November 04, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s GovPay digital payment platform has crossed a major milestone, processing transactions exceeding Rs. 1 billion since its launch, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy.
Designed to simplify and secure payments for public services, GovPay enables both individuals and businesses to settle a wide range of government dues online — including taxes, fines, educational fees, utility bills, and other official charges — through banks and approved digital finance systems.
Official figures released on November 03 indicate that 40,969 transactions, totalling Rs. 1,007,997,008, have been completed so far via GovPay, covering 200 government agencies across the island.
The initiative, administered by LankaPay under the oversight of the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, has been credited with improving efficiency, accountability, and transparency in state financial management. By digitising payment processes, the platform aims to reduce manual handling of funds while ensuring real-time traceability and accuracy.
GovPay was officially launched in February 2025 under the guidance of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Minister of Digital Economy. The project continues to expand in stages, with further integration planned to bring additional public services into the digital payment ecosystem.
