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PFCA

Seylan Bank offers its Personal Foreign Currency Account (PFCA) account holders a unique value added rewarding scheme known as "Seylan Mega Rewards" in addition to competitive interest rates.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Sri Lankan Passport holder residing in Sri Lanka.
  • Sri Lankan Passport holder residing overseas.
  • Foreign Passport holder who is a Sri Lankan origin holding permanent residence abroad.
  • Dual Citizenship holder of Sri Lankan origin, residing in/outside Sri Lanka.
  • Sri Lankan Nationals, who are employed abroad.
  • Non-nationals residing in Sri-Lanka.
  • Non-nationals on a temporary visit or intending to visit Sri Lanka.
  • PFCA account holder of another banks, who is willing to transfer the account to Seylan Bank.

Features: 

  • Type of Accounts : Foreign currency savings and fixed deposits
  • Range of currencies : A choice of designated currencies in which you can maintain your account : USD, EUR, JPY, SGD, CAD, HKD, GBP, CHF, AUD, DKK, SEK, NZD,NOK,CNY
  • Save and earn more benefits : Entitle yourself for benefit schemes by maintaining a balance of USD 500.00 or equivalent in addition to interest income.
  • Account access :You can view your account balance and statements by obtaining our Seylan Bank Internet banking facility at your own convenience.
  • Easy Payment and transfers: Pay bills and transfer funds to accounts within Seylan bank or to other Sri Lankan bank accounts in rupees or foreign currencies.
  • Loan Facility : Up to 90%* Rupee or FCY loans against your PFCA deposits (condition applies).
  • Wide Network : Island-wide branch network for your convenience.Our overseas representatives serve you whilst abroad.
  • Global Access : Allows withdrawals all over the world via Visa accredited ATMs.
  • Enhanced interest rate of 0.25% for senior citizen Fixed Deposits.
  • View your statement on the go even on your Smart phone or any smart device by registering your-self with Seylan E-statement. 

How to get Started

Documents required:

  • Non-resident Sri Lankan origins-Copy of Passport , visa and address proof.
  • Non-nationals Residing in Sri Lanka-Copy of passport and ,visa and address proof
  • Resident Sri Lankans -NIC, Driving License or Passport and address proof.
  • Inward remittances in foreign currency received through banking channels.
  • Foreign exchange brought into the country by the account holder.
  • Interest payable in foreign currency on funds held in the account.
  • Unutilized foreign currency obtained by the account holder for travel purpose.
  • Debits are freely allowed for international trasactions where account holder is a person resident outside Sri Lanka.
  • Outward Remittance made outside Sri Lanka in respect of current transaction of the account holder and/or immediate family members who are persons resident in Sri Lanka. 
  • Transfer to other PFCAs irrespective of the account holder where both parties are persons resident outside Sri Lanka; excluding for the purpose of acquisition of investments or assets in Sri Lanka. 
  • For payments in Sri Lankan ( converted to Sri Lankan Rupees at the prevailing rate of Exchange).
  • Currency notes may be issued to holders of PFCA accounts against funds held in such accounts for travel purposes, subject to production of travel tickets.