Sampath Bank opens Colombo Port City branch

Monday, 08 June 2026 - 16:19

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Sampath Bank PLC today marked a significant milestone in its growth journey with the official opening of its Colombo Port City Branch, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's emergence as a globally connected financial and investment destination.


The opening ceremony was attended by the Sampath Bank Board of Directors, Corporate Management, representatives of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC), Directors from CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd, customers, and other guests.


The opening of Sampath Bank’s Colombo Port City Branch also marked the first-ever banking transaction within the development, representing another milestone in the evolution of Sri Lanka’s emerging international financial hub.


Located at Building 1 of the Business Centre, Commercial Hub, Port City Colombo, the branch strengthens Sampath Bank's presence within Sri Lanka's first multi-services Special Economic Zone and positions the Bank among the first financial institutions to establish a branch within the development.


The opening builds on Sampath Bank's early operational presence following the deployment of a Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) at The Mall at Port City Colombo in 2025, which established the zone's first banking access points for withdrawal and deposit services.


As an Authorised Persons Licensed Institution under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, Sampath Bank offers a comprehensive portfolio of banking and financial solutions for residents and non-residents operating within the jurisdiction.


Services include local and foreign currency banking, inward investment accounts, trade finance, treasury services, international remittances, and digital banking solutions tailored to the needs of businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, and customers.


Picture: Ajantha de Vas Gunasekara, Executive Director / Chief Financial Officer; Rushanka Silva, Deputy Chairman; Aroshi Nanayakkara, Independent Non-Executive Director; and Sanjaya Gunawardana, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sampath Bank PLC, officially opening the Colombo Port City Branch.


 



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