PayPal partnered with Sri Lankan bank Sampath Bank on May 26, 2026, to support the digital economy and facilitate foreign inflows.

The entities involved

• PayPal →

  American worldwide online payments system

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• Sampath Bank →

  Sri Lankan commercial banking company

  Nothing else this week.

• Sri Lanka →

  island country in South Asia

  • China is deepening its cooperation with Sri Lanka by providing aid specifically for education and digital infrastructure development.Mon 17:27
  • Mikiko Tanaka, Harini Amarasuriya, and others discussed regional economic challenges and opportunities in Sri Lanka, focusing on women's economic empowerment.Mon 17:08

Related events

• Commercial Bank of Ceylon is strengthening its connection to the global digital economy through integration with PayPal, allowing global earnings withdrawal into local accounts.Jun 7
• Sri Lanka is seeking a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates.Sep 9
• Maldives is working on economic modernization, with Muizzu outlining a plan that includes expanding international gateway integration.Aug 25
• DFCC Bank established a partnership to support investments made by migrant workers in Sri Lanka.Sep 17
• Central Bank facilitates lawful transfers under regulations in Sri Lanka.Aug 19