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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Sri Lanka.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Sri Lanka.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Sri Lanka? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Sri Lanka, with a population of around 23.22 million people, has a GDP of approximately 98.96 billion making it the 72nd largest economy in the world. The official currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
The economy is driven by services, tourism, and the export of textiles, tea, and rubber. Its primary trading partners are the United States, the United Kingdom, and India.
The primary payment method for the majority of transactions in Sri Lanka is physical cash, the Sri Lankan Rupee. To drive digital adoption, the country is promoting LANKAQR, an interoperable national QR code standard that works across various banking and fintech apps. In urban areas, supermarkets, and tourist establishments, debit and credit cards are also accepted.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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