Aswesuma Beneficiary Payment Status Check 2026: Bank Account & Appeals Guide

The Welfare Benefits Board (WBB) of Sri Lanka has updated the Aswesuma welfare payment allocations and beneficiary lists for 2026.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to check your eligibility status online using your National Identity Card (NIC) number, verify bank account deposits, and submit appeals through the Divisional Secretariat if your name is missing.

Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Scheme 2026: Overview

Feature	Key Details
Managing Authority	Welfare Benefits Board (WBB)
Official Portal	wbb.gov.lk / welfarebenefits.gov.lk
Verification Credential	National Identity Card (NIC) Number
Participating Banks	Bank of Ceylon (BOC), People’s Bank, NSB, RDB
Beneficiary Categories	Extremely Poor, Poor, Vulnerable, Transitional

How to Check Aswesuma Payment Status Online (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Access the Official WBB Portal

Open your web browser and visit the official Welfare Benefits Board portal at wbb.gov.lk.

Step 2: Enter Your NIC Number

Select your preferred language (English) and click on the ‘Beneficiary Status Check’ button. Carefully type your National Identity Card (NIC) number into the search field.

Step 3: Verify Family & Payment Status

Once submitted, the system will display:

• Family details registered under the NIC.

• Assigned entitlement category.

• Bank account confirmation status (Active / Pending Deposit).

Aswesuma Beneficiary Payment Categories

1. Extremely Poor: Receives full monthly financial grants deposited directly into commercial bank accounts.

2. Poor: Monthly allowances allocated based on verified household size and eligibility criteria.

3. Vulnerable: Receives transitional financial support.

4. Elderly, Disabled & Kidney Patients: Special additional allowances are integrated directly into their monthly transfers.

How to Submit an Appeal (If Name is Missing or Category is Incorrect)

• Obtain the Appeal Form: If your application was rejected or placed in an incorrect category, collect the Aswesuma Appeal Form from your local Divisional Secretariat.

• Gramadhari Attestation: Complete the form and attach your income declaration along with the Grama Niladhari recommendation.

• Field Verification: A designated committee from the Divisional Secretariat will conduct a home verification to re-evaluate your eligibility.