CBSL to Drive Digital Payment Adoption in Kurunegala 📈

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is conducting a two-day promotional campaign in Kurunegala (Feb 20–21, 2026) to accelerate the national shift toward a cashless economy. • Campaign Objective: Under the theme "Shaping the Future through Digital Payments," the initiative aims to raise awareness and onboard the business community and public onto secure digital platforms. • Strategic Partnerships: The program involves Licensed Banks, Finance Companies, and LankaPay, focusing on expanding the LANKAQR merchant network and mobile e-money systems. • Economic Context: This follows successful 2025 rollouts in Hambantota, Nuwara Eliya, and Dambulla, targeting retail and SME sectors to improve transaction efficiency and financial inclusion. • Participant Support: Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and senior officials are overseeing the on-site registration for mobile banking and digital payment applications. _Note: Based on official CBSL event scheduling._