Seylan Bank and University of Peradeniya empower teenagers with financial literacy

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From left: University of Peradeniya Concept Pera Student Society Junior Treasurer N.S. Abeyrathne, Vice President D.G.S. Dassanayaka, President A.T. Witaana, Senior Treasurer Prof. Janak K. Vidanarachchi, Seylan Bank Assistant General Manager – Sales and Marketing Asiri Abhayaratne, Manager – Brands Marketing Visakan Gnanasundaram and Brand Executive Buddhika Lokuge

Seylan Bank has partnered with the University of Peradeniya as the Official Banking Partner for a nationwide series of workshops aimed at introducing G.C.E. O/L and A/L students to higher education opportunities, career pathways, and enhancing their financial literacy.

Through this initiative, Seylan Bank is helping bridge a key gap in Sri Lanka’s education system by empowering students with the knowledge and tools to manage money responsibly, from an early age.

Focusing on students aged 13 to 18, Seylan Bank’s sessions deliver age-appropriate, practical financial education, covering budgeting, saving, digital transactions, and building healthy financial habits. Recognising that financial independence starts well before adulthood, the bank is committed to empowering students with the skills and mindset to make informed financial decisions early on. By embedding financial literacy at a grassroots level, the initiative supports the development of a financially aware generation that is better equipped to manage its personal finances and contribute to long-term economic stability.

By offering this platform alongside its workshops, Seylan Bank enables students to move beyond theory, building financial confidence and fostering early ownership of their finances. Additional perks, such as seasonal offers and merchant discounts, further reinforce good financial behaviour while aligning with the program’s broader goal of empowering youth through inclusive banking solutions.