HNB gets Superbrand Status, affirming trust, leadership and innovation excellence

HNB Managing Director/CEO Damith Pallewatte and Chief Operating Officer Sanjay Wijemanne (2nd and 3rd from right, respectively) receive Superbrand Status from Superbrands Sri Lanka Chairman Shariful Islam in the presence of Media Services Ltd. Managing Director Brian Emmanuel and General Manager – Marketing Frank Gabriel 

HNB PLC was conferred Superbrand Status for 2025 in recognition of its enduring reputation, consistent delivery of excellence, and sustained leadership in the banking sector. The recognition was awarded in 2025 in Sri Lanka by the global Superbrands following an independent evaluation of brand strength.

Commenting on the recognition, HNB Managing Director/CEO Damith Pallewatte said: “This Superbrand status highlights the confidence placed in HNB by generations of Sri Lankans. That trust is built on the strength of our people and a client-centric system that places customer needs at the center of every decision. We have a capable and committed team, guided by strong values and disciplined governance. As we continue to respond decisively to change, our focus remains on responsible banking, sound judgement and delivering service that genuinely supports the long-term progress of our customers and the country.”

HNB serves customers across all key segments, including youth, microfinance, SMEs, emerging corporates, and large institutions. The bank provides tailored solutions and ongoing support, acting as a long-term partner through different life and business stages.

With a relationship-led banking approach, HNB operates digital platforms while maintaining human interaction where needed. This approach has driven strong digital adoption, with over 1.1 million customers actively using its highly rated mobile application. Continuous investment in cybersecurity, data protection and risk management has reinforced confidence at a time when trust is central to financial decision-making. From introducing Sri Lanka’s first metal Mastercard to expanding merchant access through HNB Accept in partnership with Visa, the bank continues to deliver practical solutions aligned with market needs. Its role in national initiatives, such as the exclusive five-year mandate for expressway toll gate digitisation, further demonstrates HNB’s ability to support secure, large-scale digital infrastructure.

The Superbrand Status affirms HNB’s legacy of trust, disciplined execution, and enduring relevance, highlighting the bank’s capacity to lead Sri Lanka’s banking sector with clarity, resilience, and purposeful direction. 

With 257 customer centres, HNB stands as one of Sri Lanka’s largest and most technologically innovative private sector banks., The bank was recognised as the” Best Retail Bank” in Sri Lanka for the 15th year at the Asian Banker Global Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2024. Furthermore, HNB was ranked among the Top 1,000 World Banks by the Banker Magazine and also has been awarded the title of’ Strongest Bank” In Sri Lanka for 2025 by TAB Global, Recently HNB was been awarded the prestigious Bracken Award as the “Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2025” by The Banker Magazine UK,

HNB’s accolades also include recognition at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence, where it was named “Best Bank for Large Corporates” for 2025.

In addition to being honoured with the overall Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award by the CCC 2025, HNB was also placed among Sri Lanka’s Top 10 Corporate Citizens of 2025, based on the Bank’s long-term sustainability strategy and structured Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) governance model. Furthermore, HNB was recognised as one of the Top 25 Corporates at the LMD Awards which honoured the 25 most awarded Sri Lankan corporates.