Sampath Bank Achieves 11th Win as Sri Lanka’s Best Retail and Best Commercial Bank

Sampath Bank has once again been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Best Retail Bank and Best Commercial Bank by the UK-based World Finance magazine at the World Finance Banking Awards 2025. This marks the 11th year the Bank has received this prestigious dual honour, a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence, customer-centric innovation and sustainable growth.

First receiving the titles in 2014, Sampath Bank has continued to redefine banking excellence in Sri Lanka, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in retail and commercial banking. These accolades acknowledge not only the Bank’s strong financial performance, but also its consistent efforts to create more value for customers, empower businesses and contribute meaningfully to the country’s economic development.

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Sanjaya Gunawardana, Managing Director – Designate, Sampath Bank PLC, said, “This recognition belongs to everyone who has placed their trust in Sampath Bank, including our customers, employees and other stakeholders. It reflects the collective resilience, forward-thinking spirit, and integrity that continue to define our journey. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain deeply focused on elevating the banking experience and shaping a future-ready financial ecosystem for all Sri Lankans.”

The World Finance Banking Awards, renowned for their rigorous selection criteria and global perspective, evaluate financial institutions on innovation, operational excellence, service delivery and leadership in sustainability. Winning these two key categories for over a decade highlights Sampath Bank’s ability to consistently stay ahead of the curve while maintaining stability and reliability in a changing landscape.

As the Bank marks over ten years of continued excellence on this global stage, it reaffirms its commitment to being a trusted financial partner, delivering intelligent, accessible and inclusive solutions that help individuals and businesses thrive.