1 ABN-AMRO Sri Lanka
2 Bank of Ceylon
3 Commercial Bank of Ceylon
4 Hatton National Bank
5 National Development Bank of Sri Lanka
6 People’s Bank of Sri Lanka
7 Sampath Bank
8 Standard Chartered
9 State Mortgage and Investment Bank
10 Bank of Ceylon
11 DFCC Bank
12 Pan Asia Bank
13 Amãna Bank Limited
14 HSBC
15 Standard Chartered Bank
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List of Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 19, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: December 7, 2018
Key Takeaways
- The article lists commercial banks operating in Sri Lanka as per Global Banking & Finance Review.
- Several names appear duplicated or potentially outdated, such as 'Bank of Ceylon' and 'Standard Chartered'.
- It includes a mix of local, state‑owned, and international banks present in Sri Lanka.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are all listed banks currently licensed commercial banks in Sri Lanka?
Not all—some entries are duplicated or outdated. A current list from the Central Bank includes 24 licensed commercial banks as of end‑2025.
Why is ‘Bank of Ceylon’ listed twice?
That appears to be a duplication error in the source list, not a reflection of two distinct entities.
Is ABN‑AMRO Sri Lanka still operating?
No—its operations were acquired by National Development Bank, integrating the ABN‑AMRO Colombo branch into NDB’s commercial banking entity in 2005.
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