The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will host a two‑day Digital Payments Promotional Programme in Jaffna on August 7 and 8, 2026, at Cargills Square from 8.30 am to 7.00 pm, aimed at raising awareness of digital payment methods among government officials, the business community, and the public.
This initiative is part of CBSL’s nationwide campaign under the theme “Shaping the future through digital payments”, conducted in collaboration with financial institutions and stakeholders.
Similar events have already been held in Hambantota, Nuwara Eliya, Dambulla, Kurunegala, and Trincomalee, successfully creating awareness and enabling businesses and the public to experience the convenience of digital transactions.
The inaugural session in Jaffna will be graced by Northern Province Governor Nagalingam Vethanayahan as Chief Guest, alongside senior CBSL officials, District Secretary M. Piiratheepan, representatives of banks, non‑bank financial institutions, and LankaPay (Pvt.) Ltd. (LPPL), the operator of the national retail payment system.
At the Jaffna programme, participants will receive personalised assistance from banks, finance companies, and e‑money service providers to register and effectively use a wide range of digital payment services. In addition, financial institutions together with LPPL will carry out a merchant engagement initiative in Jaffna town, enabling business entities to adopt the LANKAQR payment acceptance facility.
CBSL has invited members of the public and the business community in Jaffna to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their knowledge and experience the benefits of digital payments, supported by the guidance and personalised assistance of financial institutions. (Newswire)