ComBank Dominates LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026 with 6 Major Wins 📈

Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank) has solidified its position at the forefront of the banking and financial services sector, securing six awards at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026. The bank notably won the overall Gold for ‘Excellence in Digital Payments (Banks)’ for the second consecutive year. • Key Award Highlights: • Overall Gold: Excellence in Digital Payments (Banks) • Gold: Financial Institution of the Year for Best Digital Payment Strategy • Gold: Most Innovative Financial Institution of the Year (4th consecutive win) • Gold: Best Institution for Excellence in Customer Convenience (Category A) • Silver: Best LankaPay Card Enabler of the Year • Merit: Best Institution for Financial Inclusivity (Category A) • Strategic Digital Initiatives: Recognition was driven by ComBank’s performance in 2025, specifically growth in transaction volumes across CEFTS and SLIPS. Key innovations include the launch of Google Pay in Sri Lanka, an AI-driven SME credit underwriting model, and the ‘ComBank Shakthi’ agency banking model to improve financial inclusivity in underserved areas. • Economic Impact: Through the ‘TradeLink’ platform for trade finance and the rollout of smart POS solutions for the SME sector, the bank continues to modernize the national payment ecosystem. These advancements align with Central Bank objectives to enhance digital infrastructure and security in Sri Lanka’s financial landscape. 🏦