Just arrived yesterday and I would say avoid the counters unless you need a small amount to get started. I changed 50 dollars at the airport and got a...

I had issues in Galle and Matara with my Wise Visa card being declined both at ATMs and card machines in shops. One ATM said transaction blocked, anot...

I kept about 7000 rupees per day when moving between towns. It was enough for transport, food, and some shopping. I withdrew around 25 000 rupees at a...

In my two weeks in Sri Lanka I never once used a card for a taxi. I used PickMe in Colombo and Galle and paid with my Visa in the app but for tuk tuks...

I used Wise and Revolut cards at Bank of Ceylon and Commercial Bank ATMs in Colombo airport and didn’t get charged the 300-600 LKR typical ATM fee els...

I was in Sri Lanka for three weeks and had no major issues, but I never used ATMs after 7 or 8 pm. I kept a bit of cash on me and planned ahead so I c...

I had my card taken at a People’s Bank ATM near Galle. I went into the branch right away and they told me they could only return it if it was a local ...

I stayed in Negombo, Arugam Bay, and Haputale. At hostels near the beach they took cards via Tab Travel link or QR code while in Haputale I had to pay...

I used public transport around Galle and Colombo recently. No card tap at all on buses or trains. At one private bus company they showed me a smart‑ca...