People’s Bank Secures Top Honors at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026 📈

• The Achievement: People’s Bank won the Gold Award for the "Most Popular Digital Payment Solution" (Large Banks Category) for its People’s Pay app. This marks the 7th consecutive year the bank has been recognized for its leadership in financial technology. • Digital Footprint: • Over 15.3 million total customers served nationwide. • More than 4.4 million digital banking registrations to date. • The platform supports the National Digital Strategy 2030 by bridging the gap between urban and rural sectors. • Core Features: The People’s Pay app was lauded for its user-centric design, facilitating seamless QR-based payments, fund transfers, and multi-bank account linking, which are critical for driving financial inclusion and digital economy growth. • Industry Context: Held under the theme "Inclusive FinTech," the 2026 awards were attended by the Central Bank Governor and key state officials, highlighting the government's push for a digitally integrated economy. People’s Bank has been a key driver of this transformation since starting its digital journey in 2015.