“BOC My Sri Lanka” is a Special Foreign Currency Fixed Deposit Scheme introduced by Bank of Ceylon for customers who are interested in contributing towards increasing the foreign Currency deposit base in Sri Lanka which is pivotal in uplifting the Sri Lankan economy whilst gaining the maximum benefits for their hard-earned foreign exchange.


Features

  • Variable interest rate (3 Months SOFR + 0.75%)
  • Currency type: US Dollar (USD)
  • Minimum deposit is USD 5,000/-
  • Available in 5 Year tenure
  • Interest is paid in foreign currency under following options;
    - Interest is paid at maturity
    - Shall be capitalized to the deposit or transfer to operational account at maturity.
  • Renew automatically
  • e-Certificate
  • e- Prestige cards based on the overall deposit balance under the scheme

Deposit Value

Category

USD 10,000 - 24,999

Silver

USD 25,000 - 49,999

Gold

USD 50,000 or above

Platinum

  • Ability to repatriate at any time

Rate of Interest 

 

Benefits 

  • Life Insurance Scheme up to Rs. 1,000,000/- 
  • Permanent disability due to accident up to Rs. 500,000/-
  • Baggage Insurance cover up to Rs. 50,000/- 
  • Special exchange rates for foreign currency conversions
  • Free Airport Taxi Vouchers to eligible customers
Customer CategoryVouchers value (Rs.)
Silver

3,000

Gold  

6,000

Platinum

6,000

  • Free Airport lounge /Silk Route / Gold Route access to eligible customers
Customer CategoryEligible Package type**
Account HolderAccount Holder and additional person
SilverTopaz Package (Silk route Arrival)Garnet Package (Executive Lounge Access)
Gold Amethyst Package (Silk route Arrival and Departure)Topaz Package (Silk route Arrival)
PlatinumGold Route access (Arrival or Departure)Ruby Package (Silk route Arrival and Departure / Executive Lounge)

 

 

Eligibility
  • A non-national, resident in or outside Sri Lanka.
  • A Sri Lankan dual citizen, resident in or outside Sri Lanka.
  • A Sri Lankan national who has obtained Permanent Residency (PR) status or citizenship in another country, resident in or outside Sri Lanka.
  • A Sri Lankan citizen employed abroad, resident outside Sri Lanka (excluding emigrants).
How to apply

"My Sri Lanka Foreign Currency Fixed Deposit" account can be opened by contacting any of our Business Promotion Officers or visiting our overseas branches and subsidiaries or International Customer Service Support Unit – Foreign Circle.

1. Download the application and handover the duly filled application along with other supporting documents and get them attested by 
     - the authorized officers in the Sri Lankan Embassy or
     - any of our Business Promotion Officers (Foreign representatives) or
     - overseas branches and subsidiaries in Chennai , Male, Seychelles, BOC UK Ltd

      Send your completed application via mysrilanka@boc.lk if the application is attested by the Embassy.

2. Stepping into any of our branches island-wide if you are currently in Sri Lanka

 

Required Documents

  • Account application form [Download
  • Please attach the following supporting documents to the application as proof of your eligibility for opening an account,
    - Copy of Bio page of the valid passport
    - Copy of National Identity Card (NIC) (if the customer is a Sri Lankan)
    - An address verification document (e.g. residence permit)
    - Copy of visa/job contract/permit or any other document to prove the source of funds 
Terms & Conditions
  • The variable interest rate may change each calendar quarter. 
  • Eligible credits to account: Maturity proceeds including interest from existing “My Sri Lanka” fixed deposits or funds solely received for the purpose of opening accounts under ‘My Sri Lanka’ scheme through, PFCAs or IIAs or DFCAs or Offshore Banking Accounts.
  • Deposit amount shall be the amount received to the operational account maintained at Bank of Ceylon, for the purpose of opening the account.
  • In order to entertain the special benefits of the account (e.g.: Airport facilities, insurance, etc.), the account holder/s shall fulfill the required criteria declared by the bank.
  • The Bank reserves itself the right to alter, amend or add to the terms and conditions, privileges, services and facilities at any time in its sole and absolute discretion and such amendment shall be applicable for new accounts opened under this scheme or at renewal.
  • The amendments necessitated by law, government regulations or instructions of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka shall be applicable with immediate effect.
Contact

For more details, you may contact,

International Customer Service Support Unit – Foreign Circle
International Division

WhatsApp : +94 707 203 203
                    +94 707 205 205

Call Centre +94 11 220 4444

Email - mysrilanka@boc.lk

SWIFT Code - BCEYLKLX

Bank of Ceylon Code - 7010

For any assistance 

Foreign Circle
International Customer Service Support Unit

+94 11 220 3859
+94 11 220 3860
+94 11 220 3886
+94 11 220 3887

 
+94 707 203203
+94 707 204204
+94 707 205205

fc@boc.lk