Send money direct to your receiver’s account, including major Sri Lankan banks such as People’s Bank, Bank of Ceylon and National Savings Bank (NSB).
Sending money to a bank account FAQArrange a convenient cash pickup from one of our agent locations across the island – from Colombo to Moratuwa.
Find a Sri Lankan locationTransfer money to Sri Lanka online quickly and easily. Register for a free Western Union profile or log in to send funds.
Start sending moneySave time sending money to Sri Lanka with the Western Union® app. Start a transfer from your phone or tablet, then pay at an agent location.
Download appVisit a nearby Western Union agent location in France and make a money transfer to Sri Lanka in person – pay by cash or card.
Find locationsSend money to Sri Lanka on the move or start a transfer then pay at an agent location.
Save your Sri Lankan receivers’ details for fast repeat transfers.
Track your transfer in real time from your device.
Sending money to Sri Lanka is quick and easy with direct bank transfers. Send funds to receivers who have accounts with Bank of Ceylon, Commercial Bank, People’s Bank, HNB and SNB.
Start sending moneyGet a free, no-obligation estimate of the total costs to make a money transfer to Sri Lanka from France. Check the current conversion rate for euros to Sri Lankan rupees, plus any transfer fees2.
Convert euros to rupeesGet your loved one’s details ready to send money to Sri Lanka – including their name, account number and bank.
Log in to your profileRegister for free and start sending money to Sri Lanka in minutes.
Use the unique tracking number (MTCN) to track your transfer online or via our app.
Our one-tap re-send function allows you to quickly and easily repeat a money transfer to a loved one.
Save receiver details to effortlessly send them money in Sri Lanka again.
Simply register for free and start sending money to Sri Lanka the way that works for you. Transfer funds online, via our app or in person and pay by card, cash or bank transfer.
Every money transfer to Sri Lanka from France is covered by our encryption and fraud prevention efforts. Plus, you can track its progress for full transparency.
With more than 150 years’ experience in international money transfers, and serving 200 other countries and territories, your funds are in good hands.
Start sending money to Sri Lanka online by following these steps:
To transfer money to Sri Lanka from your nearest Western Union agent location:
To estimate how much it could cost you to transfer money to Sri Lanka, you can use our free tool. Just enter how much you want to send to your receiver in Sri Lanka in EUR and it will be converted into LKR.
This also includes any transfer fees2 or other charges. You can change your payment and receive method to see how it affects the total cost of a transfer to Sri Lanka. There’s no obligation to go ahead with the transfer if you change your mind.
The maximum amount of money you can transfer abroad from France depends on the destination country. However, without verifying your identity you will only be able to send €1,000 per transaction. After verifying your identity, your limit on international money transfers will increase to €5,000.
If you send money online to Sri Lanka and pay using a credit1 or debit card, it could arrive in minutes3. Transferring for cash pickup depends on the payment method and opening times of agent locations. When sending to a bank account in Sri Lanka, the money may not be available for two working days.
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1 Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.
2 Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.
3 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.