Marking an important milestone in digital transformation in Sri Lanka, the government's digital payment platform, managed to connect more than 200 state institutions across the country, exceeding Rs. 1 billion for GovPay transactions, the Ministry of Digital Finance announced today.
GovPay launched under the leadership of the Digital Finance Ministry in February 2025, in cooperation with the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) and under the supervision of Sri Lanka Central Bank (CBSL). This platform enables citizens, government institutions to make secure digital payments, simplify transaction processes, remove documentation, and improve service efficiency.
Commenting on this achievement, Hon. Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Engineer Mr. Eranga Weeraratne said, "This achievement is a perfect testament to our government's relentless commitment to building a digitally empowered Sri Lanka. GovPay has shown how technology can simplify the lives of citizens, increase transparency, and strengthen public service delivery. In the journey towards a digital future, it is our goal to ensure that every citizen of every province benefit from this transformation. "Bwaii.
As of today, GovPay will facilitate more than 3,000 public services through ministries, departments, universities, hospitals and local government institutions and citizens can pay directly through online or mobile banking and FinTech platforms. As GovPay expands with further integrations such as online traffic fine payment system, the Ministry of Digital Finance, ICTA and LankaPay will contribute to providing a citizen-centric, corruption-free and innovative digital public service.
For more information, visit www.govpay.lk
GovPay Crosses Rs. 1 Billion in Digital Payments, Onboards 200+ Government Institutions The Ministry of Digital Economy today announced a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey, as GovPay, the Government’s digital payment platform surpassed Rs. 1 billion in transactions and onboarded over 200 government organizations nationwide.
Launched in February 2025, under the leadership of the Ministry of Digital Economy, GovPay was developed by LankaPay, in collaboration with the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) and under the supervision of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The platform enables citizens to make secure digital payments to government institutions, simplifying processes, eliminating paperwork, and improving service efficiency.
Speaking on this achievement, Hon. Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, stated “This milestone reflects our government’s unwavering commitment to building a digitally empowered Sri Lanka. GovPay demonstrates how technology can simplify citizens’ lives, increase transparency, and strengthen public service delivery. As we move forward, we aim to ensure that every citizen, in every province, benefits from this transformation.”
Today, GovPay facilitates over 3,000 public services across ministries, departments, universities, hospitals, and local authorities. Citizens can make payments directly via online or mobile banking and FinTech platforms.
As GovPay expands with upcoming integrations like the Online Traffic Fine Payment System, the Ministry of Digital Economy and ICTA reaffirm their commitment to delivering a citizen-centric, transparent, and innovative digital public service.
For more information, visit www.govpay.lk