Money Remittance
Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd’s Money Remittance service offers a reliable and efficient way for UK residents to send money to family and friends in Sri Lanka.
With a simple one-time registration process, customers can transfer funds directly to personal bank accounts typically within an hour across Sri Lanka.
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Personal and business remittances, at your fingertips
Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd offers fund remittance services tailored to your needs, ensuring a secure and reliability.
Fast Transfers
Funds sent to Sri Lankan accounts are credited in a short time.
Simple One-Time Registration
New users only need to register once—online or in-branch—to receive a personal e‑Cash reference ID.
Multiple Payment Methods
Supports payments via UK bank transfer, cash deposit (up to £1,000 at the London branch), or cheque.
Automatic Email Notifications
Receive email confirmations when the remittance is processed.
Accessible to UK Residents
Open to anyone aged 18+ residing in the UK; existing BOC UK account holders can use the service without re-registering.
Secure and Reliable Process
Managed directly by Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd with step-by-step instructions and full transparency for every transaction.
How to Register for RemitWire?
Option 1
Go to https://remitwire.bankofceylon.co.uk/ and click Sign Up. Follow the steps. Make sure to ready with your Proof of ID, Proof of address and Proof of source of income.
Option 2
Download the Android or IOS app to your mobile and Sign Up. Follow the steps. Make sure to ready with your Proof of ID, Proof of address and Proof of source of income.
How to remit funds?
Once registered with remitwire solution, you can remit funds to Sri Lanka using one of three payment methods:
Bank Transfer
Send funds from your bank to BOC UK’s account
Account Name: Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd
Sort Code: 40-50-56
Account No: 01327542
Transaction reference (e.g., RAXXXXXXX)
Once the online transfer is made, the bank will verify the payment and proceed the remit.
Credit/Debit Card
Use your bank credit or debit card to pay for the transaction and funds will be processed instantly.
Charges involved
- Up to £1,000 – £3
- £1001- £5,000 – £5
- £5001- £20,000 – £10
- More than £20,000 – £20
Other Charges – Cheque Clearing Charges £2.00/Cheque (Per Item)
Please note: Additional charges may apply depending on the selected payment method. Any applicable fees will be clearly displayed at the time of transaction.
All investments involve some level of risk. BOC UK does not provide investment advice and It is important before deciding to purchase any product or services to seek advice from suitably qualified sources. BOC UK will try to understand your requirements and ensure you are aware of the risk associated with it and that you understand the risks you may enter into. This understanding will form the basis of the recommendations that we make.
Your burning question, answered
Do I need to have a BOC UK account to remit money to Sri Lanka?
It is not mandatory.
Are there charges involved?
Yes.
- Up to £1,000 – £3
- £1001- £5,000 – £5
- £5001- £20,000 – £10
- More than £20,000 – £20
Other Charges – Cheque Clearing Charges £2.00/Cheque (Per Item)
Please note: Additional charges may apply depending on the selected payment method. Any applicable fees will be clearly displayed at the time of transaction.
Do I need to have a BOC account in Sri Lanka to make a remittance?
No. RemitWire money remittance Service accommodates transfers for other bank personal accounts too.
How long does it take to transfer funds to Sri Lanka?
Typically, we shall ensure that your hard-earned money will be remitted to the beneficiary’s account in any branch of BOC within one hour and other banks within a working day. You will receive a confirmation by email of the transfer.
What will be the exchange rate for my transfer?
The exchange rate prevailing on the day on which the fund transfer is processed by us.
Can I use the previous ecash system?
No. The previous system has been discontinued. Therefore, all existing and new customers are required to move to the new remit wire system, which is introduced to improve the experience, security of money remittances to Sri Lanka.
I have to use the system only by downloading the app?
You can also use the system by logging in via web browser the link is available on our website.
Do I have to send an email once creating a transaction?
No.
Can I add a UK bank Account to the remit wire app?
This feature is currently unavailable but will be made available soon for BOC UK account holders.
How can I add money into the wallet in remit wire app?
Funds cannot be added to the wallet for transfers. The wallet is only used to credit refunds from rejected transfers, which can then be used for future transactions within the app.
How many beneficiaries can I add?
You can add many beneficiaries as you wish. You can also add upto 4 accounts under the same beneficiary name.
Can I send money to Sri Lanka In different currencies?
Yes. You can send in LKR, GBP, USD, EUR as your destination currency to any personal account held in any bank in Sri Lanka.
