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People's Bank Triumphs at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2024

People's Bank, a leading Licensed Commercial Bank in Sri Lanka, continued its legacy of excellence as it clinched several prestigious awards at the recent LankaPay Technnovation Awards held at Shangri-La Colombo. The event celebrated innovation and technological advancements in the banking sector, where People's Bank stood out prominently, showcasing its commitment to providing cutting-edge digital banking solutions to its customers. Among the accolades bestowed upon People's Bank were the Gold Award for the Most Popular Digital Payment Product in the State Banks Category for Internet and Mobile Banking and Merit Awards for both Excellence in Customer Convenience and Financial Inclusivity in Category A’ and the Best Common ATM Enabler of the Year in Category A’, These awards highlight People's Bank's unwavering dedication to revolutionizing the banking landscape through innovative technologies and customer-centric initiatives.

One of the highlights of People's Bank's achievements is its groundbreaking mobile banking solution, the People’s Wave Mobile App. Since its inception in 2017, the app has garnered over 2.3 million downloads, making it one of the most sought-after retail mobile banking apps in Sri Lanka. Integrated seamlessly with the Bank’s core system, the People’s Wave Mobile App offers customers an extensive range of banking functionalities, including balance inquiries, loans, credit cards, bill payments, fund transfers, transaction history, pawning inquiries, and more, all accessible remotely.

Expressing his elation at receiving the award, Sujeewa Rajapakse - Chairman of People’s Bank, remarked, “We are immensely proud to receive these prestigious awards at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards. It is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and our commitment to leveraging technology to enhance the banking experience for our valued customers. These accolades further motivate us to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering unparalleled banking solutions.”

Clive Fonseka - Chief Executive Officer/General Manager of People's Bank, added, “Our success at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards underscores our commitment to providing innovative digital banking solutions to enhance customer convenience, accessibility financial inclusivity. These awards are a testament to how well our solutions have been accepted by actual users across the country.”

The People's Wave Mobile App stands out as a beacon of convenience and accessibility, enabling customers to conduct over 50 different banking transactions from the comfort of their homes or on the go. With over 2.3 million downloads and counting, it exemplifies People's Bank's dedication to fostering financial inclusivity and empowerment across Sri Lanka.

As a testament to its commitment to customer convenience and inclusivity, People's Bank has also been recognized with merit awards for excellence in customer convenience and financial inclusivity. These accolades underscore the bank's efforts to make banking services more accessible and user-friendly for all segments of society.

People's Bank remains committed to its mission to drive financial inclusivity and empower communities across Sri Lanka. Through its innovative digital banking solutions and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, the bank continues to set new benchmarks for excellence in the banking industry.