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Why choose Sampath Bank?

Sampath Bank PLC is a licensed commercial bank incorporated in Sri Lanka in 1987 with 229 branches and 373 ATMs island-wide. It has won the Bank of the Year award by The Banker of Financial Times Limited – London, for the second consecutive year and the National Business Excellence Awards 2010. It has become the third-largest private sector bank in Sri Lanka with Rs, with 453 billion in deposits as of 30 June 2016. Additionally, the unique internet banking facility from Sampath Bank, Sampath Vishwa, offers a total online banking experience from the bank.

Don’t just take our words for it

We have thousands of happy Remitbee users to back it up

Sameera Perera

I was so surprised at how fast RemitBee's instant transfers are. My mom let me know they recieved the money before I had even gotten the chance to let her know I sent it!

Nuwan Jayasinghe

Crazy money transfer service for sending money to Sri Lanka. I've saved so much time and money

Pradeep Rathnayake

Super helpful customer service, and the fastest, cheapest option to send to Sri Lanka. RemitBee is the best!

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How to Send Money to Sampath Bank

Set up a free Remitbee account

Sign up for your free Remitbee account to get access to Canada's best money transfer service plus the highest CAD to LKR exchange rate.

Secure Verification

Verify your identity. Provide us with your full name, address and occupation. Besides personal info, we'll require a photo of your ID to prevent fraud and keep your funds protected.

Select Bank Details & Payment Method

Choose Sri Lanka as a destination of your transfer, and enter the amount you want to transfer.

Enter Recipient Details

Next step - entering information about your recipient: full name, phone number, bank name and bank account number.

Sit Back and Relax

Double-check all the details of the transfer and click Send Our team will make sure that your money reaches your family safely and on time.

Send to all major banks in Sri Lanka

What information you’ll need to
complete the transfer

Wire transfer to bank account

Recipient's name: The full legal name of a recipient and mobile number.
Bank Name: Name of recipient's bank (Sampath Bank).
Bank Branch: Name of bank's branch.
Account Number: Sampath Bank account number.

Cash pickup

Name – Full name of the recipient, phone number and address.
Phone number – Enter the number of the recipient.
Pickup Location – Select a pickup location in Sri Lanka that works best for your beneficiary from our list.

How Remitbee calculates the exchange rate

We understand that your family and friends abroad rely on your help and support. At the same time, we know how unfair banks and other companies are with their high fees and low exchange rates. That's why we offer the best CAD to LKR rate in Canada and free transfers over 500$. We are absolutely transparent about any fees or charges, so you know your cost and final amount before sending money to Sri Lanka.

What are the benefits of sending
directly to Sampath Bank?

Security

It's much safer and more secure than doing it offline

Speed

It's faster - You can do it right from the comfort of your home.

Reliability

You can access your money as soon as the transfer goes through.

Check our refer and earn program!

Get $20 for every successful referral while the referred person gets $10 towards their first transaction. Use your unique referral code to invite your friends and register with it. Once they send their first transfer of at least C$200 or exchange at least C$1,000, you’ll get C$20 credited to your RemitBee account. There is no limit on the number of referrals you can make so the earning potential is endless! So, keep referring and earning with RemitBee.

Best way to send money from Canada on the go

Created for our customers on the go, the Remitbee app has all the functionality you expect from the website compacted into your iPhone or Android device! Designed for speed, efficiency and safety, our app is the best way to use Remitbee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? We have an answer

Can I transfer money from Canada to the Sampath Bank account with Remitbee?

Of course, you can! The Sampath Bank is one of Remitbee's partners in Sri Lanka.

How can I pay for my money transfer to the Sampath Bank account?

If you're using Remitbee for your transfer, you can pay using one of the following payment methods: e-Transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Bill payment, Visa or Mastercard Debit or Interac Online.

What receiving methods Remitbee offers for money transfers to Sri Lanka?

One of the best options we offer - 1-day transfers to all Sampath Bank accounts. Moreover, we offer cash pickup services in hundreds of locations all over Sri Lanka and door delivery for the Jaffna area.

Can I send money to Sri Lanka for free?

Yes, if you are a Remitbee customer! We give free transfers of over 500 CAD. All other transfers below 500$ are subjects to the following fees:

Interac Online - $2.99
E-transfer - $2.99
Bill Payment - $2.99
Electronic Funds Transfer - $2.99
Visa or Mastercard Debit - starting from $2.99

How much can I transfer from Canada to Sri Lanka using Remitbee?

The maximum amount of your CAD to LKR money transfer depends on the verification level you have. Here is a quick overview

Our basic verification, Level 1, allows you to send only 50 CAD daily or up to 500 CAD monthly.
We recommend getting verified for Level 2. It allows our users to send up to 3,000 CAD daily and up to 25,000 CAD monthly.
Level 3 is a perfect solution for transferring larger amounts of money to Sri Lanka's Sampath Bank account. This level of verification allows you to send 9,000 CAD daily and up to 50,000 CAD monthly.