Pan Asia Bank Wins ‘Gold’ for Customer Convenience at LankaPay Technnovation Awards

Naleen Edirisinghe – Director/CEO of Pan Asia Bank is seen receiving the Award from K G P Sirikumara - Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

 

Also in the picture from left : Lakdeesh Praveen - Assistant Manager Digital Acquisition & Analytics Role Pan Asia Bank, Sandun Hapugoda – Country Manager Sri Lanka & Maldives MasterCard, Buddhika Perera - AGM Deposit Mobilization Pan Asia Bank, Mahesha Amarasuriya – Director, MasterCard Sri Lanka, Lakshman Silva – Chairman, LankaPay (Pvt) Ltd and Nilesh Samarakoon – Chief Manager IT, Vidura Manawadu - Manager Digital Channels and Digitization (Technical), Ishara Premarathne – Senior Manager Remittance, Oshane Soysa – Manager Digital Payments and Services of Pan Asia Bank. 

Commenting on the achievement, the Director/Chief Executive Officer of Pan Asia Bank, Naleen Edirisinghe said: “Winning a Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards reflects our sustained commitment to digital innovation and customer-centric banking. By continuously enhancing our platforms and empowering customers with secure and convenient solutions, we are building a future-ready banking experience that supports financial inclusion and economic progress”

Pan Asia Bank was awarded Gold in the Customer Convenience category (Category C Banks) at the prestigious LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, in recognition of achieving the highest growth in digital transactions in 2025. Organised by LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network, the awards are widely regarded as the country’s first and only competition dedicated to payment technology innovation, setting a national benchmark for excellence in digital payments. The awards ceremony was held on 24th March 2026 at Cinnamon Life, with Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, serving as Chief Guest.

The recognition underscores Pan Asia Bank’s continued focus on enhancing customer convenience through its robust digital banking ecosystem. Its Internet and Mobile Banking platforms have delivered seamless experiences for both retail and corporate customers, enabling greater accessibility while also streamlining branch workflows and improving operational efficiency. The Bank’s digital channels recorded significant growth in terms of monthly transaction volumes and Remittance transactions via Internet and Mobile Banking. 

Commenting on the achievement, the Director/Chief Executive Officer of Pan Asia Bank, Naleen Edirisinghe said: “Winning a Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards reflects our sustained commitment to digital innovation and customer-centric banking. By continuously enhancing our platforms and empowering customers with secure and convenient solutions, we are building a future-ready banking experience that supports financial inclusion and economic progress.”

The theme for this year’s awards, ‘Inclusive FinTech’ highlighted the contributions of financial institutions, FinTech companies and public sector entities that have expanded access to financial services through innovative digital payment solutions. In line with this vision, Pan Asia Bank has prioritised continuous product enhancements, strengthened security features and user-friendly interfaces to elevate customer experience and accelerate digital adoption. Pan Asia Bank continues to position itself as a leading digital banking player, driving operational transformation and shaping the future of payments in Sri Lanka.