Sri Lanka recorded an increase in credit card usage in December 2024, with the total number of active cards reaching 1,970,130, up from 1,951,654 in November. This marks continued growth compared to 1,917,085 cards in December 2023, according to the latest data from the Central Bank.
The outstanding balance on credit cards also saw an uptick, rising to Rs. 157,957 million in December 2024 from Rs. 151,614 million in November.
