Colombo, 01 April 2025 – DFCC Bank PLC reaffirmed its position as a trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s digital banking landscape by securing two Gold awards and two Merit awards at the LankaPay Technovation Awards 2025, held recently in Colombo. The accolades recognise DFCC Bank’s steadfast commitment to innovation, customer convenience, and financial inclusiveness through digital transformation.
DFCC Bank was awarded Gold in ‘Bank of the Year for Excellence in Customer Convenience – Category C’ and ‘Bank of the Year for Financial Inclusivity – Category C,’ acknowledging its efforts in delivering seamless digital banking solutions that empower customers nationwide. In addition, the Bank received Merit Awards for ‘Overall Excellence in Digital Payments – Banking Institution’ and ‘Best Common ATM Enabler of the Year – Category B,’ further cementing its reputation as a leader in Sri Lanka’s evolving fintech ecosystem.
The LankaPay Technovation Awards, hosted by LankaClear, celebrate excellence in digital financial services and recognise institutions championing forward-thinking initiatives in customer service, innovation, and accessibility. DFCC Bank’s recognition in multiple categories highlights the effectiveness of its digital roadmap and inclusive banking strategy.
Over the past year, DFCC Bank has intensified its focus on digital expansion, enhancing user experiences across its digital platforms, including DFCC Virtual Wallet, DFCC MySpace self-banking kiosks, and the DFCC One mobile banking app. These platforms are designed to offer convenience, speed, and access to banking services anytime, anywhere, contributing significantly to the Bank’s digital adoption rates and customer satisfaction.
Omar Sahib, Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at DFCC Bank, commented on the recognition: “Winning these accolades reflects the Bank’s unwavering focus on leveraging technology to create frictionless banking experiences. Our newly launched mobile banking app, DFCC One, is a testament to this vision, which is designed to be intuitive, accessible, and powerful. It places a full spectrum of banking services at our customers’ fingertips, empowering them to bank on their terms, wherever they are. These wins further validate the hard work and innovation we continue to drive to meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
These achievements align with DFCC Bank’s overarching vision to become the most customer-centric and digitally enabled Bank in Sri Lanka. The recognition at the LankaPay Technovation Awards is yet another milestone in its journey to redefine the future of banking for all Sri Lankans.
