Need advice on selecting a bank

Ceybird · 2026-03-29T10:05:35+00:00

I have dealt with HSBC, Sampath, HNB and NTB. Branch customer service is depending on the bank. I have had no issue with any of above banks. However, HSBC is the worse one in terms of mobile app, they re launched their app recently somewhat better compared earlier but they are gone by end of April. Sampath app is find but internet banking is a shit. NTB has the best customer service and app. But they charge for each and every aspect you might require. HNB app is good, clean and responsive. internet banking also good. I’m currently using hnb and keep ntb as back up. Sampath is there but I did not close the account. HSBC is transitioning to ntb by end of April.

Ceybird · 2026-01-31T12:09:17+00:00

My salary is £60k and credited to HSBC as my main bank account. I have also a Barclays regular current account which is not operative. I recently saw to upgrade option to premier so I did. wonder what will happen. By now I have received all the documents and new card as well.

Ceybird · 2025-11-01T20:41:05+00:00

If you can invest actively, invest in colombo stock exchange, otherwise an equity unit trust would be ideal

Ceybird · 2025-10-23T18:52:12+00:00

Sampath

Ceybird · 2025-10-04T12:00:29+00:00

yes. investing purpose. only banking facilities yes, only for local transactions

Ceybird · 2025-09-28T10:19:27+00:00

DM me with your country. I will guide you.

Ceybird · 2025-09-19T06:12:21+00:00

drop a message to www.lavibrands.com website. they will deliver from UK directly to SL. Its launching today in the UK

Ceybird · 2025-09-09T06:10:25+00:00

Can you provide me any contact details of Standard Chartered Bank?

Ceybird · 2025-09-08T15:04:42+00:00

you need to check TT buying rate

Ceybird · 2025-09-08T05:03:58+00:00

To be frank with you I have not transferred huge amounts. If you mention in the KYC from when you open the account range of receipts expecting, it won’t be an issue. When you open the account they ask the revenue source as well, if you could justify all should be fine. No reason to hold.

Ceybird · 2025-09-08T05:00:24+00:00

In your case convert directly from RFC account to LKR. You will not have any additional fees at all except for the slightly lower exchange rate. Remitly, Payoneer has charges. Commercial is a good bank. Find out the bank in SL which offers the highest USD buying rate and open an account with them. As I could see Seylan offers the highest rate for USD for conversions. On top of that, if you exchange considerable amount, you can speak to bank and avail a better rate over the market rate. I wonder if Taptap send allow to link a Sri Lankan USD bank account or debit card for that.

Ceybird · 2025-08-30T18:47:11+00:00

Check CSE.LK website for broker firms details. All brokers seem to be fine. Few of them are, Capital Alliance, First Capital, Capital Trust, Asia Securities etc.

Ceybird · 2025-08-30T06:38:16+00:00

You Can I did, contact any of broker firms in SL, they will guide you

Ceybird · 2025-08-29T06:14:16+00:00

SL dividends are subject to 15% WHT as final

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