How can I get paid from abroad in Colombo?

A global payment account gives you account details in currencies such as USD, EUR or GBP, so clients and marketplaces can pay you locally in their country. You then convert to LKR and withdraw.

What does it cost to convert to LKR?

Costs are the conversion margin plus any withdrawal fee to your local bank in Sri Lanka. Compare both, as they vary a lot between providers.

Who regulates international bank accounts & e-wallets in Colombo?

Providers serving customers in Sri Lanka fall under Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Licensed banks, finance companies and payment providers are supervised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka under the Banking Act and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. Check the CBSL's list of licensed institutions and payment operators before using a digital provider.

Who uses global payment accounts in Colombo?

Freelancers, remote workers, online sellers and small exporters in Colombo use them to receive foreign income without opening bank accounts abroad.

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International Bank Accounts & e-Wallets in Colombo: what to know

Global payment accounts help people in Colombo, Sri Lanka get paid by clients, marketplaces and platforms in other countries, then convert the money into LKR (Sri Lankan rupee). They are popular with freelancers, online sellers and remote workers in Colombo.

Currency in Sri Lanka: LKR · Sri Lankan rupee
Regulator in Sri Lanka: Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)(opens in a new tab)
Local accounts in Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka does not use the international IBAN scheme domestically: accounts are addressed by the bank code, branch code and the bank-specific account number, with mobile-wallet accounts identified by the phone number.
Payments in Sri Lanka: LankaPay, operated by LankaClear under CBSL oversight, runs the Common Electronic Fund Transfer Switch (CEFTS) for instant 24/7 interbank transfers, the SLIPS bulk clearing system and JustPay for mobile app payments; eZ Cash and other wallets ride on these rails.

Before you sign up in Colombo

Check which currencies you can receive, the conversion fee to LKR (Sri Lankan rupee), and the withdrawal fee to a local account in Sri Lanka.

Sources: Central Bank of Sri Lanka · LankaPay: national payment network · LankaClear

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