FriMi, Sri Lanka’s first fully-fledged digital banking experience, kick started the first phase of “ලංකාවටම QR with FriMi” at a ceremony held at Thilakawardhana Textiles, Kiribathgoda on the 18th of February 2021. The campaign was established by FriMi in support of the LANKAQR initiative by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to make cashless payments across the nation more convenient, and to contribute towards building a robust digital economy in the island.
Thilakawardhana Textiles, Lanka Pharmacy & Laksela Trade Centre were the first merchants in Kiribathgoda to get on board with FriMi, embracing the LANKAQR payment method, paving the way for more businesses to be part of the digital revolution and a cashless economy.
The kickoff event, held at Thilakawardhana Textiles – Kiribathgoda, was graced by the Chief Guest, D. Kumaratunge, Director Payments and settlements of the Cental Bank of Sri Lanka accompanied by Priyantha Talwatte, CEO and Director of Nations Trust Bank, Randil Boteju, Senior Vice President of Sales & Digital Banking of Nations Trust Bank, Sashika De Silva, Senior Branch Manager of Nations Trust Bank in Kiribathgoda and Mr. Thilakawardhana, Owner and Director of Thilakawardhana Textiles.