General FAQs

General FAQ's

1. How can I open an account?

In opening savings account, should obtain the duly completed account opening application/mandate with signature.
Should have the identity of the applicant established by means any of the following documents in opening savings accounts.

National Identity Card.
valid passport
valid Driver’s license
Senior Citizen’s Identity card with an identification number

If the address stated by the customer in the account opening form differs from the address stated in the Identity card following documents should provide to verify the given address.

Utility Bill (not ecxceeding 3 months)
Tax Assesment Reports
Bank Statements.
Grama Niladari Certificates

2. What should i do when passbook is lost?

Customer should be apprised that the bank should be informed immediately in the event the passbook gets lost and that the passbook should not be alienated.
Affidavit should provide which attested by a Justice of peace/ Commissioner for oath/ attorney at law should be independently verified.

3. How can I apply a personal loan and what are the documents need to submit?

Visit nearest People’s Bank Brach to your permanent residence or works station with following documents.

Customer should be apprised that the bank should be informed immediately in the event the passbook gets lost and that the passbook should not be alienated.
Affidavit should provide which attested by a Justice of peace/ Commissioner for oath/ attorney at law should be independently verified.

4. What is the minimum balance that I need to maintain in the Savings Account? title

Rs 1000/-

5. How to open a Minor(Children) account ?

The parents or the Gordian of the Minor should complete the relevant forms on his/her behalf. However, the account should be maintained in the name of the Minor.
Birth certificate is mandatory .

6. How can I activate a Dormant Account?

Visit your account holding branch with your passbook and make withdrawal to activate your dormant account.

7. Are there any minimum and maximum cash withdrawal limits per day?

No

Online Banking FAQ's

1. Accessing for services

Access to the Internet Banking Facility (People’s Web)

This can access via the People’s Bank Website (www.peoplesbank.lk) and thereafter clicking the “Internet Banking” icon after clicking on the “On line Banking Icon”

Access to the Mobile Banking Facility (People’s Wave)

“People’s Wave” app can be downloaded and installed in the mobile phone from Play Store(Applicable only over ANDROID Version 4.4 , APPLE (IOS) Version 8.0.) and App Galary (Huawei)

2. What is OTP?

OTP stands for One Time Password generated by the system. You will receive OTP to your Mobile phone number or email which is registered with the bank.

3. What is Phishing Image?

Phishing images are used to avoid the unauthorized access to your online banking facility. Select image from the list of images as you prefer at the registration and you have to use it once you forget your password.

4. What is the Phishing phase?

Phishing phase should enter at the registration which contains not less than 08 and not more than 40 digits at the discretion of the customer.

5. How to enter the password ?

Password should consist 08 – 12 characters. A minimum of an English Capital letter, a simple letter, a special symbol and a digit should be included therein.

6. How to enter the User Name ?

The User Name should consist between 3 -12 English letters and numbers/English letters or numbers. Please do not enter any common user name eg: SHEHAN

7. Registration Process

Select the type of the account and enter the account number.
Select the type of the Identity Card and enter the Identity Card number.
Agreement or non-agreement with the terms and conditions that appear on screen.
Select one of the phishing images that appear on screen. Thereafter enter a “Personal Phrase”
Enter password and Re-enter the same password
Select Access level – Should select Inquiry/Full.
Should select either SMS or Email as the medium through which the one time password (OTP) will be obtained.
Click – Request OTP
Insert the OTP received via SMS or Email in the place appearing as OTP in the system and click “Continue”
You shall receive a notification informing whether registration has been successful or has failed.

8. Is there a fee for this service?

Six months grace period will be offered for the first six months. Thereafter the levying fee for this service is Rs 40/- per month.

9.How do I change my Password?

Go to “Settings” of the Mobile Banking or the Internet banking to change your password

10. I can’t remember the username .What should I do?

Please contact 1961 or +94112031001 (For overseas customers) Or Visit your nearest branch

11. I can’t remember the password .What should I do?

Use the “Forgot password” option in the login screen of the Mobile Banking or the Internet banking

12. What should I do if I lose my Password?

Immediately reset your password Using the option in the “Settings” of the Mobile Banking or the Internet banking to change your password OR
Use the option “Forgot password” in the login screen of the Mobile Banking or the Internet banking to reset your password. OR
Contact the Call Center through 1961

13. How can I view my account e-statements?

You can download your own statement through our Internet banking system by following blow the steps HOME > ACCOUNT SERVICES >ACCOUNT SUMMARY > ACCOUNT DETAILS> TRANSACTION PERIOD AND DOWNLOAD> FIND THE STATEMENT IN THE MY FOLDER

14. Are there any limits to money transfers?

No limit to transfer money to own accounts in People’s Bank
If you registered at the facility after December 2020, LKR 1 00,000 is the maximum limit to do fund transfer to third party accounts , other banks and bill payment. Limits Per day limit is LKR 100,000 Per transaction LKR 100,000
To increase these limits please visit the nearest branch with your NIC and the Passbook

15. How can I deactivate online banking?

Contact the Call Center through 1961 or +94112031001 (For overseas customers)

People's Pay FAQ's

1. What is Peoples Pay?

People's Pay is a Lifestyle app. It manages your financial convenience at your fingertips.

2. What is the card displayed in the home screen?

This is your Wallet Card. The People’s Pay Wallet Card is a digital wallet card linked to your People’s Pay account. It is a virtual (online) payment card that exists only within the app, and it is not issued as a physical card. You can credit the wallet card by debiting funds from any of your accounts using the Top-Up option. You can also do fund transfers, or the payments using this wallet amount. Further, you can directly send money to another People’s Pay user (wallet card) easily.

3. Why my wallet says inactive?

To activate the wallet, you must open an account by visiting our People's Bank branch. For further details contact our call center 1961 (Overseas: +941120310010)

4. Why cannot use biometric option?

To activate biometrics on your device, Android users should use the fingerprint option. If the above steps do not work, please uninstall and then reinstall the People’s Pay app.

5. Why cannot I use funds in my Joint Account?

Joint accounts will only allow debiting if you have set the mode of operation to Either of Us (Which means withdrawal instructions to the bank need to allow any of the joint account holders to withdraw money alone)
If you have set the mode of operation to Both of us, you will not be able to debit the account
If you wish to change the mode of operation, please contact your branch

6. What should I do if I need help or have any inquiries regarding my transactions?

Please contact Call Center: 1961 (Overseas: +941120310010)

7. What should I do if I change my mobile number?

If your mobile number has changed, you need to visit the nearest People’s Bank branch and register new mobile number with the Bank.

8. What is the merchant request option?

You can request to register as a merchant with People’s Bank using this option. After submitting your request, please visit your nearest branch to obtain your LANKA QR.

9. What is the maximum transaction amount?

The Transaction limit depends on your customer segment. If you need to see your current limit, please follow the steps below.

Loging to your People’s Pay App.
Go to the Hamburger Menu
Select Limit Adjustment

10. How can change my transaction limit?

If you need to increase your transaction limit, you must visit your nearest People’s Bank Branch.
However, People’s Pay facilitates you to adjust your transaction limit within your current allowed limit. Please use following steps.

Loging to your People’s Pay App.
Go to the Hamburger Menu
Select Limit Adjustment
Enter your preferred limits (within your current transaction limit)
Tap on “Update” button and enter your password

11. What are the special features for Merchant?

Simple Document Requirement
LankaQR Payment Acceptance
Low-Cost Digital Payments
Real-Time Fund Settlement
Transaction History & Reports
Secure Payment Processing
Accept payments anytime, anywhere
Customer Convenience
Instant notification for successful payments

12. What are the Product features for customers?

The People’s Pay application offers a comprehensive range of features for customers including,

QR-based payments
top-up facilities
Send money options
Bill payments
Mobile payments
Fund transfers
Card payments etc.

Customers can conveniently view their transaction history as well as card and account details, while also having access to CRIB registration and the ability to download the “MyReport.” Additional features include merchant registration, customizable language settings, transaction limit settings, and the ability to save frequent payments. The app also supports receipt sharing and provides easy access to utility bill information, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly digital banking experience.

13. On which device can I use this service?

This is a Mobile App, in that case the app supports Apple_ iOS, Google _Android & Huawei _Harmoney OS.

14. I have Peoples Bank accounts. But not all of them are shown

Currently showing only Current & Savings accounts. Not all of your existing accounts are currently displayed.

15. I forgot my Pay ID/ Password or Lock Password. What should I do?

Easily you can reset your password using the “Forgot/ Unlock Password or Pay ID” option on your login screen

16. How long will it take to process transaction?

All transactions are real- time. Even the other banks transfer.

17. How do I register for the service?

You may download the mobile application directly from your respective app store (Android – Google Play Store, iOS – App Store, or Huawei – AppGallery). Alternatively, you can visit www.peoplespay.lk

To download the application,

Once installed, select the “Register” option to proceed with the registration. If you are a People’s Bank customer, you may register using your account number or credit card details. If you are a non-People’s Bank customer, you may register using your mobile number.

18. How do I deactivate Mobile Banking?

Tap the Hamburger menu (three lines) in the top-left corner.
Select “e-Services.”
Tap on the “Terminate” option.
Select a reason & Description for termination.
Agree to the Terms & Conditions.
Enter your login password and tap the “Confirm” button.
Enter the OTP and tap “Confirm” to complete the process.
OR You can contact our call center 1961 (Overseas: +941120310010)

19. How can I search for a transaction?

Select the “History” icon located in the bottom-left corner and search for your relevant transaction.

20. Can any mobile number be used for this service?

The Mobile number you have registered with the bank must be used for this service.

21. Can I share my receipt?

Once the transaction is finished, you have the share button to share the receipt. If you need to share an old receipt go to History & open the transaction & use the Share option to share the receipt.

22. What is the “MyReport” under CRIB Services?

The MyReport is a detailed summary of an individual's or organization’s credit history, including loans, credit cards, leasing, and repayment behavior.

23. How can get Myreport under CRIB Services?

Login to the People’s Pay App.
Select e-services.
Choose CRIB services.
Register with CRIB by filling in the required information.
CRIB will approve your request, which may take some time.
After approval, download MyReport.
If you have further queries regarding CRIB report registration, you may contact CRIB Hotline at +94 11 213 1313

24. What should I do if I cannot download the MyReport or if its status shows as “Pending”?

If you are unable to download the MyReport or if its Request status is “Pending,” you can contact the Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka. You can reach them via their hotline at +94 11 213 1313 during office hours.

25. What is the fee for obtaining a MyReport under CRIB Services?

The current fee for obtaining a MyReport under CRIB Services is LKR 350.00

26. What can the People’s Pay Wallet Card be used for?

It can be used for online shopping on local websites, making in-app payments, and transferring money to other People’s Pay users.

27. Can the People’s Pay Wallet Card be used for physical purchases or ATM withdrawals?

No, since it is not a physical card, it cannot be used for in-store purchases or ATM withdrawals.

28. What is JustPay?

JustPay is a secure payment facility in Sri Lanka that allows customers to link their bank accounts to mobile applications and perform real-time fund transfers and payments directly from their accounts, without the need for cards or separate top-ups, using a simple and convenient authentication process.

29. How to use JustPay through People’s Pay.

Select the “+” icon which is in bottom right corner under the account tab.
Choose your financial institution where your account is held
Enter your account number
An OTP will be sent to the mobile number registered with the respective financial institution that you intend to add for verification purposes
After entering OTP, Your account will be successfully added to People’s Pay.

Please ensure that you are using the data connection linked to the same mobile number registered with that institution during this process.

30. What is the maximum transaction limit for JustPay?

The maximum amount per transaction is LKR 150,000.00

31. What is GovPay?

GovPay is a centralized system that allows you to pay government-related payments online through banking apps and digital channels instead of visiting government offices.

32. What types of payments can be made using GovPay?

GovPay enables digital payments for government-related services, including fees, li-censes, taxes, fines, and other statutory charges.

33. How can payments be made through GovPay?

Go to the Bill Payments.
Select GovPay as the biller.
Fill in the required details.
Confirm the details and make the payment.

34. What is the transaction fee for GovPay?

The transaction fee for GovPay is capped at LKR 15.00 per transaction.

35. What is the transaction fee for Traffic Fine?

The transaction fee for Traffic Fine is capped at LKR 15.00 per transaction.

36. What is the transaction fee for LPOPP?

The maximum fee charged on a transaction effected through LPOPP is LKR 25.00 per transaction

37. How can I pay a Traffic Fine using the People's Pay app?

Go to the “Bill Payment” section.
Select “Add New Payment”
Select “GovPay” from the list of new payment options.
Choose “Sri Lanka Police” under Organization Name and select “Traffic Fine” under Service Type.
Enter the required details and submit.
You will be redirected to the mobile app to complete the payment and generate a digital receipt

38. What does LPOPP stand for in People’s Pay?

LANKAPAY Online Payment Platform (LPOPP) is a secure, real-time payment system in Sri Lanka that allows customers to pay organizations, including government institutions, directly from their bank accounts.

39. Which types of payments can be made via LPOPP?

LPOPP enables payments for online services offered by government institutions and authorized organizations, including fees, licenses, taxes, and other service-related charges.

40. How do you pay LPOPP through People’s Pay?

You can select any biller under the LPOPP category and make a payment.

Go to the “Bill Payment” section.
Select “Add New Payment”
Select any institute under the “LPOPP Payments”.
Fill the required details and submit.
Confirm the details entered before continuing with the payment.

ATM Banking FAQ's

1. What are the services/facilities are available at ATMs?

Cash Withdrawal
Balance Inquiry
Cardless Cash Withdrawal
Mobile cash withdrawal

2. Do banks levy any service charge for use of other bank ATMs?

Cash Withdrawal
Balance Inquiry

3. While performing a transaction, does the card automatically come out if the ATM gets switched off?

Yes

4. If the ATM gets switched off right before the cash withdrawal, does the cash come out when the ATM gets switched on again?

No

5. What is the procedure of a Kiosk bill payment reversal?

Should contact relevant Branch which kiosk is installed

6. What is the per day limit of 3rd party fund transfer?

Kiosk – Rs. 200,000/- per transaction

7. How long does it take to update a bill payment?

Real Time

8. Does the bank charge any service fee when performing transactions from the CDM and Kiosk?

Kiosk – No
CDM- Yes for Bill Payments Rs. 10.00

9. What are the facilities available at CDMs and Kiosk?

CDMs.
Kiosk

10. What is the maximum cash advance limit in ATM?

Rs. 100,000.00 per day

11. How many transactions can be performed by a single card per day in CDM/Kiosk?

There is No limit/ restriction

12. In an active card, the reason why some customers cannot perform transactions for the first time?

There is no such a issue contact 1961 for any clarification

13. When the cash get stuck inside the deposit machine, how can it be recovered?

Should contact same Branch

14. What is the maximum deposit amount per day through CDM?

No restriction

15. Does the bank facilitate card less transaction service?

Only for EB accounts

16. How to activate card less transaction service?

Should open EB account

What is the maximum amount that can be withdrawn through the card less cash service?

Rs. 15,000.00

18. What should be done if the ATM issues damaged notes?

Contact same Branch

19. What if the ATM issues less cash than the amount entered in the ATM?

Not happen

20. What should be done if other bank ATM does not issue cash, but the account gets debited?

Customer Should contact People’s Card Center & send a request via email - card@peoplesbank.lk

21. What should be done if a card gets stuck in the ATM?

Customer should obtain new ATM card

Is it possible to pay peoples bank or other bank credit card payments through CDM or Kiosk?

Facility not available right now

23. What happens to the cash sent through mobile cash service if the beneficiary had lost the pin?

Sender’s Account will be credited after expiry of 24 hours

24. Is there a possibility to change credit card pin number from the ATM?

Yes

25. How to perform pawning payments through CDM?

Can’t be paid via CDMs

26. Branch does not advice customers to obtain a PIN number with the new card.

It is provided with debit card itself

27. Pin reset can be done through the branch but they direct customers to the call centre.

Both options available

Click here to view the Sri Lanka Deposit Insurance Scheme FAQs.

IBAN is not necessarily required to remit money to Sri Lanka and the following information with SWIFT Code is sufficient to send a telegraphic transfer with correct beneficiary details.

People's Bank SWIFT Code - PSBKLKLX

Advance Payment Terms - (Cash-in -Advance)

1. If made out of a Sri Lanka Rupee Account -

Where the amount of the advance payment required to be made on the total value of goods to be imported, does not exceed a sum of USD 50,000/- or its equivalent in any other convertible foreign currency, shall be allowed.

Where the amount of the advance payment required to be made on the total value of the goods so imported, exceeds the sum of USD 50,000/- or its equivalent in any other convertible foreign currency , then the advance payment shall be effected only on

the submission of a bank guarantee or a standby Letter of Credit for the value of the amount of the Advance Payment, acceptable to the Bank effecting such Advance Payment ; or
The submission of the Value Added tax (VAT) Registration Number , the Tax Identification Number (TIN) and any other documents which Controller of Imports may required having regard to the particular transaction to the Controller of Imports and Exports for his approval given after considering the merits of the respective transaction; or

2. If made out of a Foreign Currency Account, then the limits specified in paragraph (1) (a) and (b) above shall not be applicable there to.

Documents Needed

Proforma Invoice
Duly completed Application Form of the Bank
Form 1 of Central Bank - Click here to download
Letter of Undertaking - Click here to download

Important

Proforma invoice must be in the name of the Enterprise.
Importer must submit evidence of the imported goods (ie. a copy of the Commercial Invoice and a copy of the Customs Declaration both duly stamped by Customs) within 180 days from the date of the remittance of the Advance Payment.

Open Account Terms

Open account occurs when an exporter ships the goods and all the necessary shipping and commercial documents is directly sent to the Importer who agrees to pay seller’s invoice at a future date.

Documents Needed

Commercial Invoice
Custom declaration form duly signed by the custom officer stating that goods released on open account basis.
Duly completed Application Form of the Bank
Form 1 of Central Bank - Click here to download

Advantages

Concessionary Charges [ TT charges + Commission Rs. 500/- only ]

Documents Needed (for an initial payment)

Offer letter and the relevant documents issued by the University consisting allowable expenses for the student.
Copy of the passport
Copy of the visa page of the passport. - [Not required for the initial payment]
Copy of the Student ID - [Not required for the initial payment]
Duly completed Application Form - (Issued by the Bank)
Form 1 of Central Bank – Click here to download

Important

Sender must be an account holder of People’s Bank.
A “Student File” will be opened and a "File Number" will be allocated to each student after submitting all the required documents and funds will be transferred easily throughout his/her course duration.
Transferable funds will be limited to the expenses mentioned in the Offer Letter.
A copy of the letters issued by the Universities consisting the updated expenses must be submitted to the Bank.
All payments relevant to the course and the living expenses of the student should be remitted from the same Bank / Branch in his/her course duration.

(1) A Sri Lanka national who has been a resident of Sri Lanka and has obtained Permanent Residency (PR) or citizenship in another country, including a dual citizen (hereinafter referred to as an emigrant) is eligible for the migration allowance, which includes proceeds realized from the sale of movable and immovable property, tangible and intangible assets owned by the emigrant and gifts received by the emigrant from the spouse and parents. Assets may include the value of precious stones, precious metals, personal jewellery and other assets held in Sri Lanka including estates inherited as beneficiaries.
(2) Following limits shall be applicable for the transactions specified in paragraph (1) of heading B above-

an initial migration allowance of USD 200,000 per individual aged 18 years and above, subject to directions issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
an annual migration allowance of USD 30,000. The first such annual allowance is transferable after lapse of 12 months from the full utilization of the initial allowance of USD 200,000. With the exception of the first allowance, subsequent allowances shall be transferable per calendar year and can be transferred in accumulation, subject to directions issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
an annual allowance of USD 30,000 in respect of foreign nationals as proceeds from sale of inherited property and assets in Sri Lanka subject to the directions issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

(3) The migration allowance should be remitted out through a Capital Transaction Rupee Account (CTRA) opened with a licensed commercial bank as an authorized dealer or a licensed specialized bank as authorized under paragraph (2) of regulation 2.
(4) Eligible migration allowance as approved by the licensed commercial bank as an authorized dealer or a licensed specialized bank as authorized under paragraph (2) of regulation 2 can be transferred from Capital Transaction Rupee Account to applicant’s Personal Foreign Currency Account and/or Inward Investment Account in Sri Lanka or transferred to an account of the emigrant maintained outside Sri Lanka.
(5) Current income (including interest, dividends, pensions, rent, lease rentals and profits) and superannuation benefits (Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Employees Trust Fund (ETF), gratuity and any other approved pension or retirement fund) shall be credited to the Capital Transaction Rupee Account and can be transferred in addition to the migration allowance to Personal Foreign Currency Accounts and/or Inward Investment Account in Sri Lanka or to an account maintained by the emigrant outside Sri Lanka.

Emigrants and/or foreigners of Sri Lankan origin shall obtain prior approval of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to open and maintain foreign exchange accounts in any designated foreign currency for the purpose of crediting proceeds/income of inherited assets derived in foreign currency, if any, for such person.

Sending Money to Sri Lanka from Abroad /Inward remittances

We are the pioneers in the service of sending your hard earned money to the loved ones in Sri Lanka. People’s Bank is a state Bank and you can have the utmost trust and security of the money you send. Being the Sri Lankan Bank having the largest Branch Network in Sri Lanka, we extend you an efficient service by crediting or paying the beneficiaries at any part of the country within a short period of time after receipt. Our Inward Remittance Department is the Center of receiving money sent to People’s Bank by worldwide Banks and Exchange Companies and your inquiries related to remittances will promptly be attended by our energetic and enthusiastic staff members. You can choose the following remittance systems to send money to Sri Lanka.

People's Remittance

‘People’s eRemittance’ is a web-based product of People’s Bank supported by the latest technology to facilitate sending remittances to Sri Lanka within minutes. The aim is to offer new technology and system automations to ensure a speedy and smooth customer service. People’s eRemittance enables remitters abroad to send money through Correspondent Agents of People’s Bank. Presently, this service is available through the following Correspondent Agents of People’s Bank. List of People's eRemittance Agents People’s eRemittance promotes the use of the internet as a medium of inexpensive, hassle-free data transfer over a secured website. With the user-friendly front-end system coupled with state-of-the-art technology, it reduces remittance receiving/processing time, thereby increasing the efficiency significantly.

Australia

Kapruka (Pvt) Ltd.

Bahrain

Israel

Tifco Logistics & Trade Ltd
Unigiros Ltd.

Saudi Arabia

Alamoudi Exchange
National Commercial Bank (NCB)

Kuwait

Al Mulla International Exchange Co. W.L.L.
Al Muzaini Exchange Company
Bahrain Exchange Company W L L
City International Exchange W.L.L.
Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd.
International Financial Line (FILCO)
Joy Alukkas Exchange
Kuwait Bahrain Internatioal Ex. Co. KSC
National Money Exchange Co
UAE Exchange Centre W.L.L.

Qatar

Al Dar For Exchange Works
Al Fardan Exchange Co. L.L.C.
Al Sadd Exchange
Alzaman Exchange Company.
City Exchange Company
Gulf Exchange Company
Habib Qatar International Exchange Ltd.
Islamic Exchange Company W.L.L

U.A.E.

Al Ahalia Exchange Company
Al Ansari Exchange
Al Rostamani Exchange Co. LTD
Joy Alukkas Exchange
UAE Exchange Centre L.L.C.
Wall Street Exchange Centre W.L.L.

Sultanate of Oman

Asia Express Exchange
Oman & UAE Exchange Centre

How to send

Step into your Remitting Bank/ Exchange Company (People’s eRemittance Agent)

Instruct the Remitting Bank/Exchange company to send the money to People’s Bank
Fill up the beneficiary details.

Full name of the Beneficiary Or Name with initials
Complete Account number (Eg:- People’s Bank – 15 digits A/C number)
Bank and Branch name ( Remittances to A/C s with other Banks too can be sent )
ID Number and contact number of the beneficiary, (If any).
If the beneficiary does not have an A/C Number, money can still be sent ; Provide the ID Number ,Full name , and contact number .

For further details, please contact:

Inquiries on Remittances sent Please contact : Manager- Inward Remittances and Inquiries (OCS) Tel No : +94 112438395, +94 112437985 E-Mail : teletran@peoplesbank.lk

People's Instant Remit

People's Bank has introduced ‘People's InstantRemit’ for instant Real time / Online remittance services.

Its salient features are

Provides direct / online credit of PB accounts
Can send remittances for over the counter cash payments to be claimed at any of the PB branches island wide
SMS notification to both sender and receiver
Online Feedback notification to the Agent

At present, this service is available through the following Vostro Correspondent Agents of People’s Bank.

Worldwide

TransFast Remittance LLC
UAE Exchange Centre
XPress Money

Qatar

Al Mana Exchnage

UAE

Index Exchange LLC

Kuwait

Bahrain Exchange Company

SWIFT

You can transfer money to any part of Sri Lanka from anywhere in the world in a secured way through SWIFT (Telegraphic Transfer), or Tested Messages quickly.

How to send

Step into your Remitting Bank/ Exchange Company.
Provide the SWIFT code of People’s Bank as PSBKLKLX
Instruct the Remitting Bank/Exchange company to send the money to People’s Bank
Fill up the beneficiary details.

Full name of the Beneficiary Or Name with initials
Complete Account number (Eg:- People’s Bank – 15 digits A/C number)
Bank and Branch name ( Remittances to A/C s with other Banks too can be sent )
ID Number and contact number of the beneficiary, (If any).
If the beneficiary does not have an A/C Number, money can still be sent ; Provide the ID Number ,Full name , and contact number .

Inquiries on Remittances sent

Please contact The Manager- Inward Remittances and Inquiries (OCS) -Ms. Renuka Arunasalam Tel No : +94 112438395, +94 112437985 E-Mail : teletran@peoplesbank.lk

Western Union

You can send money to Sri Lanka through Western Union for your loved ones from almost anywhere in the world.
Being a principal agent of Western Union, our aim is to serve your urgent financial needs by facilitating to receive money from over 700 + island-wide payment locations of People’s Bank.(Branches and Service Centres)
Hotline : 0094 11 2386922

People’s eRemittance’ is a web-based product of People’s Bank supported by the latest technology to facilitate sending remittances to Sri Lanka within minutes. The aim is to offer new technology and system automations to ensure a speedy and smooth customer service.
People’s eRemittance enables remitters abroad to send money through Correspondent Agents of People’s Bank. Presently, this service is available through the following Correspondent Agents of People’s Bank.
List of People's eRemittance Agents
People’s eRemittance promotes the use of the internet as a medium of inexpensive, hassle-free data transfer over a secured website. With the user-friendly front-end system coupled with state-of-the-art technology, it reduces remittance receiving/processing time, thereby increasing the efficiency significantly.

Australia

Kapruka (Pvt) Ltd.

Bahrain

Zenj Exchange

Israel

Tifco Logistics & Trade Ltd.
Unigiros Ltd.

Kuwait

Al Mulla International Exchange Co. W.L.L.
Al Muzaini Exchange Company
Bahrain Exchange Company W L L
City International Exchange W.L.L.
Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd.
International Financial Line (FILCO)
Joy Alukkas Exchange
Kuwait Bahrain Internatioal Ex. Co. KSC
National Money Exchange Co
UAE Exchange Centre W.L.L.

Qatar

Al Dar For Exchange Works
Al Fardan Exchange Co. L.L.C.
Al Sadd Exchange
Alzaman Exchange Company.
City Exchange Company
Gulf Exchange Company
Habib Qatar International Exchange Ltd.
Islamic Exchange Company W.L.L

U.A.E.

Al Ahalia Exchange Company
Al Ansari Exchange
Al Rostamani Exchange Co. LTD
Joy Alukkas Exchange
UAE Exchange Centre L.L.C.
Wall Street Exchange Centre W.L.L.

Sultanate of Oman

Asia Express Exchange
Oman & UAE Exchange Centre

How to send

Step into your Remitting Bank/ Exchange Company (People’s eRemittance Agent)
Instruct the Remitting Bank/Exchange company to send the money to People’s Bank
Fill up the beneficiary details.

Full name of the Beneficiary Or Name with initials
Complete Account number (Eg:- People’s Bank – 15 digits A/C number)
Bank and Branch name ( Remittances to A/C s with other Banks too can be sent )
ID Number and contact number of the beneficiary, (If any).
If the beneficiary does not have an A/C Number, money can still be sent ; Provide the ID Number ,Full name , and contact number .

Eligibility

An individual including a minor who is a Sri Lankan national.
An individual of Sri Lankan origin including a minor who is a resident outside Sri Lanka.
A non-national resident in Sri Lanka.
A non-national either on temporary visit to Sri Lanka or intending to visit Sri Lanka.
An administrator or executor of the estates of a deceased person, who maintained
A Personal Foreign Currency Account (PFCA) with that authorized dealer or restricted dealer until the completion of the administration of the deceased person's estate.

Accounts may be opened in the form of a Savings Account , Fixed Deposit Account or current Accounts (Without cheque drawing facility) in any following Designated Foreign Currency.

US Dollars
Australian Dollars
Japanese Yens
Norwegian Kroners
Singapore Dollars
Euro
New Zealand Dollars
Chinese Yuan (Renminbi)
Canadian Dollars
Swiss Francs
Swedish Kroners
Sterling Pounds
Hong Kong Dollars
Danish Kroners

Required documents and information

The following information and documents are required to open a PFCA, as applicable;

	Eligible Persons	Information / Documents
i	An individual of Sri Lankan origin including a minor who is a resident outside Sri Lanka.	Full name, nationality and foreign address Passport number, date of issue and validity period Date of departure from Sri Lanka Citizenship or nature of visa granted by a foreign Government Account Opening Application FATCA Declaration
ii	A non-national resident in Sri Lanka	Full name, nationality and foreign address Address of workplace in Sri Lanka and designation, if any Copy of the employment contract and salary particulars Copies of passport and visa granted by the Department of Immigration and Emigration Account Opening Application FATCA Declaration
iii	A non-national either on temporary visit to Sri Lanka or intending to visit Sri Lanka	Full name, nationality and foreign address Copies of passport and visa pages Account Opening Application FATCA Declaration

Benefits

Debit Card issued free of charge
Credit Card facilities are available against the funds in the Accounts.
Monthly Interest.
Inward Remittances credited to Accounts free of charge
Outward Remittances
Instant loans up to 90% of the FC A/C balances.
Internet banking, Mobile banking and Voice banking facilities
Ability to transfer funds within the Bank or different Banks.
Free insurance cover * (Minimum balance of USD 250/- should be maintained for 6 months continuously prior to the incident )

Permitted Credits

Remittances in foreign exchange received from outside Sri Lanka in favor of the account holder through the banking system.
Unutilized foreign currency obtained by the account holder by debiting the Personal Foreign Currency Account for travel purpose as permitted by directions issued by the Central Bank.
Foreign currency brought into Sri Lanka by the account holder upon declaration [i.e., where such foreign currency notes exceeds or equals to USD 15,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currency on a declaration to Customs Department or where such foreign currency notes are less than USD 15,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currency, on an appropriate declaration to the authorized dealer or restricted dealer].
Transfers from Personal Foreign Currency Accounts (PFCAs), Business Foreign Currency Accounts (BFCAs) or accounts maintained in the Offshore Banking Unit, irrespective of the account holder.
Where the account holder is a resident outside Sri Lanka or a non-national resident in Sri Lanka, transfers from an Inward Investment Account (IIA) of the same account holder.
Transfers from Capital Transactions Rupee Account (CTRA) of the same account holder as permitted by directions issued by the Central Bank.
Transfers from Diplomatic Foreign Currency Accounts (DFAs) of any other person.
Capital, capital gains and other receipts arising from investments made in Sri Lanka in foreign currency, if the original transfer had been made by debiting the Personal Foreign Currency Account (PFCA) [or from the Non-Resident Foreign Currency Account (NRFC), Resident Foreign Currency Account (RFC) or Resident Non-National Foreign Currency Account (RNNFC) of the account holder, prior to this order come into effect].
Capital and capital gains received from foreign investments into an Outward Investment Account (OIA), if the original investment had been made by debiting the Non-Resident Foreign Currency Account (NRFC), Resident Foreign Currency Account (RFC) or Resident Non-National Foreign Currency Account (RNNFC) of the account holder, prior to this order come into effect.
Unutilized balance remaining in the Foreign Travel Card of the same account holder, up to the amount the Foreign Travel Card had been loaded from the Personal Foreign Currency Account (PFCA).
Where the account holder is a non-national employee resident in Sri Lanka, transfers from employers’ Sri Lanka Rupee account as monthly salary, employment benefits and other related benefits.
Where the account holder is a non-national employee resident in Sri Lanka, amounts in Sri Lanka Rupees authorized by the Central Bank for remittance abroad, converted at the rate of exchange obtained on the day of credit.
Transactions or Transfers from any other category of accounts that may be permitted to maintain by the Central Bank from time to time, to the extent such transactions or transfers have been permitted by directions issued by the Central Bank.
Remittances originating outside Sri Lanka from the account holder in terms of section 8(3) of the Act
Interest earned in foreign currency on the funds held in the account.

Permitted Debits

Any outward remittances made outside Sri Lanka.
Disbursements in Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka Rupees.
Transfers to Personal Foreign Currency Accounts or accounts maintained in the Offshore Banking Units, irrespective of the account holder.
Where the account holder is a resident outside Sri Lanka or a non-national resident in Sri Lanka transfers to an Inward Investment Account (IIA) of the same account holder.
Transfer of funds for uploading a Foreign Travel Card.
Transfers in respect of any investment permitted to be made in Sri Lanka in foreign currency utilizing funds in the Personal Foreign Currency Account (PFCA).
Withdrawal in foreign currency notes up to USD 10,000 (or equivalent in any other foreign currency) for travel purpose as permitted by directions issued by the Central Bank.
Where the account holder is a non-national resident outside Sri Lanka who is on temporary visit to Sri Lanka, withdrawals in foreign currency.
Where the account holder is a non-national employee resident in Sri Lanka, transfers to Business Foreign Currency Accounts (BFCAs) of the employer in respect of over payment of salaries and any other payment due to such employer.
Transfers to employers’ Sri Lanka Rupee account in the event of an over payment to a non-national employee resident in Sri Lanka, as per the sub paragraph (k) under the "Permitted Credits".
Payments to residents in foreign exchange in respect of transactions or categories of transactions, to the extent such transactions have been permitted by directions issued by the Central Bank.
Transactions or Transfers to any other category of accounts that may be permitted to maintain by the Central Bank from time to time, to the extent such transactions or transfers have been permitted by directions issued by the Central Bank.
Transfer of funds to a Foreign Currency Loan Account (FCLA) or an LKR Loan Account (LLA) of the account holder.

For more information please visit the nearest branch of People's Bank or contact us

Manager - Foreign Currency Department , People’s Bank,
Overseas Customer Services
+94 112332745
General Nos: 2332746/2334278/2437621/2446409
nrfc@peoplesbank.lk

Foreign Exchange Issuance/Encashment

Foreign exchange can be obtained by Sri Lankans in currency notes and drafts for travelling purposes, educational purposes, and migration….etc. The exchange limits will mainly depend on the purpose of the tour complying with the authorization limits imposed by Central Bank.

Documents Needed

Valid Passport
Valid Visa for the intended tour.
Return Air ticket
Duly completed Application Form of the Bank
Form 1 of Central Bank – Click here to download

Foreign Exchange Encashment

Drafts
Foreign currency notes can be encashed free of charge at any Branch of People's Bank.

Our Correspondent Agents

ACE Money Transfer
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group
Direct Remit Ltd
Mastercard (Formerly Transfast)
Remitly Inc
Remit Choice Money Transfer
Speed Remit Worldwide Ltd.

SSI

List Of Foreign Currency Accounts (Standard Settlement Instructions)

CURR	NAME OF BANK	CITYK	SWIFT CODE	ACCOUNT NO
	Citi Bank NA	New York	CITIUS33	36002905
	Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas	New York	BKTRUS33	040 23840
	Habib American Bank	New York	HANYUS33	20729356
	HSBC Bank USA NA	New York	MRMDUS33	000 03434 7
USD	JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association	New York	CHASUS33	001 1 155801
	Kookmin Bank	Seoul	CZNBKRSE	762-8-USD-O1-6
	MashreqBank PSC	New York	MSHQUS33	70120275
	Standard Chartered Bank	New York	SCBLUS33	35820 802 00001
	KEB Hana Bank	Seoul	KOEXKRSE	0963-THR-050570016
	Industrial Bank of Korea	Seoul	IBKOKRSE	719-000100-57-00019
	Union de Banques Arabes et Francaises (UBAF)	Singapore	UBAFSGSX	40097926001030
GBP	Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd	London	BCEYGB2L	88001250
	HSBC Bank Plc	London	MIDLGB22	0015 4902
SEK	Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ)	Stockholm	ESSE SE SS	5201 85 281 14
AUD	Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd	Melbourne	ANZBAU3M	217067-00001
CNY	Bank of China	Shanghai	BKCHCNBJS00	453360621439
CHF	Zurcher Kantonal Bank	Zurich	ZKBKCHZZ80A	70001302353
HKD	The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd.	Hongkong	HSBC HK HH HKH	002-343895-001
	OCBC Wing Hang Bank	Hongkong	WIHBHKHH	275476-410
CAD	Bank of Montreal	Montreal	BOFMCAM2	31691053364
SGD	DBS Bank Ltd	Singapore	DBSSSGSG	370003352
	Oversea Chinese Banking Corp Ltd	Singapore	OCBC SG SG	501-010235-001
NZD	ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited (formerly ANZ National Bank Limited)	Wellington	ANZB NZ 22	217067 00001
DKK	Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB,	Copenhagen	ESSEDKKK	5295001700656
EUR	Commerz Bank AG	Frankfurt	COBADEFF	4008721300 00
	Deutsche Bank AG	Frankfurt	DEUTDEFF	50070010 /9573825 1000
	Natixis	Paris	NATXFRPP	3000799999060351 86000 EUR
JPY	MUFG Bank Ltd	Tokyo	BOTKJPJT	653 0435309
	Mizuho Bank Ltd	Tokyo	MHCBJPJT	0 562010
	Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation	Tokyo	SMBCJPJT	4915
NOK	Nordea Bank Norge ASA	Oslo	NDEA NO KK	6001-02-04642/PSBKCMB
AED	First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC	Abu Dhabi	NBADAEAA	4022003346351010
	Mashreq Bank PSC	Dubai	BOMLAEAD	19030000697
INR	HDFC Bank, India	Mumbai	HDFCINBB	57500001139862
	ICICI Bank	Mumbai	ICICINBB	055505075032

CURR	Name of Officer	Name of the Bank/Exchange Co.	Address	Contact Numbers
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES	Mr. H. M. M. Rilwan	Redha Al Ansari Exchange, UAE	(People’s Bank Representative) Redha Al Ansari Exchange, UAE	Mob, Whatsapp, Botim & Imo : +971 563331900 E-mail: rilwan@peoplesbank.lk
	Mr. Jeyarajah Akilavan	Al Ahalia Money Exchange Bureau,	(People’s Bank Representative) Al Ahalia Money Exchange Bureau, Satwa Branch, 291 D90 - Al Satwa, Dubai, UAE	Mob, Whatsapp & Botim : +971 545937435 E-mail: akilavanj@peoplesbank.lk
	Mr. J. Sriharan	Index Exchange LLC, UAE	(People’s Bank Representative) Index Exchange LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE	Mob, Whatsapp & Botim: +971 563091251 E-mail: pbrepuae1@peoplesbank.lk
	Mr. W.M.J.C. Wijesinghe	Al Fardan Exchange, UAE	(People’s Bank Representative) Al Fardan Exchange-UAE Dubai U. A. E.	Mob, Whatsapp & Botim: +971 551127837 E-mail: chathuran@peoplesbank.lk
QATAR	Mr. S.Sentheepan	Al Mana Exchange (W.L.L)	(People’s Bank Representative) Al Mana Exchange W.L.L, Shop: 8 Street No:830, Hiteen Zone:24 Muntazah, Doha, Qatar	Mobile: +974 50390001 Whatsapp:+974 51094068 E-mail: sentheepan@peoplesbank.lk
	Mr. M.G. Roshan Jayawickrama	Al Dar For Exchange Works	(People’s Bank Representative) Al Dar For Exchange Works, Building No 14, Zone 15,Street 310- Airport Road,Doha, Qatar.	Mobile: +974 59975822 Whatsapp:+94 772202802 , +974 59975822 E-mail: roshanj@peoplesbank.lk
KUWAIT	M.S Malinda Fernando	Al Muzaini Money Exchange Co. KSCC	(People’s Bank Representative) Al Muzaini Money Exchange Co. KSCC , Kuwait	Mob, WhatsApp & Botim : +965 99242930 E-mail: malindaf@peoplesbank.lk
	Mr. K. Marakhathan	Al Muzaini Money Exchange Co. KSCC	(People’s Bank Representative) Al Muzaini Money Exchange Co. KSCC , Kuwait	Mob & Whatsapp: +965 65655969 E-mail: pbrepkuwait1@peoplesbank.lk
SAUDI ARABIA	Mr. T. M. Majeed	Al Rajhi Bank	(People’s Bank Representative) Al Rajhi Bank, Riyadh, KSA	Mob,Whatsapp, Botim & Imo: +966 557643968 E-mail: majeed@peoplesbank.lk
	Mr. H.M.N.I.Lakshitha Rajapaksha	Al Rajhi Bank,	(People’s Bank Representative) Al Rajhi Bank, Jeddah, KSA	Mob, Botim & Imo: +966 535279473 Whatsapp:+9471 6258414 E-mail: lakshithalak@peoplesbank.lk
Oman	Mr. Chandrakumar Thanesh	Modern Exchange	(People’s Bank Representative) Modern Exchange, Sultanate of Oman	Mob, WhatsApp & Imo:+968 91288689 Email: pbrepoman@peoplesbank.lk
SOUTH KOREA	Mr. K. K. L. S. De Alwis	E9Pay Company Ltd(E9PAY)	(People’s Bank Representative) E9Pay Company Ltd., Gimhae City, Ulsan City, South Korea	Mob:00821027356199 Whatsapp: 0082 1027356199 , +9476 1216929 E-mail: lahirus@peoplesbank.lk
	Mr. K. K. V.S. Dhananja	E9Pay Company Ltd(E9PAY)	(People’s Bank Representative) E9Pay Company Ltd., Deagu City, Gumi City, South Korea	Mob:0082 1051338511 Whatsapp:+9477 6811954 E-mail: dhananjas@peoplesbank.lk
	Mr. Lakshan Dassanayake	E9Pay Company Ltd(E9PAY)	(People’s Bank Representative) E9Pay Company Ltd., Ansan City and Paran City, South Korea	Mob: +82 1028206199 Whatsapp:0094 789546128 / +82 1028206199 E-mail: pbrepkorea1@peoplesbank.lk
	Mr. U. I. Lakshan Perera	E9Pay Company Ltd(E9PAY)	(People’s Bank Representative) E9 Pay Co Ltd, Deagu City, Gumi City, South Korea	Mob & Whatsapp:+82 1051338511/+94 772270899 E-mail: pbrepkorea2@peoplesbank.lk