Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has been conferred Superbrand status for 2025, reaffirming its reputation for trust, leadership and innovation in Sri Lanka’s banking sector.
The recognition was awarded in 2025 by the global Superbrands organisation in Sri Lanka following an independent evaluation of brand strength, consistency and market leadership.
HNB Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Damith Pallewatte said the recognition reflected the long-standing confidence placed in the bank by generations of Sri Lankans.
“This Superbrand status highlights the trust built through our people, disciplined governance and a client-centric approach that places customer needs at the centre of every decision,” he said, adding that the bank remained focused on responsible banking, sound judgement and supporting long-term national development.
The Superbrand status was officially presented to Pallewatte and Chief Operating Officer Sanjay Wijemanne by Superbrands Sri Lanka Chairman Shariful Islam, in the presence of Media Services (Pvt) Limited Managing Director Brian Emmanuel and General Manager – Marketing Frank Gabriel.
HNB serves customers across multiple segments, including youth, microfinance, small and medium enterprises, emerging corporates and large institutions, offering tailored financial solutions and long-term relationship-based support.
The bank said its hybrid approach, combining digital platforms with human interaction where required, has driven strong digital adoption, with more than 1.1 million active users on its mobile banking application. Continuous investments in cybersecurity, data protection and risk management have further strengthened customer confidence.
HNB has also introduced several market-first initiatives, including Sri Lanka’s first metal Mastercard, expanded merchant access through HNB Accept in partnership with Visa, and secured an exclusive five-year mandate for expressway toll gate digitisation.
With a network of 257 customer centres, HNB remains one of Sri Lanka’s largest private sector banks.
In 2024 and 2025, the bank received multiple international and local accolades, including being named Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka for the 15th year at the Asian Banker Global Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2024. It was also ranked among the Top 1,000 World Banks by The Banker magazine and named Sri Lanka’s Strongest Bank for 2025 by TAB Global.
HNB was further recognised as Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2025 by The Banker magazine UK, Best Bank for Large Corporates 2025 at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence, and Overall Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award at the CCC Awards 2025. The bank was also listed among Sri Lanka’s Top 10 Corporate Citizens and the Top 25 Corporates at the LMD Awards.
The Superbrand status for 2025 underscores HNB’s continued relevance and leadership within Sri Lanka’s evolving financial sector.