Colombo, Sri Lanka — November 3, 2025:
Sri Lanka’s digital payment landscape reached a significant milestone this week as GovPay, the government’s unified electronic payment platform, announced that it has processed over LKR 1 billion in transactions since its inception. The platform has successfully facilitated 40,920 individual payments across 3,079 citizen services, serving more than 200 government institutions nationwide.
GovPay, developed to streamline payments for public services, has become a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s digital transformation agenda. The platform allows citizens to make secure, cashless payments for government services ranging from licensing, taxes, and utility fees to local administrative transactions — eliminating the need for long queues and paper-based procedures.
“This milestone demonstrates how GovPay is transforming the way citizens interact with public institutions,” said a senior official from the ICTA (Information and Communication Technology Agency) of Sri Lanka. “By simplifying access to essential services, we are fostering transparency, efficiency, and public trust in digital governance.”
Since its rollout, GovPay has played a crucial role in supporting the government’s Digital Sri Lanka initiative, encouraging both central and provincial bodies to adopt e-payment systems. Its scalability and integration with major banks and payment gateways have been key to its success.
The 3,079 citizen services now available through the platform cover diverse sectors — including transport, health, local government, and land administration — reflecting a nationwide push towards digitization in public service delivery.
Analysts suggest that GovPay’s progress positions Sri Lanka as a regional model for digital public infrastructure, paving the way for more inclusive, technology-driven governance. The government has also hinted at upcoming updates, including mobile app integration, real-time service tracking, and expanded interoperability with private fintech ecosystems.
As Sri Lanka accelerates its digital economy goals, the GovPay platform’s billion-rupee milestone stands as a testament to the growing public confidence in secure, transparent, and efficient digital payments for everyday government services.
About GovPay:
GovPay is Sri Lanka’s official government payment gateway, developed in collaboration with the ICTA and key financial partners, to enable digital payments for government institutions and services. It aims to promote convenience, accountability, and accessibility in public service delivery through technology.
