Take care of your family and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

We are delighted to offer you another unique service - Non Resident Sri Lankan Account (NRSA), specially designed for all Sri Lankans living overseas. This service is also available to Non Sri Lankan passport holders of Sri Lankan origin.

A financial partner in Sri Lanka you can rely on to take care of all your banking and other financial needs

Features

• A choice of designated currencies in which you can maintain your accounts, including US$, Sterling Pounds, Euro Dollars and Japanese Yen
• Tax exemption on interest from deposits under current regulations
• Rupee Overdraft facilities securing Foreign Currency Fixed Deposits
• Sweep facilities to credit Rupee Accounts at compatible exchange rates
  

• Banking convenience through our 24-hour phone banking
• Transfer funds locally, or internationally via the pay-by-phone facility
• Banking by fax (special application required) or mail
  
  

Relationship

• Priority banking for personalised care
• Dedicated Relationship Manager just a phone call away
  

Types of accounts

• Savings Accounts - Interest is calculated on the daily balance and paid monthly. Withdrawals are on demand.
• Fixed Deposit Accounts - Available for periods of 1,3,6 & 12 months, for which interest is payable on maturity. Unless specified otherwise, deposits are renewed automatically on maturity at prevailing interest rates
  

Account Requirements
The minimum deposit requirement for opening an account is US$ 500 for Savings/Call and US$ 1000 for Fixed Deposits or the equivalent of it for accounts in other currencies.

• As identity you shall supply us a copy of your passport (Photo page) certified by your existing banker.
  Our account opening procedure is simple, Please request us to forward the required forms.
• Account Opening Form
• Fax/Phone/Email Indemnity
• Phone Banking Application Form
  

Remitting Funds to Sri Lanka

• By Cheques or Demand Draft drawn on a bank in New York for US dollars or in London for Pounds Sterling/ Euro.
• By Telegraphic Transfer (via SWIFT) to the Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka.

If you need further information about us, please do email us or call us on +94 11 2480 444. We will be delighted to be of service to you.