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Singithi Lama


Gift your child with all the opportunities a Singithi Lama Account offers.

For whom is a Singithi Lama Account?

  • A Singithi Lama Account is for children under 12 years
  • The account can be opened for newborns and children up to 12 years
  • Existing Singithi Kirikatiyo Accounts will be converted to Singithi Lama Accounts when the child reaches 05 years of age

What happens when the child reaches 12 years?

  • On the 12th birthday, the account will be automatically transferred to the next stage of minor account, HNB Teen, and your child will be eligible to obtain benefits under the HNB Teen Scheme specially designed for teenagers, with special value additions

  • Parents, aunts uncles and relatives of the child

What documents are needed to open the account?


Where can the account be opened?


What is the minimum amount to open the account?

  • LKR 500/-
  • Thereafter, any amount can be deposited as and when required

What is the interest paid?

  • An interest of 1% above the normal savings rate will be paid

Additional benefits

Gift Schemes


  • Eligibility for Pathum Vimana draw – Your child's Singithi Lama account with a balance of LKR 10,000/- or above will be eligible for Pathum Vimana, Sri Lanka's biggest prize draw
  • Provision of loans to purchase computers
  • Scholarships worth Rs. 7 million for children who pass the Year 5 Scholarship exam - Your child's Singithi Lama account should maintain an account balance of LKR 10,000/- for a continuous period of 3 months before the Year 5 Scholarship exam

Category No of prizes Value of the prize (each) Rs
District Top Ten 10 x 24 20,000/-
All Island 1st place 1 300,000/-
All Island 2nd place 1 200,000/-
All Island 3rd place 1 100,000/-

New Entrance Scheme

New Entrance Scheme is a value addition for Singithi Lama accounts opened for students who have just enrolled in school.

For whom is the New Entrance Scheme?

  • The New Entrance Scheme is for Grade One students
  • The account should be opened within 03 months of the date of admission to school

What additional benefit does the child receive?

  • The bank will contribute 50% of the parent's initial deposit up to a maximum of LKR 1000/-

Where can the account be opened?

  • At any of our Students Savings Units maintained at schools

All customers are welcome to download and complete the application forms provided below in the comfort of their home / office. Applications can be handed over to your closest HNB Customer Centre with the required documentation for processing.



We invite you to make an investment in your child's future by visiting any of HNB's School Savings Units and opening a Singithi Lama Account today.




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For further assistance, contact

Ms. Bergie Perera
Junior Executive
Hatton National Bank PLC.
Head Office, HNB Towers, Level 15,
479, T B Jayah Mawatha,
Colombo 10, Sri Lanka.
Tel      : +94 (011) 266 1983
Fax     : +94 (011) 266 4892
E-mail : bergiep@hnb.lk