Seylan Bank Surpasses LKR 1 Trillion in Total Assets
07th October 2026, Colombo: Seylan Bank PLC, has surpassed LKR 1 trillion in total assets, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s growth journey and strengthening its position among Sri Lanka’s leading private sector banks. The Bank reached the milestone in September 2026, becoming the fourth private sector bank in Sri Lanka to achieve this landmark.
Surpassing LKR 1 trillion in total assets further reinforces confidence in the Bank’s financial strength and growth prospects, while highlighting its continued role in meeting the day-to-day financial needs of its customers. The achievement reflects the progress made by the Bank in recent years and the trust it has earned from its customers.
Commenting on the milestone, Ramesh Jayasekara, Director/Chief Executive Officer, Seylan Bank PLC, said, “Surpassing LKR 1 trillion in total assets is a significant milestone for Seylan Bank. This achievement reflects the dedication of our employees and their continued focus on delivering value to our customers. Our customer-centric approach remains central to the way we operate, and we are grateful for the trust our customers have placed in Seylan Bank. As we mark this milestone, we remain focused on building on our growth and further strengthening the value we deliver to our customers.”
The achievement represents another important step in Seylan Bank’s growth journey, highlighting its expanding scale and the continued contribution of its employees and customers to its progress.
The LKR 1 trillion milestone is further complemented by Seylan Bank’s recent success at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, where the Bank was named Sri Lanka’s best Bank for Customer Experience and Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for SMEs. The Bank retained the Best Bank for Customer Experience title for the second consecutive year, having first received the recognition in 2025.
The dual recognition reflects two closely connected areas of Seylan Bank’s strategy: creating more seamless and accessible banking experiences for customers while providing SMEs with specialized financial and non-financial support to help them grow.