Finance and Business

Changing Money at the Airport

Banks have dedicated counters at the airport, open 24-hours a day, for arriving passengers to change foreign currency and traveller’s cheques into rupees. It’s a good idea to get your rupees there as it’s more convenient than having to look for a place to change currency where you are staying, and the airport bank rates […] Read more

Tipping and service charge

It’s a tradition in Sri Lanka to tip if satisfied with the service. Most restaurants include a service charge of Rs10% in the bill. If you are paying with a credit card and want to reward good service direct, then give the server some cash direct. (We suggest half of the 10% service charge that’s […] Read more

Banking in Sri Lanka

Banking hours Banks keep increasing flexible hours to suit customer needs. All banks are open from 9.00 to 15.00 Monday to Friday. Some banks are open for on Saturdays for a limited number of hours for transactions. Most banks are closed on, Sundays and public and bank holidays. Most banks in Colombo are open until […] Read more

Currency and Currency exchange

What is Sri Lanka Currency? Sri Lankan rupee Is foreign currency accepted in Sri Lanka? Foreign currency only accepted at banks and exchange counters. Room rates quoted in US dollars must be paid in equivalent Sri Lanka rupees (or credit card). Sri Lanka currency Sri Lanka has a decimal currency system. Currency notes […] Read more

Business Hours

Sri Lanka is GMT+5.30 hours. Sri Lanka does not observe daylight-savings time. Business hours are generally from 8:30 to 17:00 (Monday through Friday). Business Hours – Banks Banks are open on weekdays from 09.00 to 13.00 but some remain open until 15.00 and open on Saturdays. Read – Banking in Sri Lanka Government […] Read more