Sri Lanka Guide: Money

Our money guide provides information on bank accounts, money exchange, credit and debit cards and money transfers. If you need to open a bank account, we will explain how to do it - step by step.

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  Introduction

  The Sri Lankan currency

  The Sri Lankan rupee is the official currency issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. It has had to deal with fluctuating inflation rates throughout its history.

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  Changing money

  Where and how to get Sri Lankan rupees

  Since it is forbidden (except for minimal sums) to import Sri Lankan rupees into the country you will have to change money on location. There are various options to do it.

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  Banking in Sri Lanka

  Opening an account

  Opening a bank account in Sri Lanka is not too hard for expats. However if you want to open an account in a different currency than the rupee you might have to provide a special reason.

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