Sri Lanka’s GovPay digital payment platform has marked its first year in operation, processing transactions exceeding Rs. 2.7 billion while linking 252 Government entities to a single electronic payment system.

Introduced to simplify financial transactions between the public and state institutions, GovPay functions as a unified gateway for payments related to Government services. Since its launch, the platform has facilitated more than 133,000 transactions, covering 3,783 services offered by various agencies.

Official figures show that traffic fine payments made online generated Rs. 121.4 million, with over 94,000 such transactions completed through the system. The islandwide implementation of the GovPay traffic fine payment programme concluded on February 3, 2026, allowing motorists across the country to settle penalties digitally.

The project is overseen by the Ministry of Digital Economy in partnership with the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) and LankaPay, supported by several other institutions. Authorities view the platform as a component of broader efforts to digitize public administration and improve access to state services.

GovPay was established to enhance efficiency and transparency in government transactions by limiting dependence on manual procedures and cash-based payments.