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Inward and Outward Remittances and Correspondent Banking Overview
With a heritage of over 120 years and with customer centre network of nearly 250 well spread in all provinces of the Island Nation, HNB is a household name among the Sri Lankan people.
A pioneer in inward remittance handling HNB caters to the needs of Sri Lankans working overseas as well as Diaspora scattered in most parts of the Globe. HNB CashXpress remittance system is deployed at many Remittance Houses worldwide for easy, safe and fast delivery of your remittances to your beloved family members and friends in Sri Lanka. Look for the HNB CashXpress System when you do your next remittance house.
HNB has established remittance relationships around the Globe including arrangements with many reputed banks. In addition HNB has its own staff members stationed in Kuwait, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (Dubai and Bur Dubai) and Jordan to provide that personal touch for those who wish to avail of HNB's products and services.
Majan Exchange LLC, Oman (02 remittance centres i.e. Ruwi and Ghala) is a remittance house in Oman managed by HNB, in which HNB has a stake while Delma Exchange UAE (05 remittance centres i.e. Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Street, Musaffah, Al Quoz and Karama)in which HNB has a stake is also managed by HNB. This is another unique step HNB has taken in supporting its Nationals based overseas.
HNB is the "Super Agent" in Sri Lanka to receive payments through MoneyGram from world wide destinations.
Use HNB for your outward remittances for advance payments on commercial imports, to pay educational fees of your children at Universities or Colleges in Australia, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Nepal, Russia, China and host of other countries, to meet your medical expenses overseas and to remit permitted funds at the time of migration. However all such remittances are subject to exchange control regulations and conditions apply.
INWARD REMITTANCES
| Contact | : | Mr Kalum Wijesooriya Chief Manager - Remittances |
| Telephone | : | 00 94 11 2661101 or 2661103 |
| Fax | : | 00 94 11 2664864 |
| : | kalum@hnb.lk and cmrem@hnb.lk |
UNDER OUTWARD REMITTANCES
| Contact | : | Mrs Jayamini Fernando Manager- Exchange House Relationships |
| Telephone | : | 00 94 11 2661318 |
| Fax | : | 00 94 11 2662791 |
| : | Remittance.Relationships@hnb.lk |
Foreign Currency Accounts
Sri Lankan Nationals residing in Sri Lanka are permitted to open and maintain Resident Foreign Currency Accounts (RFCA) while Sri Lankans working abroad are permitted to open and maintain Non Resident Foreign Currency Accounts (NRFC)
Sri Lankans now domiciled overseas could also open and maintain NRFC Accounts in the capacity of former Sri Lankans.
Parents employed overseas could open Singithi Foreign Currency Accounts for their minor children and encourage them to save for their future in foreign currency.
NRFC Account holders can rest assured under "Millenium Shield" a free life insurance cover. (Please be advised that conditions apply)
Are you a non Sri Lankan planning a holiday in Sri Lanka? You could open a Non Resident Non National Foreign Currency Account (NRNNFC) and remit your money in advance and when you arrive in Sri Lanka make use of the funds. Its safe and convenient.
Members of Diplomatic Missions and their family members are permitted to open Diplomatic Foreign Currency Accounts (DFC) and Diplomatic Rupee Accounts (DRA)
There are more types of foreign currency accounts for you to choose from based on your business or personal requirements and all you need to do is click on the appropriate button on the left hand side of this page and find out more about these accounts.
If you are non Sri Lankan, resident in Europe or United States of America use HNB to enter the Sri Lankan investment market and gain the benefit of higher interest on your savings by opening a Special Foreign Investment Deposit Account (SFIDA) in foreign currency or Sri Lankan Rupees.(LKR) If you are keen on investing in the Sri Lankan share market you could open a Securities Investment Account. (SIA)
Correspondent Banking
Should you require to know more details about Letters of Guarantee including Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, Advance Payments Bonds etc., please click "International Letters of Guarantee" on the Left extreme under "For Businesses"
You could request your buyer overseas to advise Letters of Credit through HNB and enjoy a quick personalized service.
For information on trade services please click "International Trade Services" For any clarifications please feel free to email.
| Contact | : | Mr Nilam Jumat Assistant General Manager - Trade Service |
| : | nilamuj@hnb.lk |
* Conditions Apply
For further assistance, contact
Mr. R H Abayasekara
Assistant General Manager
Correspondent Banking & International Operations
Hatton National Bank PLC.
Head Office, HNB Towers,
479, T B Jayah Mawatha,
Colombo 10, Sri Lanka.
Tel : +94 (011) 266 1310
/ 266 1311
Fax : +94 (011) 266 4864
Email : rhaint@sltnet.lk or
intdiv@hnb.lk