Bank of Ceylon clinches multiple awards at Technnovation Awards 2024

BOC General Manager W. P. Russel Fonseka and DGM Production and Banking Development Y. A. Jayathilake receiving awards with the team at Technovation Awards 2024

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s premier bank, has emerged triumphant at the prestigious Technnovation Awards 2024, organised by LankaPay, reaffirming its position as the leader in digital banking and financial inclusivity.

At the Technnovation Awards 2024, BOC received an impressive array of accolades in the banking category, including the coveted ‘Overall Award – Gold for Excellence in Digital Payments’. 

Additionally, BOC clinched Gold awards for ‘Bank of the Year for Financial Inclusivity’ (Category A), ‘Best Common ATM Enabler of the Year’ (Category A), and ‘Best Bank for Digital Government Payments’. Furthermore, the Bank secured the Silver Award for ‘Best Bank for Retail Payments’ and Merit Award for ‘Most Popular Digital Payment Product’ (State Banks Category). This remarkable achievement highlights BOC’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions in the digital banking landscape. It is a testament to the Bank’s dedication of providing cutting-edge financial services that cater to the evolving needs of its customers.

The Technnovation Awards, initiated in 2017 by LankaPay, serve as a platform to recognise pioneers in technology innovation within Sri Lanka’s financial services sector. As the country’s pioneering payment technology innovation awards, the event aims to celebrate organisations and individuals who have demonstrated excellence in promoting digital payments and enhancing customer convenience. 

“We are delighted to receive multiple accolades at the Technnovation Awards 2024. These awards reflect our relentless efforts to drive innovation and provide best-in-class banking solutions to our valued customers. We are immensely grateful to our loyal customers and patrons for their continued support, which has been instrumental in our success,” BOC General Manager W.P. Russel Fonseka stated. The Technnovation Awards 2024 culminated in a grand finale held on 20 March at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The event served as a platform to celebrate and honour the achievements of trailblazers in the realm of digital payments and technology innovation.