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Send Money from United States to Sri Lanka

Businesses in United States paying Sri Lanka suppliers for Tea. Send USD from United States, receive LKR in Sri Lanka with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).

✓ Competitive Advantage: Local USD collection + local LKR delivery = no correspondent bank fees

Save £2,617 per £100k Payment

United States to Sri Lanka corridor savings

Traditional Bank
£3,122
  • ❌ 2-3 day settlement
  • ❌ Multiple correspondent banks
  • ❌ Hidden FX margins
  • ❌ High SWIFT fees
Unicorn Currencies
£505
  • ✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
  • ✓ Local USD collection
  • ✓ Transparent 0.5% spread
  • ✓ LankaPay
Your Savings
84%
£2,617 per £100k
At £300k-£3M monthly, save £6,549/year

Sending from United States: What You Need to Know

USD Origin Specifics

  • USD global reserve currency
  • ACH and FedNow available
  • FinCEN reporting requirements

Your Local Advantages

  • Local USD account available
  • ACH (Automated Clearing House) instant collection
  • No correspondent bank fees on origin side
Local Collection Method
ACH (Automated Clearing House)
T+1 to T+2 • US domestic bank transfers. Low cost, reliable.

Paying Suppliers in Sri Lanka: Compliance & Requirements

Regulatory Considerations

  • Central Bank of Sri Lanka FX regulations
  • Sri Lanka Customs documentation
  • VAT (15%) on goods and services
  • Board of Investment approvals for certain sectors

Payment Best Practices

  • Sri Lanka = Ceylon tea leader, garment exporter
  • LankaPay enables instant LKR settlement
  • Colombo = Main business hub
  • Economic challenges - confirm supplier stability
Destination Settlement
T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
via LankaPay

United States → Sri Lanka Corridor Insights

Popular Industries

  • Tea
  • Textiles
  • Rubber

Peak Trading Hours

EST (GMT-5) to GMT time zone consideration

Best for rate execution and faster settlement

Typical Volume

£50k-£250k

Average transaction size for this corridor
Monthly volume: £300k-£3M
Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.

Ready to Send USD from United States to Sri Lanka?

Save 84% on every payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Local USD collection available.

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