The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) marks International Women’s Day 2025 with a special savings offer designed exclusively for women, strengthening financial security and long-term independence.
The United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day 2025 – “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment” aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5, which aims to achieve gender equality by 2030.
Kantha Ran Ginum SmartGen – Designed for women’s financial growth
Since its introduction in 1992, the Kantha Ran Ginum savings scheme has helped thousands of women secure their financial future. Over the years, this account has grown to match changing economic conditions and customer needs. Now available in a digital format as "Kantha Ran Ginum SmartGen", this account provides attractive interest rates and added benefits to help women save and plan for their future.
The Kantha Ran Ginum Savings Certificates are available in denominations of Rs. 25,000, Rs. 50,000, Rs. 100,000, Rs. 250,000, and Rs. 500,000, offering high returns along with several additional advantages
“We invite all Sri Lankan women to join hands with the Bank of Ceylon and experience the global standards of banking through our Kantha Ran Ginum accounts. With the added convenience of the SmartGen facility, we are paving the way for financial independence in the digital era,” said Ms. Priyanthi Wijesekara, BOC Deputy General Manager – Support Services
Women entrepreneurs benefit from tailored financial support
For decades, BOC has been at the forefront of supporting women entrepreneurs, particularly in rural areas and small-scale industries. Women-led businesses play a key role in Sri Lanka’s economy, and BOC has introduced several loan schemes to provide financial support for startups and expanding businesses.
Credit programmes such as ‘BOC Mithuru’ SME Loans have provided women with the capital needed to start or grow their businesses. These schemes have helped thousands of women enter the business world, generate income, and contribute to economic development.
“BOC Ranliya”, the newly introduced loan scheme exclusively for women entrepreneurs, offers a comprehensive financial solution designed to support and uplift business aspirations with a bundle of benefits.
Reaching women across the country
BOC has expanded its digital banking services to ensure that women, even in remote areas, have easy access to banking facilities. Services such as BOC Smart Online Banking, BApp Mobile Banking, and SmartPay QR Scan Mobile App provide customers with secure, 24/7 access to their accounts. With an island-wide branch network and over 2,300 service points, BOC continues to make banking accessible to women across Sri Lanka.
Financial stability for women
BOC remains focused on strengthening women’s financial independence by offering products that encourage saving, investing, and entrepreneurship. The Kantha Ran Ginum SmartGen initiative is one of many efforts to help women take control of their finances and build a more secure future.To learn more about Kantha Ran Ginum SmartGen and other savings and loan schemes for women, visit any BOC branch or visit www.boc.lk.
For over 85 years, Bank of Ceylon has been a cornerstone of Sri Lanka's financial landscape, connecting individuals and businesses to global opportunities. BOC’s extensive network with over 2,300 touch points spread across the nation, ensures that bank’s customers have convenient access to a wide range of financial services. Moreover BOC was ranked as the only Sri Lankan Bank among the Top 1000 World Banks 2024 and the Banker of the Year 2021,2023 and 2024 by The Banker Magazine UK, The Number 1 Banking Brand in Sri Lanka by Brand Finance Lanka. BOC also received the People’s Banking Services Brand of the year at the SLIM KANTAR Peoples Awards 2024.Internationally, Bank of Ceylon has established a strong presence in key locations such as a Subsidiary in London, UK; branches in Male and Hulhumalé in the Maldives; Chennai, India; and the Seychelles.
