Colombo Airport Taxi Payment Help

Payment Methods for Transfers, Tours & Packages

Simple payment options for Sri Lanka airport transfers and private tours: pay cash on arrival, use a secure card link, or arrange a bank transfer for larger bookings.

No advancefor standard transfers
Cashpay driver on arrival
3% / 0%card fee rule
15+ daysfull refund window
Quick Answer

How can I pay Colombo Airport Taxi?

For standard airport and intercity transfers, no advance payment is needed. You can usually pay the driver in cash on arrival. For hotel packages and selected larger tours, full prepayment may be required by secure card link or bank transfer. Card payments under USD 1,000 add a 3% processing fee; USD 1,000 and above have no card fee to the client.

Cash accepted Secure card link Bank transfer No PayPal

Important policy

  • 15+ days before arrival: full refund for eligible prepaid bookings.
  • Within 14 days of arrival: no refund.
  • Hotel packages require full prepayment.

Payment Options

Choose the method that fits your booking type. Simple transfers can normally be paid directly to the driver, while tours with hotels and larger itineraries may need advance payment.

3% under USD 1,000; 0% for USD 1,000+

Card payment link

How it works: We send a secure online payment link after the booking details are confirmed.

Best for: Prepaid tours, hotel packages, long-distance bookings, or travelers who prefer advance payment.

  • 3D Secure may apply depending on your bank.
No fee from us

Bank transfer / wire

How it works: Pay to our business account and share the transfer slip for confirmation.

Best for: Packages, longer itineraries, and business/corporate payments.

  • Sender bank and FX charges may apply.

Key Rules at a Glance

Transfers No advance payment. Pay your driver on arrival in cash, using LKR or an agreed currency.
Hotel packages with tours Full prepayment is required for itineraries that include hotel bookings.
Card fee rule Under USD 1,000: 3% added. USD 1,000 and above: no card fee to client.
Cancellation 15+ days before arrival: full refund. Within 14 days: no refund.

Payment Options & Fees

This table keeps the main payment conditions clear for travelers before confirming a booking.

Method How it works When to use Fees
Cash Pay your driver directly on arrival. Airport transfers and intercity transfers. No fee from us. Foreign exchange may vary.
Card link We send a secure online payment link. Prepaid tours, hotel packages, larger bookings, or advance payment preference. 3% if total is under USD 1,000; 0% if USD 1,000 or more.
Bank transfer Pay to our business account and share the transfer slip. Packages, longer itineraries, and business payments. We add no fee; sender bank and FX fees may apply.

How Payment Confirmation Works

For the safest and clearest booking flow, confirm the route and price first, then choose the payment method.

1

Share trip details

Send pickup, drop, date, time, passengers, luggage, and flight number if relevant.

2

Receive fixed quote

We confirm the vehicle, price, inclusions, and whether advance payment is needed.

3

Choose payment

Pay cash to driver, use a secure card link, or request bank transfer details.

4

Get confirmation

We send confirmation by email or WhatsApp with pickup and payment notes.

Payment FAQs

Clear answers about cash, card links, bank transfer, refunds, hotel packages, currencies, invoices, and advance payment.

No. For standard airport and intercity transfers, there is no advance payment. You can pay your driver on arrival in cash using LKR or an agreed foreign currency.

Full prepayment is required for itineraries that include hotel bookings, because hotels and selected suppliers may need confirmation before arrival.

For card payments under USD 1,000, a 3% processing fee is added. For USD 1,000 and above, no card fee is added to the client.

Yes. We can provide our business account details and invoice. Please share the transfer slip after payment. Sender bank charges and foreign exchange fees may apply from your bank.

We accept LKR, USD, EUR, GBP and INR. If you pay in foreign cash, the driver or office will confirm the day’s conversion rate before payment.

After confirming your booking, we send a secure online payment link. You complete the payment online, using 3D Secure where supported, and we issue a receipt or confirmation.

For eligible prepaid bookings, cancellations made 15 days or more before arrival receive a full refund. Cancellations within 14 days of arrival are non-refundable.

Yes. Cash payment to the driver is the easiest option for many airport transfers and simple point-to-point rides.

This may be possible for selected bookings if arranged before the trip. Please ask us on WhatsApp before confirmation.

No. We currently focus on cash payment, secure card payment links, and bank transfer.

Yes. We can provide an invoice for bank transfers, card payments, packages, and selected corporate or long-distance bookings.

Cash payment may be possible for transport-only multi-day tours, depending on the booking value and route. Packages with hotels normally require full prepayment.
Payment support

Need help choosing a payment method?

Send your booking type and amount. We will advise the easiest payment option and confirm if a deposit, full payment, or cash-on-arrival payment is suitable.

  • Transfer or tour package?
  • Travel date and pickup location
  • Expected total amount, if already quoted
  • Preferred payment method

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