June 04, 2026
LOLC Finance Further Strengthens Regional Presence with Gelioya Branch Opening and Galenbidunuwewa Relocation
LOLC Finance PLC continues to strengthen its presence across Sri Lanka, reaffirming its commitment to improving financial accessibility and delivering innovative, customer-centric financial solutions to communities nationwide. Through its expanding branch network, the company remains…
LOLC Finance PLC continues to strengthen its presence across Sri Lanka, reaffirming its commitment to improving financial accessibility and delivering innovative, customer-centric financial solutions to communities nationwide. Through its expanding branch network, the company remains focused on supporting individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses while contributing to regional economic development.
Further expanding its islandwide footprint, LOLC Finance PLC inaugurated its new Gelioya Branch on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at No. 67/1, Karamada, Gelioya. Strategically located in an area experiencing growing commercial and community activity, the branch is expected to enhance access to a comprehensive range of financial services for individuals, entrepreneurs, and small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs).
The ceremonial opening was attended by Mr. Nishantha Jayasekara, Head of Gold Loan, and Mr. Shiraz Refai, Head of Alternate Financial Services, together with members of the LOLC Finance team, customers, and distinguished invitees from the area.
In a further step towards enhancing customer convenience, LOLC Finance PLC also relocated its Galenbidunuwewa Branch to a new premises on Seeppukulama Road, Galenbidunuwewa, on 22 May 2026. The relocation is aimed at providing improved accessibility while continuing to offer a wide range of financial solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses in the region.
The opening ceremony of the relocated branch was attended by Mr. Upul Samarasinghe, Head of Credit, and Mr. Hasala Thilekaratne, Chief Digital Officer of LOLC Finance PLC, alongside members of the LOLC Finance team, customers, and well-wishers from the area.
With a rapidly expanding network of over 200 branches across Sri Lanka, LOLC Finance PLC continues to play a significant role in promoting financial inclusion and empowering communities through accessible and innovative financial services. Backed by one of the strongest fixed deposit bases in the industry, the company has earned sustained trust and confidence from its customers over the years.
Maintaining its leadership position in Sri Lanka’s non-banking financial institution (NBFI) sector, LOLC Finance PLC remains committed to supporting the country’s economic progress through evolving, customer-focused financial solutions. The company is rated (SL) A+ (Stable) by the Lanka Rating Agency and operates under the license of the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Geli Oya Branch was officially inaugurated with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting attended by Mr. Nishantha Jayasekara, Head of Gold Loan; Mr. Shiraz Refai, Head of Alternate Financial Services; Mr. Janaka Karunarathne, Regional Manager; and Mr. Ruwan Bandara, Branch Manager of LOLC Finance PLC.
The opening ceremony of the relocated Galenbidunuwewa Branch was graced by Mr. Upul Samarasinghe, Head of Credit of LOLC Finance PLC, and Mr. Hasala Thilekaratne, Chief Digital Officer of LOLC Finance PLC.
