Commercial Bank named Lanka’s ‘Strongest Banking Brand’ with AAA rating by Brand Finance

Reflecting its unwavering stability and the enduring trust of customers, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again reaffirmed its leadership as Sri Lanka’s Strongest Banking Brand in Brand Finance’s just released ‘100 Most Valuable Brands 2026’ report.

According to the latest rankings published by the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, Commercial Bank has also been ranked the second Most Valuable Brand in the country overall, with its brand value computed at Rs. 54.9 billion, representing a significant increase of 17.8% over last year’s valuation of Rs. 46.6 billion.

In terms of brand strength, the Bank has achieved a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 87 out of 100 and has once again been awarded the prestigious AAA rating by Brand Finance. The Bank’s positions in both brand value and brand strength rankings remain unchanged from the previous year, underscoring the consistency and resilience of its brand performance.

Sanath Manatunge, Managing Director/CEO of Commercial Bank said: “Reaffirming our position as the No. 1 bank brand in brand strength with a prestigious AAA rating, alongside a substantial increase in brand value is a clear reflection of the strength, stability and trust that define Commercial Bank. These rankings reaffirm the enduring confidence placed in the Bank by our stakeholders and highlight the effectiveness of our long-term approach to brand building.”

The strength of Commercial Bank’s brand extends beyond strategic marketing communication, deriving its core value from strong, lasting relationships built across every segment of Sri Lankan society. From top-tier corporate clients to grass-roots communities, this trust is continuously fostered on the ground by the Bank’s dedicated relationship officers, island-wide branch teams, and Agriculture & Micro Finance Unit (AMFU) staff. 

Present in 27 countries, Brand Finance is the world’s first consultancy certified to provide ISO-compliant brand valuation and evaluation, and the first to produce reports compliant with both ISO 10668 and ISO 20671 standards.

Picture: Sanath Manatunge, Managing Director/CEO of Commercial Bank receives the plaque from Anuk Wijeyeratne, Managing Director of Brand Finance Lanka, in the presence of Hasrath Munasinghe, Chief Operating Officer and Ashani Senaratne, Assistant General Manager – Marketing of the Bank, and Antoinette Ludowyk, Director/Co-founder of the Echelon Media Group.