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What is the currency in Sri Lanka?
Where can I exchange money?
Can I use a debit or a credit card?
What can I bring home from Sri Lanka?
Is Sri Lanka expensive?
How do I save money on my trip to Sri Lanka?
Am I expected to tip in Sri Lanka?
Safety & Health
Family travel
How do I use ATMs in Sri Lanka?
ATMs are common in Sri Lanka, and most of them work with Visa (Plus), MasterCard (Cirrus and Maestro) and even American Express.
ATMs often offer much better rates than exchange bureaus, as long as you choose to be charged in the local currency. Withdrawals in Sri Lankan Rupees are calculated using the mid-market rate.
While using ATMs is the easiest and most convenient way to get the best exchange rate possible, you do need to watch out for fees.
ATM operators in Sri Lanka charge a fee for every transaction. This is usually between 200 LKR and 300 LKR. Your home bank probably charges fees too. You can usually expect to be charged an ATM access fee and a foreign exchange transaction fee.
Do people in Sri Lanka speak English?
... Sinhalese and Tamil are the two primary languages spoken in Sri Lanka, but you’ll find …
What do I need to know about driving in Sri Lanka?
... The department is located in Werahera (address: Department of Motor Traffic Rd, Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka), …
Am I expected to tip in Sri Lanka?
... There is a strong tipping culture in Sri Lanka; wages are low so it’s an …
What are the restrictions regarding alcohol consumption?
... However, it’s not prohibited to consume alcohol that you purchased prior to the Poya days …
Where to buy alcohol in Sri Lanka and how much does it cost?
... You can buy alcohol from wine stores, restaurant bars, hotel bars and from some supermarkets. …
What NOT to do in Sri Lanka?
... Just know this – you will get stopped by the police if you ride a …