📈 ComBank Announces Rs. 6 Mn ‘Pita Rata Wasi’ Remittance Promo

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched its third annual ‘Pita Rata Wasi’ seasonal promotion, offering significant cash rewards to boost remittances during the 2026 Avurudu period. • Total Prize Pool: Rs. 6 million in cash rewards for recipients using the RemitPlus platform. • Grand Prize: A single winner will receive Rs. 1 million at the conclusion of the campaign. • Weekly Rewards: 100 winners will be selected via weekly draws to receive Rs. 50,000 each. • Eligibility: Only remittances credited directly to Commercial Bank accounts via RemitPlus qualify; the promotion runs until 15 April 2026. • Network Scope: The RemitPlus facility enables instant, low-cost transfers through agents in over 130 countries, supporting the banking & finance sector’s efforts to capture formal foreign exchange inflows. This initiative underscores the bank's strategy to incentivize formal remittance channels, which are vital for Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange liquidity during festive seasons.