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Lanka sees growing acceptance of GovPay digital payment system

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August 30, 2025

The GovPay platform has notably increased traffic fine payments in the Western Province in Sri Lanka, with over 300 fines being paid daily, and the Digital Ministry, and related agencies, has plans to launch the digital payments system in the southern province next month, Biomteric Update reported yesterday, quoting officials.

They reported a rise from 60 to 200 and now to 300 daily payments, indicating a growing acceptance of the digital payment system in the country. Despite this progress, manual payments still outnumber those made through GovPay, as many users are still adapting to the app. they added. This digital payment gateway, which was launched in February, is part of the larger digital economy plan of the Sr

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