ComBank

Commercial Bank of CeylonCommercial Bank of Ceylon

Sri Lanka 传统银行 In-branch required Permit holders ★ 4.1

Minimum depositTypical opening deposit around LKR 5,000 or US$100 (approx. ¥120 / ¥720)

Monthly feePer the tariff

Minimum balanceSet by product terms

How to apply—

Processing timeAbout 1-2 hours in branch; review takes about 3-7 business days

Institution typeTraditional Bank

Data baseline 2026-10. Editor-verified, but rules change — confirm with the official site before applying. Data transparency →

About this bank

Widest ATM and branch network in the country — the default pick for expats
Mature PFCA (Personal Foreign Currency Account) products; hold and repatriate FX freely
Ask to open the PFCA and the rupee account in one sitting to save a second visit
English widely spoken

A tourist ETA will get the rupee account refused
Personal branch attendance required; plenty of paper and signatures
The rupee is not freely convertible — large rupee balances are hard to repatriate

Apply for a PFCA and a rupee account in a single visit, and collect the deposit slip (Credit Advice) on the spot

These are stable, standing account benefits (not time-limited) — available as long as you qualify:

Bank offers change frequently by region and quarter. Checked 2026-10; follow the bank's official promo page.

Having documents ready lowers the chance of rejection; policies change, so confirm with the bank before applying.

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