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Send Money to Sri Lanka

For a limited time, register online and get a competitive rate and $0 transfer fee applied to every online transfer to bank account or mobile wallet.
Offer ends 28 September 2025.
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Convenient money transfers to Sri Lanka

Send online

Log in or register for free to send money online to Sri Lanka.

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Send via our app

You can send from the Western Union® app right away, or start your transfer in the app and pay
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Send in person

Send money conveniently at a Western Union agent location near you.

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Cash pickup

Your receiver can pick up the cash at more than 5,600 Western Union agent locations2 in Sri Lanka.

Bank account

Send money online directly to bank accounts in Sri Lanka.

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We have payments options for your convenience

Online via PayID with your bank account

With your credit or debit card

In cash at an agent location

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Quick registration and the first transfer free

Simply register online and verify your profile to send and receive money 24/7.

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Have your receiver’s details ready

For bank transfers to Sri Lanka, simply provide your receiver’s account number, their branch name, and the purpose of transfer.

Resend in an instant

Save your receiver’s details to send money with a few clicks or taps.

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Quick and easy registration

It’s easy to sign up and send money online 24/7.

Pay the way you like

Pay online through your bank account, with your credit/debit card, or cash in-store.

Track your transfer

Conveniently track your money transfer online or via the app.

Convenient locations

Your receiver can pick up the cash at a Western Union agent location near them.

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Reasons to choose Western Union to send money to Sri Lanka.

Ease and convenience

Send money to Sri Lanka the way that’s convenient for you: online, with our app, or in person at an agent location.

Commitment to security

Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect your Western Union transfers.

Speed and transparency

Send money in minutes⁴ for cash pickup and track your money easily along the way.

Global reach

We make an average of 25 transactions per second and move money to over 200 countries and territories.

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Western Union launches home delivery for money transfers to Sri Lanka

Western Union and MMBL Money Master have announced the launch of home delivery for Western Union money transfers across Sri Lanka. This provides customers in Sri Lanka with another option to receive money transfers from their loved ones around the world, in the safety of their homes. Learn more here.

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Frequently asked questions about money transfers to Sri Lanka

Can I send money online to Sri Lanka with Western Union?

Yes, you can send money online or with our app 24/7. Simply pay via internet banking (pay with PayID), or with your Visa® or MasterCard® credit, debit or prepaid card.

Receivers can pick up the cash in minutes³ at an agent location.

What do I need to send money online to Sri Lanka?

You must be over 18 to make a money transfer.
You’ll need your receiver’s full name (as it appears on their ID) and address, and your internet banking details or a Visa® or MasterCard® credit, debit or prepaid card issued by an Australian bank.

For bank transfers, you will also need to provide your receiver’s full name, account number, branch name, and purpose of transaction.

When you first register online with Western Union, we’ll need certain information so we can confirm your identity and create an online profile for you. You’ll need an Australian driver’s license or passport.

In some cases, you may also be required to call our call center if we need additional information.

How long will it take for the money to be deposited in a bank account in Sri Lanka?

This will range from a few minutes to 1 banking day4.

How much money can I send online to Sri Lanka?

The maximum daily transaction limit is 30,000 AUD, but your specific daily transaction limit will vary based on the service you choose and your transaction history. Register and visit your profile to see your individual transaction limit.

Still have questions or need help?

Need help sending money to Sri Lanka or have another question? Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.

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Use the Western Union® app to send money to Sri Lanka

Send money instantly, or start on our app and pay in-store.

Track your money transfer in real time.

Repeat transfers quickly to friends and family.

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¹ Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates, and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

² Network data valid as of 31 March 2020.

³ Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, required receiver action(s), agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.

4 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions,  including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory and foreign exchange issues, required receiver action(s), identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed delivery options. Additional restrictions may apply. See Terms and Conditions for details.