KOKO Secures Overall Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026 š
Sri Lankan fintech leader KOKO dominated the 2026 LankaPay Technnovation Awards during its debut participation, securing the prestigious Overall Gold Award for Excellence in Digital Payments. The recognition underscores the rapid scaling of the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector within the national ICT/BPM and digital commerce landscape. ā¢ Major Award Wins Overall Gold: Excellence in Digital Payments. Category Golds: Best Digital Payment App for Retail, Most Popular Digital Payment Solution, and Best Enabler for LankaSign Digital Signatures. ā¢ Operational Performance & Growth Transaction Volume: Enabled approximately LKR 4 Billion in transactions during the review period. User Surge: Achieved a massive 846% YoY increase in users and merchants. Market Reach: Currently serves 2 Million users with a network of 6,500 merchants. Digital Integration: Recorded 100,000 registered JustPay users, driving financial inclusivity. ā¢ Strategic Outlook Regional Expansion: Having grown from an incubator under Daraz (Ant Group), KOKO is set to become the first homegrown Sri Lankan BNPL brand to enter regional markets later this year. Economic Impact: The platform's growth reflects a shift toward mainstream digital payment adoption, supporting retail and e-commerce sectors through interest-free credit solutions. _Data based on official 2026 award results and company disclosures._