📈 HelaPay Hits LKR 5 Billion Milestone in Digital Transactions

Sri Lanka’s FinTech sector sees a significant boost as HelaPay, integrated within the Helakuru SuperApp, surpasses the LKR 5 Billion total transaction value threshold. • Growth Momentum: After taking nearly two years to reach the first LKR 1 Billion, the platform achieved a fivefold increase (LKR 5 Billion) in a significantly shorter subsequent period, signaling rapid adoption of digital payments. • Market Position: The service is backed by a user base of over 5 million Helakuru users, leveraging localized features such as a full Sinhala language interface to drive financial inclusion. • Key Drivers: Growth is attributed to secure LANKAQR compatibility and the integration of Government Payments, specifically allowing citizens to settle police fines and other state dues digitally. • Industry Recognition: HelaPay secured the Gold Award for “Best Digital Government Payments Enabler” at the LankaPay Technovation Awards 2026, following its 2025 wins for “Most Popular Digital Payment Product.” • Strategic Impact: This milestone reflects a shift in the ICT/BPM and digital finance landscape, emphasizing the role of biometric security (Face ID/Fingerprint) and localized UX in scaling retail payment solutions nationwide.