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April 20, 2025

HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, announced a partnership with the Road Development Authority (RDA) to launch the island’s first card-based toll payment system, marking a significant step forward in enhancing commuter convenience and modernising national transport infrastructure. The pilot phase of the initiative was officially launched on April 11, 2025, at the […]

April 20, 2025

HNB PLC, a leader in Sri Lanka’s banking sector, has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation and customer convenience, receiving three prestigious awards at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025 held at the Shangri-La Colombo on 26th March 2025. HNB won the Excellence in Customer Convenience – Merit Award, the Most Innovative Bank of the […]

April 7, 2025

Colombo, April 3, 2025: In a strategic move to promote cashless transactions, HNB has announced the elimination of Merchant Discount Rates (MDR) for LANKAQR transactions among HNB appointed merchants who are enabled to accept LANKAQR payments. This initiative aims to make digital payments more accessible and cost-effective for businesses across Sri Lanka. Taking a leap […]

April 3, 2025

Sri Lanka’s largest private sector retail bank, HNB PLC, announced the successful completion of an ambitious and comprehensive transformation of its Human Resources (HR) framework, as part of a broader mission to ensure a high-performing, future-ready workforce. Working in partnership with two of the region’s leading strategic consulting firms, Cerebrus Consultants and Mercer Consulting, HNB’s […]

March 23, 2025

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has partnered with Singer Sri Lanka PLC to offer an exclusive financing package for John Deere tractors, providing attractive leasing solutions, value-added services, and comprehensive after-sales support. Eligible customers will receive preferential interest rates, a free credit card with the first-year annual fee waived, and discounted insurance premiums from HNB […]

March 20, 2025

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) reaffirmed its commitment to fostering financial inclusion and empowering women entrepreneurs by hosting a corporate event in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025. The program brought together over 300 microfinance entrepreneurs, alongside business leaders, financial experts, and HNB representatives, creating a platform for knowledge sharing and empowerment. The initiative aimed […]

March 18, 2025

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) announced that its Custody and Trustee Services unit has crossed a significant milestone of Rs. 1 trillion in total Assets Under Custody (AUC). This achievement cements HNB’s position as the leading local provider of custody and trustee services, a sector traditionally dominated by foreign banks. Since its establishment in 2016, […]

March 7, 2025

Colombo, Sri Lanka – HNB (Hatton National Bank) has set a new benchmark for excellence in the banking sector, securing seven prestigious awards at the National Sales Awards (NSA) 2024, held on the 16th of December. Organized by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the NSA is the country’s premier event for recognizing the exceptional […]

March 6, 2025

Colombo, January 30, 2025 – Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), one of Sri Lanka’s largest and most innovative private retail banks, has introduced an education loan for CFA students, aiming to support aspiring Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) in their educational pursuits. This initiative underscores HNB’s commitment to empowering the next generation of finance professionals and […]

March 4, 2025

By HNB Managing Director/CEO, Damith Pallewatte “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” – J.C. Penney Sri Lanka’s recent tentative steps back to growth can be likened to a patient just discharged from hospital after being admitted to intensive care for cardiac arrest. Following a difficult surgery, he […]

A First for Sri Lanka: HNB and RDA Introduces Card Payment on Expressways

HNB Takes Home Three Awards at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025, Highlighting Innovation in Digital Banking

HNB Enhances Digital Payment Accessibility by Removing MDR on LankaQR Transactions

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: HNB Completes Strategic HR Transformation

HNB and Singer Sri Lanka introduce special financing and benefits for John Deere customers

HNB Hosts Women’s Day Program Empowering 300+ Microfinance Entrepreneurs

HNB Custody and Trustee Services Surpasses Rs. 1 Trillion AUC, Strengthening Market

HNB Achieves Exceptional Success at National Sales Awards 2024 with Seven Prestigious Honors

“HNB partners with CFA Society Sri Lanka to introduce education loans to CFA Students”

Local Realignments Driving Global Growth: HNB’s Vision for a Diverse and Digitailised Sri Lankan Resurgence