Transactions with non-finance businesses: Notice from CBSL

January 14, 2024 at 2:28 PM

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a notice to the public, urging to provide several information to non-finance businesses when conducting transactions.

Accordingly, the CBSL request to provide below information when conducting transactions with Real Estate Agents, Notaries, Lawyers, Gem and Jewellery dealers, Trust or company service providers or accountants, Casinos and Lawyers.

  • Full Name
  • Permanent residential and mailing address
  • Occupation, name of employer, business or principal activity
  • Official personal identification or any other identification document that bears a photograph of your self i.e., customer or beneficial owner (Ex. National Identity Card, Passport, Driving License)
  • Date of Birth
  • Nationality
  • Source of funds
  • Purpose of transaction
  • Telephone numbers (residence, office or mobile)