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From left: SDB bank Senior Manager – Digital Operations Division Sasika Wickramarathna, LankaPay Deputy CEO Dinuka Perera, Former Chairman Dr. Kenneth de Zilwa, SDB bank Chief Information Officer Dinesh Thomas, LankaPay Former Chairperson Priyantha Liyanage, Chairman L.H.A. Lakshman Silva, SDB bank Deputy Manager – Digital Business Chathuni Jayasinghe, Senior Manager – IT Department Sampath Priyankara, and Senior Manager – Marketing and Corporate Communications Gayan Fernando
SDB bank has been recognised at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, where its flagship digital payment wallet, UPay, received a Merit recognition in the Best Digital Payment Application for Retail Payments category. This accolade reflects the bank’s commitment to advancing digital financial services and promoting seamless, secure, and accessible payment solutions for retail banking customers across Sri Lanka.
The prestigious LankaPay Technnovation Awards are designed to acknowledge and celebrate innovations within the financial technology sector, with a special focus on digital payment solutions. As a Digital Wallet that focuses on enabling secured and convenient user experience, SDB bank’s UPay digital wallet continues to drive digital inclusion, providing a reliable platform for retail customers who require efficient and secure payment methods.
SDB bank Chief Information and Digital Officer Dinesh Thomas said: “We are honoured to receive this recognition at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026. It is a testament to the dedication of our team and our ongoing commitment to enhancing digital financial services in Sri Lanka. UPay has been designed with the goal of offering customers a seamless and secure payment experience, and this award reinforces our mission to lead the way in digital innovation, making everyday transactions more accessible for everyone.”
This award further positions SDB bank as a key player in Sri Lanka’s fintech landscape, showcasing its ability to provide customer centric, forward-thinking solutions that meet the evolving demands of both the retail and digital payment sectors.
