PCIA

Welcome to the Payment Card Industry Association of Sri Lanka

Empowering Sri Lanka’s Payment Card Industry through Collaboration

Payment Card Security Assessments

Ensure payment card environment security with thorough assessments, vulnerability identification, and actionable recommendations.

Training

and Certification

Equip your team with essential payment card security knowledge and skills through comprehensive training programs.

Security Awareness Programs

Promote a culture of security with engaging awareness programs, including customized training, workshops, and campaigns.

What We do

Security Incident Response

Minimize the impact of security incidents with prompt and effective response services, including incident identification, containment, and recovery.

Compliance Audits

Stay compliant with industry regulations through comprehensive audits, assessing adherence to standards and providing detailed reports.

Consultancy Services

Get expert guidance and support for implementing robust payment card security frameworks tailored to your organization.

About Us

We are an association comprised of dedicated professionals involved in the Payment Card Services Industry in Sri Lanka. Our membership encompasses a wide range of individuals, including Card Issuers, Merchant Acquirers, and other key players in the industry.

At PCIA, we have created a vibrant community and a platform for Payment Card Professionals to connect, collaborate, and exchange valuable insights. Our goal is to foster a dynamic environment where industry experts can come together to share knowledge, experiences, learning, and data pertaining to the Sri Lanka Payment Card Industry.

As an association, we recognize the importance of staying informed and adapting to the evolving landscape of technology, consumer spending patterns, fraud and risk management, card growth trends, and the overall outlook of the Payment Cards Industry. Through our network, we aim to facilitate meaningful discussions on these topics, enabling our members to stay ahead of the curve and drive positive change within the industry.

Join us at PCIA and become part of a community that promotes knowledge sharing, professional growth, and collaboration. Together, we can shape the future of the Payment Card Industry in Sri Lanka.

Vision

To be the leading association empowering and advancing the Payment Card Services Industry in Sri Lanka, driving innovation, collaboration, and excellence

Mission

Our mission is to foster the growth and development of the Payment Card Services Industry in Sri Lanka through advocacy, education, networking, and best practices. We strive to create a vibrant ecosystem that promotes trust, security, and convenience for all stakeholders.

Associations

Members

Cities

Clientele

our core values

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Integrity

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Collaboration

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Innovation

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Knowledge Sharing

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Customer Focus

Meet Our team

Darshin Pathinayake

The Chairman
Sampath Bank PLC

Neluka Perera

The Secretary
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation

Shalindrie Dharmaratne

Treasurer / Special Event Coordinator
DFCC Bank PLC

Ashan Wikramanayake

Head of Issuing Forum
National Development Bank PLC

Dimuthu Samarakkody

Head of Risk Forum
Central Finance Company PLC

Seevali Wickramasinghe

Head of Operations and Technical Forum
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC

Gayan Gunawardane

Head of Acquiring Forum
Hatton National Bank PLC

Avishka Jeewantha

Assistant Secretary
LOLC Finance PLC

Shihan Pathiraja

Assistant Treasurer
Cargills Bank Ltd

Niluka Gunatilake

Nations Trust Bank PLC

Jayanath Dias

Peoples Bank PLC

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Contact Us

Thank you for your interest in the Payment Card Industry Association (PCIA). We welcome your inquiries, feedback, and suggestions. Our team is here to assist you and provide the necessary information.

Thank you for your support and interest in PCIA. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

(+94) 111-625-844

1234 PCIA, Park Road, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka

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