 | This article contains promotional content. (July 2025) |
| GovPay | |
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| Initial release | 7 February 2025 |
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| Platform | Cross-platform |
| Type | Digital payment platform |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | govpay |
GovPay is a digital payment platform launched by the Government of Sri Lanka to streamline and modernise payment processes for government services. Officially introduced on 7 February 2025, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, GovPay represents a significant step toward the digitalization of public services in Sri Lanka.[1] The initiative, spearheaded by the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) in collaboration with LankaPay, the Ministry of Digital Economy, and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in citizen-government financial interactions.[2] The platform serves as a centralised "Citizen's One Stop Shop" for online payments, catering to individuals and businesses.[3]
- ^ "A New Era in Digital Government Payments to Launch on February 7th". President's Office. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "GovPay: Transforming Public Service Payments in Sri Lanka". Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA). Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Government Digital Payment Platform (GovPay)". LankaPay. Retrieved 25 April 2025.