December 1, 2023
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6min
      In a groundbreaking move towards modernization and convenience, Peoples Bank has proudly announced the successful implementation of a cutting-edge payment acceptance solution for the Ministry of Justice. This transformative initiative allows the public to pay fines imposed by courts seamlessly through digital payment methods such as Credit Cards and Debit Cards. The […]

August 25, 2023
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      Through a partnership with People’s Bank, People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) the trusted leader is now poised to provide Western Union international money transfer pay-out services. This collaboration not only expands the remittance services network of People’s Leasing but also enhances accessibility for customers nationwide. With over 110 locations of People’s […]

February 14, 2023
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      Colombo, Sri Lanka – People’s Bank is proud to announce that its Trade Services – International Banking Division has been awarded the SLS ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for the third time by the Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI). This recognition highlights the bank’s commitment to providing high-quality trade services and ensuring the security […]

December 22, 2022
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      People’s Bank, the pioneer in Sri Lanka’s digital banking sphere, further expanded its digital loan processing enabled branch network to 300 by ceremoniously implementing its People’s Wiz Retail Loan Origination System (RLOS) in Gandara. People’s Wiz (RLOS) enables customers to obtain a personal loan conveniently within just 24 hours with minimal documentation. […]

December 19, 2022
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      (December 19, 2022 – Colombo): People’s Bank today announced that its 2021 Annual Report garnered yet another honour at the recently concluded South Asian Federation of Accountants (‘SAFA”) Annual Report Awards 2022, receiving Joint Bronze in the Public Sector Bank category. The Awards are conferred based on the criteria of improvement in […]

November 30, 2022
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      People’s Bank, Sri Lanka’s Premier Licensed Commercial Bank, launched two new product offerings titled, Elegance and Excelsior, providing its customers with a comprehensive range of banking solutions designed to match their lifestyle needs. Elegance is a private banking facility that will complement and add value to the lives of high-net-worth individuals. Excelsior […]

November 21, 2022
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      People’s Bank recently entered into an agreement with the National Investment Industrial Bank in Russia to facilitate anovel remittance mechanism that enables efficient and convenient fund transfers from Russia to accounts in Sri Lanka. According to this arrangement, beneficiaries in Sri Lanka, especiallyservice providers, exporters etc. will be able to receive fundsquickly […]

November 17, 2022
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      People’s Bank, Sri Lanka’s Premier Licensed Commercial Bank, was recognised by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) for its 2021 Annual Report as one of the top ten ‘Best Integrated Annual Reports” in the country at the recently concluded CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2022. The integrated […]


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