Wise is the best way to send money to Sri Lanka. Sending NZ$10,000 gets you 1,863,066.86 LKR on the other end.
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| Based on 10,000 NZD transfer Best companies for NZD/LKR transfers | |||
| Promoted  Wise Pay via Bank transfer | Fees: $46.55 1 NZD = 187.1780 LKR -0.16% vs mid-market | Recipient gets Rs 1,863,066.86 Same day | |
Ways to receive money in Sri Lanka with Wise when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositSame dayAvailable via:Bank Transfer $46.551 NZD = 187.1780 LKR Rs 1,863,066.86You pay$10,000.00 | |||
| Promoted  Xe Pay via Bank transfer | Fees: $0.00 1 NZD = 185.4942 LKR +0.74% vs mid-market | Recipient gets Rs 1,854,941.80 6-12 Hours | |
Ways to receive money in Sri Lanka with Xe when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank deposit6-12 Hours Free1 NZD = 185.4942 LKR Rs 1,854,941.80You pay$10,000.00 | |||
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| Wise Pay via Bank transfer | Fees: $46.55 1 NZD = 187.1780 LKR -0.16% vs mid-market | Recipient gets Rs 1,863,066.86 Same day | |
Ways to receive money in Sri Lanka with Wise when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositSame dayAvailable via:Bank Transfer $46.551 NZD = 187.1780 LKR Rs 1,863,066.86You pay$10,000.00 | |||
| Pricing based on Revolut Standard plan  Revolut Pay via Bank transfer | Fees: $42.20 1 NZD = 187.0510 LKR -0.09% vs mid-market | Recipient gets Rs 1,862,616.16 Within minutes | |
Ways to receive money in Sri Lanka with Revolut when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositWithin minutes $42.201 NZD = 187.0510 LKR Rs 1,862,616.16You pay$10,000.00 | |||
| US Disclaimer: Revolut is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Fees may apply. See revolut.com/en-US/ for details. | |||
 OFX Pay via Bank transfer | Fees: $0.00 1 NZD = 185.9467 LKR +0.50% vs mid-market | Recipient gets Rs 1,859,467.49 6-12 Hours | |
Ways to receive money in Sri Lanka with OFX when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank deposit6-12 Hours Free1 NZD = 185.9467 LKR Rs 1,859,467.49You pay$10,000.00 | |||
| Xe Pay via Bank transfer | Fees: $0.00 1 NZD = 185.4942 LKR +0.74% vs mid-market | Recipient gets Rs 1,854,941.80 6-12 Hours | |
Ways to receive money in Sri Lanka with Xe when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank deposit6-12 Hours Free1 NZD = 185.4942 LKR Rs 1,854,941.80You pay$10,000.00 | |||
| Xe Pay via Debit card | Fees: $40.00 1 NZD = 185.4942 LKR +0.74% vs mid-market | Recipient gets Rs 1,847,522.03 6-12 Hours | |
Ways to receive money in Sri Lanka with Xe when paying by debit card. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank deposit6-12 Hours $40.001 NZD = 185.4942 LKR Rs 1,847,522.03You pay$10,000.00 | |||
| Xe Pay via Credit card | Fees: $90.00 1 NZD = 185.4942 LKR +0.74% vs mid-market | Recipient gets Rs 1,838,247.32 6-12 Hours | |
Ways to receive money in Sri Lanka with Xe when paying by credit card. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank deposit6-12 Hours $90.001 NZD = 185.4942 LKR Rs 1,838,247.32You pay$10,000.00 | |||
 OrbitRemit Pay via Bank transfer | Fees: $0.00 1 NZD = 183.6745 LKR +1.73% vs mid-market | Recipient gets Rs 1,836,745.40 2 Days | |
Ways to receive money in Sri Lanka with OrbitRemit when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank deposit2 Days Free1 NZD = 183.6745 LKR Rs 1,836,745.40You pay$10,000.00 | |||
| Pricing based on Revolut Standard plan Revolut Pay via Debit card | Fees: $190.00 1 NZD = 187.0510 LKR -0.09% vs mid-market | Recipient gets Rs 1,834,970.03 Within minutes | |
Ways to receive money in Sri Lanka with Revolut when paying by debit card. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositWithin minutes $190.001 NZD = 187.0510 LKR Rs 1,834,970.03You pay$10,000.00 | |||
| US Disclaimer: Revolut is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Fees may apply. See revolut.com/en-US/ for details. | |||
| How Our Results Work Mid-market rate: 1 NZD = 186.8812 LKR Updates every 60 minutes. | |||
Transfer details
If you're sending a one-off transfer, then Wise is the best option.
Wise was the cheapest on 13 of the 30 days it quoted NZ$10,000 transfers to Sri Lanka.
For recurring transfers, I'd suggest using an app or a multi-currency account like Wise.
For large transfers (NZ$10k+), a broker like OFX is usually the best option.
New Zealand has no instant payment rail, so plan for the money to leave your account slower than you'd expect.
How much you send will affect the best option for you right now, so I suggest .
You can pay for the transfer via bank transfer, debit card, and credit card.
Bank transfers settle in batches a few times a business day, so a Friday evening payment can sit until Monday.
If you and the money transfer company use the same bank, it'll usually settle in seconds.
For your first transfer you'll need a photo ID and proof of address.
Nothing checks the recipient's name against the account number on an international transfer, so make sure to double check it.
How much NZD you send to Sri Lanka heavily affects the best ways and the cheapest options. Use the table below to check how the cheapest options change and how much more you'd get by comparing.
Our analysis shows Wise was the cheapest in 43% of the transfers from NZ$10,000 it quoted, and in 30% of all the transfers it quoted.
| Cheapest service | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | -0.01% | $2.20 | Rs 186,607.51with bank transfer to bank deposit | +Rs 2,335.60 | |
| $5,000 | -0.08% | $17.20 | Rs 933,038.28with bank transfer to bank deposit | +Rs 6,979.37 | |
| $10,000This page | -0.16% | $46.55 | Rs 1,863,066.86with bank transfer to bank deposit | +Rs 13,369.72 | |
| $50,000 | 0.25% | $0.00 | Rs 9,330,818.29with bank transfer to bank deposit | +Rs 77,582.78 | |
| $250,000 | 0.20% | $0.00 | Rs 46,640,772.02with bank transfer to bank deposit | +Rs 394,179.22 |
Mid-market rate: 1 NZD = 186.8812 LKR
The cheapest way to send NZD to LKR can change every day, or stay with the same company all month.
We've compared the mid-market rate with the cheapest option each day (today it's Wise), across 30 days of comparisons for 10,000 NZD transfers to Sri Lanka.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026Mid-market rateRs 1,868,811.55 Wise Rs 1,863,066.86WiseRs 1,863,066.86RevolutRs 1,862,616.16OFXRs 1,859,467.49
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 185.2714 | – | Rs 1,852,713.91 | |
| | 187.7847 | $0.00 | Rs 1,877,846.60 | +Rs 25,132.69 |
| | 185.3190 | $46.55 | Rs 1,844,563.40 | −Rs 8,150.51 |
| | 184.3450 | $0.00 | Rs 1,843,450.34 | −Rs 9,263.57 |
| | 185.1168 | $42.20 | Rs 1,843,355.97 | −Rs 9,357.94 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 185.7936 | – | Rs 1,857,935.57 | |
| | 184.8646 | $0.00 | Rs 1,848,645.89 | −Rs 9,289.68 |
| | 185.3190 | $46.55 | Rs 1,844,563.40 | −Rs 13,372.17 |
| | 185.1599 | $42.20 | Rs 1,843,785.64 | −Rs 14,149.93 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 185.5264 | – | Rs 1,855,263.82 | |
| | 186.0140 | $46.55 | Rs 1,851,481.05 | −Rs 3,782.77 |
| | 185.6812 | $42.20 | Rs 1,848,975.95 | −Rs 6,287.87 |
| | 184.5988 | $0.00 | Rs 1,845,987.50 | −Rs 9,276.32 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 185.5716 | – | Rs 1,855,715.98 | |
| | 185.7520 | $46.55 | Rs 1,848,873.24 | −Rs 6,842.74 |
| | 185.4536 | $42.20 | Rs 1,846,709.55 | −Rs 9,006.43 |
| | 184.6437 | $0.00 | Rs 1,846,437.40 | −Rs 9,278.58 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 187.5276 | – | Rs 1,875,275.97 | |
| | 187.5230 | $46.55 | Rs 1,866,500.80 | −Rs 8,775.17 |
| | 186.5900 | $0.00 | Rs 1,865,899.59 | −Rs 9,376.38 |
| | 187.3566 | $42.20 | Rs 1,865,659.79 | −Rs 9,616.18 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 187.6871 | – | Rs 1,876,870.95 | |
| | 186.7487 | $0.00 | Rs 1,867,486.60 | −Rs 9,384.35 |
| | 187.2930 | $46.55 | Rs 1,864,211.51 | −Rs 12,659.44 |
| | 186.2060 | $142.20 | Rs 1,835,581.37 | −Rs 41,289.58 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 187.6871 | – | Rs 1,876,870.95 | |
| | 186.7487 | $0.00 | Rs 1,867,486.60 | −Rs 9,384.35 |
| | 187.2930 | $46.55 | Rs 1,864,211.51 | −Rs 12,659.44 |
| | 186.2060 | $142.20 | Rs 1,835,581.37 | −Rs 41,289.58 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 188.0060 | – | Rs 1,880,059.92 | |
| | 187.0660 | $0.00 | Rs 1,870,659.62 | −Rs 9,400.30 |
| | 187.6690 | $46.55 | Rs 1,867,954.01 | −Rs 12,105.91 |
| | 187.2029 | $42.20 | Rs 1,864,129.36 | −Rs 15,930.56 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 188.5012 | – | Rs 1,885,011.89 | |
| | 188.7030 | $46.55 | Rs 1,878,245.88 | −Rs 6,766.01 |
| | 187.5587 | $0.00 | Rs 1,875,586.83 | −Rs 9,425.06 |
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| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 188.3005 | – | Rs 1,883,005.45 | |
| | 188.7560 | $46.55 | Rs 1,878,773.41 | −Rs 4,232.04 |
| | 188.2043 | $42.20 | Rs 1,874,100.36 | −Rs 8,905.09 |
| | 187.3590 | $0.00 | Rs 1,873,590.42 | −Rs 9,415.03 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 188.9324 | – | Rs 1,889,324.07 | |
| | 187.9877 | $0.00 | Rs 1,879,877.45 | −Rs 9,446.62 |
| | 188.8390 | $46.55 | Rs 1,879,599.54 | −Rs 9,724.53 |
| | 188.4076 | $42.20 | Rs 1,876,125.10 | −Rs 13,198.97 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 188.7793 | – | Rs 1,887,792.98 | |
| | 189.0340 | $46.55 | Rs 1,881,540.47 | −Rs 6,252.51 |
| | 187.8354 | $0.00 | Rs 1,878,354.02 | −Rs 9,438.96 |
| | 188.3068 | $42.20 | Rs 1,875,121.45 | −Rs 12,671.53 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 189.5166 | – | Rs 1,895,166.44 | |
| | 188.5691 | $0.00 | Rs 1,885,690.61 | −Rs 9,475.83 |
| | 189.3710 | $46.55 | Rs 1,884,894.78 | −Rs 10,271.66 |
| | 187.9387 | $142.20 | Rs 1,852,662.35 | −Rs 42,504.09 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 189.5166 | – | Rs 1,895,166.44 | |
| | 188.5691 | $0.00 | Rs 1,885,690.61 | −Rs 9,475.83 |
| | 189.3710 | $46.55 | Rs 1,884,894.78 | −Rs 10,271.66 |
| | 187.9387 | $142.20 | Rs 1,852,662.35 | −Rs 42,504.09 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 188.4915 | – | Rs 1,884,915.26 | |
| | 188.9440 | $46.55 | Rs 1,880,644.66 | −Rs 4,270.60 |
| | 187.5491 | $0.00 | Rs 1,875,490.68 | −Rs 9,424.58 |
| | 187.9392 | $42.20 | Rs 1,871,461.09 | −Rs 13,454.17 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 189.5648 | – | Rs 1,895,647.84 | |
| | 188.6170 | $0.00 | Rs 1,886,169.60 | −Rs 9,478.24 |
| | 189.1050 | $46.55 | Rs 1,882,247.16 | −Rs 13,400.68 |
| | 188.5217 | $42.20 | Rs 1,877,261.78 | −Rs 18,386.06 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 186.9179 | – | Rs 1,869,178.52 | |
| | 187.3187 | $0.00 | Rs 1,873,186.90 | +Rs 4,008.38 |
| | 185.9833 | $0.00 | Rs 1,859,832.63 | −Rs 9,345.89 |
| | 186.6130 | $46.55 | Rs 1,857,443.16 | −Rs 11,735.36 |
| | 185.9338 | $42.20 | Rs 1,851,491.72 | −Rs 17,686.80 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 186.4616 | – | Rs 1,864,616.14 | |
| | 186.7510 | $46.55 | Rs 1,858,816.74 | −Rs 5,799.40 |
| | 186.4236 | $42.20 | Rs 1,856,368.47 | −Rs 8,247.67 |
| | 185.5293 | $0.00 | Rs 1,855,293.06 | −Rs 9,323.08 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 187.2509 | – | Rs 1,872,508.58 | |
| | 187.3560 | $46.55 | Rs 1,864,838.58 | −Rs 7,670.00 |
| | 186.3146 | $0.00 | Rs 1,863,146.04 | −Rs 9,362.54 |
| | 186.9879 | $42.20 | Rs 1,861,988.04 | −Rs 10,520.54 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 187.4491 | – | Rs 1,874,490.53 | |
| | 187.2310 | $46.55 | Rs 1,863,594.40 | −Rs 10,896.13 |
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| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 187.4324 | – | Rs 1,874,324.27 | |
| | 186.4953 | $0.00 | Rs 1,864,952.65 | −Rs 9,371.62 |
| | 187.2310 | $46.55 | Rs 1,863,594.40 | −Rs 10,729.87 |
| | 186.2024 | $142.20 | Rs 1,835,546.36 | −Rs 38,777.91 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 187.5017 | – | Rs 1,875,016.65 | |
| | 186.5642 | $0.00 | Rs 1,865,641.57 | −Rs 9,375.08 |
| | 186.9150 | $46.55 | Rs 1,860,449.11 | −Rs 14,567.54 |
| | 186.6176 | $42.20 | Rs 1,858,300.71 | −Rs 16,715.94 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 187.0366 | – | Rs 1,870,366.29 | |
| | 187.1640 | $46.55 | Rs 1,862,927.52 | −Rs 7,438.77 |
| | 186.1014 | $0.00 | Rs 1,861,014.46 | −Rs 9,351.83 |
| | 186.8625 | $42.20 | Rs 1,860,739.50 | −Rs 9,626.79 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 186.0727 | – | Rs 1,860,727.49 | |
| | 187.0040 | $46.55 | Rs 1,861,334.96 | +Rs 607.47 |
| | 186.6552 | $42.20 | Rs 1,858,674.66 | −Rs 2,052.83 |
| | 185.1424 | $0.00 | Rs 1,851,423.85 | −Rs 9,303.64 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 187.6309 | – | Rs 1,876,309.15 | |
| | 186.6928 | $0.00 | Rs 1,866,927.60 | −Rs 9,381.55 |
| | 187.3875 | $42.20 | Rs 1,865,967.56 | −Rs 10,341.59 |
| | 187.4310 | $46.55 | Rs 1,865,585.09 | −Rs 10,724.06 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 184.9574 | – | Rs 1,849,574.23 | |
| | 185.5757 | $0.00 | Rs 1,855,757.40 | +Rs 6,183.17 |
| | 184.0326 | $0.00 | Rs 1,840,326.36 | −Rs 9,247.87 |
| | 184.6650 | $46.55 | Rs 1,838,053.84 | −Rs 11,520.39 |
| | 184.4133 | $42.20 | Rs 1,836,350.98 | −Rs 13,223.25 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 184.4059 | – | Rs 1,844,058.67 | |
| | 183.6745 | $0.00 | Rs 1,836,745.40 | −Rs 7,313.27 |
| | 184.3960 | $46.55 | Rs 1,835,376.37 | −Rs 8,682.30 |
| | 183.4838 | $0.00 | Rs 1,834,838.38 | −Rs 9,220.29 |
| | 183.1531 | $142.20 | Rs 1,805,486.45 | −Rs 38,572.22 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 184.3838 | – | Rs 1,843,837.95 | |
| | 183.6745 | $0.00 | Rs 1,836,745.40 | −Rs 7,092.55 |
| | 184.3960 | $46.55 | Rs 1,835,376.37 | −Rs 8,461.58 |
| | 183.4619 | $0.00 | Rs 1,834,618.76 | −Rs 9,219.19 |
| | 183.1531 | $142.20 | Rs 1,805,486.45 | −Rs 38,351.50 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 186.3729 | – | Rs 1,863,728.70 | |
| | 185.4410 | $0.00 | Rs 1,854,410.06 | −Rs 9,318.64 |
| | 186.0780 | $46.55 | Rs 1,852,118.07 | −Rs 11,610.63 |
| | 185.7301 | $42.20 | Rs 1,849,462.72 | −Rs 14,265.98 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 186.8812 | – | Rs 1,868,811.55 | |
| | 187.1780 | $46.55 | Rs 1,863,066.86 | −Rs 5,744.69 |
| | 187.0510 | $42.20 | Rs 1,862,616.16 | −Rs 6,195.39 |
| | 185.9467 | $0.00 | Rs 1,859,467.49 | −Rs 9,344.06 |
| Exchange rate | Fees: | Recipient gets | Difference |
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| Mid-market rate | 186.8812 | – | Rs 1,868,811.55 | |
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Each line shows what the recipient gets when you send $10,000, after fees, as quoted by each company. The mid-market line shows what $10,000 converts to at the real exchange rate, with no fees or markup. Rates are checked once a day. Sponsored placements never affect this data. There are no bank quotes for this period.
The dashed line is what you'd get at the mid-market rate with no fees, and the blue line is the cheapest option that day.
When the blue line goes above the dashed one, you're getting more LKR per NZD than the mid-market rate can offer.
This could be due to money transfer offers, FX rate adjustments, or market competitiveness.
In the past month, a money transfer company beat the mid-market rate on 4 of the last 30 days.
Right now, Wise pays 1,863,066.86 LKR on 10,000 NZD, which is 5,744.69 LKR less than the mid-market amount.
Today's payout isn't the best this month though, since the highest receive amount was 1,886,169.60 LKR.
If you can wait and want to get the most out of your transfer, create a rate alert and we'll let you know when the rate improves.
Just because a company is the cheapest today doesn't mean it's always the best option for sending money to Sri Lanka.
We've tracked 147 comparisons to check how often today's top companies were the cheapest across 5 amounts over the past month.
Cheapest in 14% of them
Cheapest in 18% of them
Cheapest in 9% of them
Based on 35 comparisons across 5 amounts over the last 7 days.
Cheapest in 30% of them
Cheapest in 14% of them
Cheapest in 20% of them
Based on 147 comparisons across 5 amounts over the last 30 days.
Cheapest in 22% of them
Cheapest in 10% of them
Cheapest in 25% of them
Based on 225 comparisons across 5 amounts over the last 90 days.
Different companies can come out cheapest depending on the day and the amount you send.
To keep things fair, we only count the comparisons each company appeared in, and only analyse companies that appeared in at least 50% of all comparisons (so occasional cheapest options don't skew it).
Today Wise is the cheapest and gets you the most LKR, but it was the cheapest in only 30% of the 89 comparisons it appeared in over the past month.
Revolut (today's second cheapest) was the cheapest in only 14% of its comparisons, so it's rarely the cheapest option for transfers to Sri Lanka.
If it's a one-off transfer, go with Wise, since it's the cheapest right now.
5 companies cover NZD/LKR transfers, between them you can send money via app, online, multi-currency account, global business account, and currency broker, and more.
Cheapest way to send NZD
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive way to send money from New Zealand is among the widest in the world, and money transfer companies and apps are usually the cheapest.
Wise charges NZ$46.55 and -0.16% markup on a NZ$10,000 transfer.
This will get you 1,863,066.86 LKR and it will arrive in next day.
In our comparisons over the past month, it was the cheapest online service on 24 of the 30 days it quoted.
Best support options
For house purchase abroad, an inheritance or a pension transfer, a broker like OFX charges no fee and adds 0.5% margin, with a real person on the phone dealing with everything end to end.
Our analysis shows OFX was the cheapest broker in 31% of the transfers from NZ$10,000 it quoted.
Also, you can send a small NZD/LKR transfer first to get the feel of the process before sending the rest.
I suggest getting a few quotes from brokers and seeing who's the cheapest.
Living across two countries
If you live between two countries, income in one, mortgage or family in the other, a multi-currency account holds both currencies and converts when you choose.
Wise converts NZ$10,000 at -0.16% markup and holds the LKR until you spend it.
Over the past month, it came out cheapest among multi-currency accounts on 97% of days.
It’s also great for travelling to Sri Lanka and spending it there.
For business payments from NZ
Companies like Wise Business, OFX, or Revolut Business handle business payments, recurring and batch payments, invoicing, and more.
Great for paying suppliers, contractors or staff in Sri Lanka, or getting paid in LKR.
With Wise, paying by bank transfer and receiving through bank deposit is the cheapest combination. Sending NZ$10,000 gives your recipient 1,863,066.86 LKR.
Pay in NZD by bank transfer, debit card, and credit card.
New Zealand bank payments still run in processing cycles, so allow time for the company to receive the payment before it can process the transfer to Sri Lanka.
The recipient in Sri Lanka can use bank deposit.
To send money directly to bank account or card, enter the recipient's bank details, account number and account-holder name.
You pay NZ$10,000.00
SLRs1,863,067
Cheapest
You pay NZ$10,000.00
SLRs1,847,522
-SLRs15,545
You pay NZ$10,000.00
SLRs1,838,247
-SLRs24,820
Here are a few things to know about money transfers from New Zealand to Sri Lanka.
For a NZ$10,000 transfer to Sri Lanka, these are the current best options you have.
Cheapest
Wise is cheapest when funded by bank transfer with bank deposit for the payout. Your recipient gets 1,863,066.86 LKR, which is 0.02% more than the next best option.
Fastest
Revolut delivers 1,862,616.16 LKR in within an hour when you pay by bank transfer and the recipient uses bank deposit.
New Zealand reporting entities must report international wire transfers of NZ$1,000 or more to the Financial Intelligence Unit.
It does not mean you need permission or cannot send more than NZ$1,000.
The New Zealand Police guidance on prescribed transactions explains the reporting threshold.
Keep evidence showing where the money came from, particularly for a property sale, inheritance or transfer between your own accounts.
New Zealand bank payments run daily, but the transfer company still needs to receive and match your payment before sending LKR.
Debit-card funding may be confirmed sooner, although it can cost more.
New Zealand abolished gift duty, so there is no New Zealand gift tax simply because you send money to family in Sri Lanka.
Keep a record showing that it was a gift, loan or transfer of your own money because the recipient's tax position can differ.
New Zealand's Depositor Compensation Scheme covers eligible deposits at licensed deposit takers.
It does not cover money after it has been sent to a non-bank transfer company.
The Reserve Bank explains the scheme's scope in a bit more detail.
Most of our pricing comes straight from the companies, and anything collected by hand is labelled in the table as indicative.
That covers 5 registered financial service providers sending NZD to Sri Lanka, updated in real time on live searches and compared on rates, fees, speed and the ways to pay and collect.
In the past 30 days alone, we analysed 147 comparisons across 5 amounts.
This page covers the cheapest and fastest options for NZD/LKR transfers. This is how we pick them:
Cheapest: the company that gets your recipient the most, after fees and the exchange rate. On a tie, live pricing from the company takes priority over the rates we collect by hand.
Fastest: the company with the shortest estimated delivery time once you’ve paid. On a tie, the one that pays out more takes priority.
Each goes through our review. Learn more:
Any tax information is for general guidance only and does not constitute tax advice. Speak to a qualified tax adviser about your circumstances.
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