Send money to Sri Lanka

Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers from Singapore to Sri Lanka.

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Exchange rates are volatile right now, so we can't guarantee this rate. We'll use the rate that's live when we receive your money.

Save when you send money to Sri Lanka

Sending 2,000.00 SGD withRecipient gets(Total after fees)Transfer feeExchange rate(1 SGD LKR)
WiseCheapest441,864.94 LKRSave up to 10,938.61 LKR11.74 SGD222.237Mid-market rate
Instarem.441,545.45 LKR-319.49 LKR14.00 SGD222.329
Remitly434,721.68 LKR-7,143.26 LKR4.99 SGD217.905
UOB431,304.31 LKR-10,560.63 LKR40.00 SGD220.053
OFX430,926.33 LKR-10,938.61 LKR0.00 SGD215.463
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How to send money to Sri Lanka in 3 easy steps

How to send money to Sri Lanka from Singapore

How to send money to Sri Lanka from Singapore

  1. Just tap in how much, and where to.
  2. Then make a local payment to Wise, whether it's with a bank transfer, swift or your debit or credit card.
  3. And that's it.

Wise converts your money at the 'inter-bank' rate – the real rate – so you save big time (even versus the guys saying there's 'zero' commission). On Wise, there's no room for sneaky bank surcharges or creeping hidden charges.

How much does it cost to transfer money to Sri Lanka?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in SGD to Sri Lanka, you pay a small, flat fee of 1.18 SGD + 0.53% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront).


Fee depends on your chosen transfer type

Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.


No hidden fees

No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.

Wise
Fees for our low cost transfers
Fixed fee
1.18 SGD
Variable feeup to 170,515 SGD/month
0.53%
Variable feemore than 170,515 SGD/month

How long will a money transfer to Sri Lanka take?

A money transfer from Singapore (SGD) to Sri Lanka (LKR) should arrive in seconds. Sometimes transfer times can differ based on payment methods or verification changes. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.

Your transfer route

SGD
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Should arrive

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Trust Wise with safe & secure money transfers to Sri Lanka

Safeguarded with leading banks

We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it's separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.

Extra-secure transactions

We use 2-factor authentication to protect your account and transactions. That means you — and only you — can get to your money.

Data protection

We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe, and we’re transparent in how we collect, process, and store it.

Dedicated anti-fraud team

We work round the clock to keep your account and money protected from even the most sophisticated fraud.

Online scams are on the rise. Learn how to stay safe.

Send money to Sri Lanka from Singapore with the most international app

Looking for an app to send money to Sri Lanka? Sending money is easy with Wise app.

  • Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
  • Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.
  • Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.
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