Govt Updates Payment Instructions for Disaster Relief Contributions

November 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Updated Payment Instructions for Disaster Relief Contributions

The Government wishes to inform the public and the international donor community that certain contributors have experienced difficulties when transferring funds to the designated Central Bank accounts during the ongoing national relief efforts. To ensure smooth and uninterrupted receipt of donations, donors facing such issues are advised to direct their contributions in LKR to the following Bank of Ceylon account.

Account Name: Deputy Secretary to the Treasury

Account Number: 2026450

Bank: Bank of Ceylon

In addition, donors who wish to make contributions directly to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s

foreign currency accounts may use the details listed below:

Foreign Currency Account Details

1. US Dollar (USD)

Bank: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, New York, USA

Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Account Number: 04015541

Routing Number: 021001033

SWIFT: BKTRUS33XXX

 

2. Euro (EUR)

Bank: ODDO BHF Bank, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Account Number: 0000739854

IBAN: DE39500202000000739854

SWIFT: BHFBDEFF500

 

3. Pound Sterling (GBP) – Account 1

Bank: HSBC Bank Plc, London, UK

Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Account Number: 39600144

Sort Code: 40-05-15

IBAN: GB48MIDL40051539600144

SWIFT: MIDLGB22XXX

 

4. Pound Sterling (GBP) – Account 2

Bank: Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd, London, UK

Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Account Number: 88001249

Sort Code: 40-50-56

IBAN: GB89BCEY40505688001249

SWIFT: BCEYGB2LXXX

 

5. Japanese Yen (JPY)

Bank: MUFG Bank, Tokyo, Japan

Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Account Number: 653-0407895

SWIFT: BOTKJPJTXXX

 

6. Australian Dollar (AUD)

Bank: Reserve Bank of Australia

Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Account Number: 81736-4

BSB: 092002

SWIFT: RSBKAU2SXXX

For further assistance, donors are encouraged to contact the relevant authorities via the established communication channels. The Government expresses its sincere appreciation to all individuals, organisations and international partners for their continued generosity and support during this critical period. (PMD)