Google has officially launched Google Pay and Google Wallet in Sri Lanka, marking a huge advancement in the country’s digital payment ecosystem. With this launch, Commercial Bank of Ceylon customers can now make contactless payments worldwide using just their Android smartphones, without needing to carry a physical card.
This rollout places Sri Lanka one step closer to becoming a truly cashless, digitally empowered nation.
1. Commercial Bank & Visa Partnership Brings Google Pay to Sri Lanka
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC becomes the first bank in Sri Lanka to introduce Google Pay support.
Through a strong collaboration with Google and Visa, Commercial Bank has enabled Visa Debit and Credit Card users to make secure and convenient digital payments using Google Pay.
This partnership sets a new standard for secure, fast, and modern digital transactions in the Sri Lankan financial landscape.
2. What Can You Do with Google Wallet?
Google Wallet is an all-in-one digital storage app designed to keep your essential digital items safe and easily accessible.
You can store and use:
Visa Debit & Credit Cards
Transit Cards (future integration)
Airline boarding passes
Loyalty cards
Event & concert tickets
Digital passes and much more
It turns your smartphone into a secure digital wallet that works across apps, stores, and supported terminals worldwide.
3. Google Pay Features for Sri Lankan Users
✔ Tap-to-Pay (Contactless Payments)
You can simply unlock your phone and tap it on any NFC-enabled POS terminal — locally or internationally — to make payments instantly.
✔ Seamless Online Payments
Google Pay autofills your payment details during checkout, making online shopping faster and more secure.
✔ Strong Security with Tokenization
Google Pay uses Tokenization Technology, replacing your real card number with a unique digital token.
This ensures:
Merchants never see your actual card details
Fraud risks are significantly reduced
Every transaction stays private and protected
🔍 Simple Explanation (Easy to Understand)
If you add your Commercial Bank Visa Debit or Credit Card into Google Wallet, your Android smartphone becomes your digital payment card.
You can:
Tap your phone to pay at any contactless terminal
Pay online without entering card details
Travel or shop globally using your phone
Keep tickets, passes, and cards in one app
No need to carry a physical card anymore.
