In a major stride toward fostering financial inclusivity and digital empowerment, iPay has announced the expansion of its GovPay services across Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, enabling citizens to make secure and convenient government payments digitally. The initiative covers the districts of Jaffna, Kankasanthurai, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, and Mannar, offering residents a transformative alternative to time-consuming physical payment processes.

For many in the Northern region, routine government payments and essential public transactions such as local authority fees have traditionally required long journeys to offices, creating inconveniences for individuals and businesses alike. The introduction of GovPay through iPay now brings these services directly to the user’s fingertips. Citizens can settle their payments from any location, at any time, using any bank account marking a fundamental shift in accessibility and convenience for communities that have historically been underserved by digital infrastructure.

This advancement is particularly significant for the Northern Province, where limited digital literacy and financial inclusion have long posed barriers to progress. iPay’s solution addresses these challenges directly by offering a trilingual platform in Tamil, Sinhala, and English, ensuring that language is no longer a deterrent to digital participation. The user-friendly interface provides step-by-step guidance, allowing individuals from all walks of life to complete transactions confidently and independently.

The expansion also aligns with the Government of Sri Lanka’s ‘Digitize Sri Lanka’ vision, promoting the integration of digital technology into public services to create efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric experiences. By digitising government-related payments, iPay not only enhances convenience but also builds greater trust in digital financial systems reinforcing the nation’s transition toward a connected, cashless and inclusive economy.

With over one million app downloads and more than Rs. 500 billion in transactions processed, iPay continues to strengthen its position as one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted and widely used digital payment platforms. The company’s ongoing investments in cutting-edge technology and advanced security systems ensure that every transaction is fast, seamless, and protected by the highest industry standards.

Commenting on the expansion, Mr. Kalhara Gamage, Head of iPay, stated, “For years, many communities have faced challenges in accessing financial and government services. With iPay facilitating GovPay, we are breaking down those barriers and enabling a new way of life built on convenience and inclusion. As one of Sri Lanka’s leading lifestyle apps, iPay continues to play a vital role as a digital platform that links users with merchants across the country and now, with government institutions as well, driving the Government’s digital roadmap and strategy. This milestone reinforces our commitment to accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation through a reliable and secure platform that simplifies day-to-day payments, utility settlements, and essential government payments. iPay is not just an app it is a bridge that connects people to opportunity, restores valuable time to their day, and empowers them to be active participants in Sri Lanka’s digital journey.”

Through this expansion, iPay reaffirms its role as a driving force in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation bridging communities, advancing inclusivity, and redefining the way citizens interact with essential government services.