Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about Sri Lankan rupees (LKR) transfers.
Sending to LKR
Who can I send LKR to?
You can send LKR to any bank account in Sri Lanka.
What information do I need about my recipient?
You’ll need their full name, bank and branch details, and bank account number. In Sri Lanka, this should be 6–15 digits.
How much can I send?
You can send up to 4.98 million LKR per transfer, and up to 5 million LKR per day.
How long does it usually take for the money to arrive?
Once Wise receives and converts your money, it usually arrives in your recipient’s bank account on the same working day. Conversion can take up to 2 working days.
We’ll always give you an estimate for how long your transfer will take when you set it up.
Learn more about how long transfers take
Sending from LKR
You can send money from LKR if you already hold LKR in your Wise account. You can add LKR to your Wise account by converting another currency you hold with Wise.
At the moment it's not possible to:
Send LKR to your Wise account using a bank account or another external payment method.
Add LKR to your Wise account using a bank account or another external payment method.