Sending from the United Kingdom
Send money to Sri Lanka from the UK
Use the Express Remit app to prepare a transfer to Sri Lanka. Select the destination, add your recipient and review the current options before sending.
Keep your connection to home in Sri Lanka strong
For a shared bill, family support or a planned expense, review what your recipient will receive in Sri Lankan rupees and the total amount you will pay in pounds.
Know the currency
The currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). For a transfer from pounds to LKR, check the currency and amount shown for the recipient in the app.
Prepare your recipient’s details
Ask the recipient to confirm their current receiving details, even if you have sent to them before. Check the available method in the app and keep a record of the transfer reference.
What should I review before confirming a transfer to Sri Lanka?
Review the recipient’s name and receiving details, the GBP payment, the exchange rate, any fee, the recipient amount in LKR and the delivery estimate. If anything is unclear, contact support before confirming.
How to make your transfer
- Sign in to Express Remit and choose Sri Lanka.
- Add or select your recipient and choose an available receiving method.
- Enter the amount and review the rate, fee, recipient amount and delivery estimate.
- Confirm when the details are correct, then follow progress in the app.
Need help with this transfer?
Contact our team with your transfer reference if you have one. Receiving options, transfer costs and delivery estimates are specific to your transfer.