December 21, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s national digital payment platform, GovPay, has recorded transactions worth more than Rs. 2 billion so far this year, signalling steady growth in the government’s push towards cashless public services.
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne said the platform is now linked to over 223 state institutions, covering more than 3,400 individual government services. Payments have been facilitated through more than 70 digital channels, allowing citizens to settle a wide range of fees and charges without visiting offices in person.
He noted that GovPay has been used extensively for traffic fine payments across six provinces, significantly reducing processing times and administrative delays. The platform also played a key role during Cyclone Ditwah, enabling the public to contribute over Rs. 14 million to the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” relief fund through secure digital transactions.
According to the Deputy Minister, plans are underway to further broaden the reach of GovPay by onboarding additional institutions and services, while encouraging greater public adoption. With continued expansion, the government expects the platform to comfortably surpass the current transaction volume on an annual basis, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s digital economy drive.
