People’s Bank’s ‘People’s Remittance Vaasi Kotiyai Bonanza’ selected its June millionaire winner recently. The winner was I.R. Madusanka Jayaweera, who received his Rs.1 million prize from Consulate General of Sri Lanka - Dubai and Northern Emirates, Nalinda Wijerathna.
People’s Bank launched ‘People’s Remittance Vaasi kotiyai’ Draw from February 1, 2022 to motivate Sri Lankan migrant workers who work tirelessly to strengthen the country’s economy. Under this promotion the grand draw winner who will be selected at the yearend will be presented with a prize of Rs.10 million.
The monthly winner receives Rs. 1 million, while 22K gold sovereign weekly winners and Rs10,000 daily cash prize winners will be selected 48 times, and 334 times until December 31, 2022.
All inward worker remittances sent through People’s Bank to People’s Bank accounts, and other bank accounts are eligible for the draw. The remittances collected over the counter at People’s Bank branches including remittances sent via WU, Ria or similar channels up to December 31 are too eligible for the draw. Customers can also increase their chances of winning by remitting more money.