Honors at 2026 LankaPay Technnovation Awards.

April 24, 2026 at 3:44 AM

Seylan Bank achieved significant success at the 8th edition of the LankaPay Technnovation Awards, securing multiple Gold and Merit awards for its contributions to Sri Lanka's digital payment ecosystem.

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Seylan Bank Secures Multiple Top Honors at 2026 LankaPay Technnovation Awards

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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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Finance

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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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Analysis: Why Sri Lanka’s $2.5 Million Debt Payment Divergence Was Likely a Process Failure.

Experts suggest the diversion of a $2.5 million sovereign debt payment was likely a Business Email Compromise (BEC) rather than a complex cyber-attack, highlighting critical gaps in financial verification processes.

April 24, 2026 at 12:18 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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