Sri Lanka CEB & NWSDB Online Bill Payment Guide 2026

How to Pay Sri Lanka Electricity & Water Bills Online (Complete Guide 2026)

Paying monthly utility bills in Sri Lanka for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Lanka Electricity Company (LECO), and the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has become fully digitalized. Consumers can pay their bills conveniently from home using official portals or mobile banking apps.

Overview of Payment Platforms

Utility Service	Official Website / App	Accepted Payment Methods
Electricity (CEB)	`ceb.lk` / CEB Care App	Credit/Debit Cards, Bank Apps
Electricity (LECO)	`leco.lk` / LECO App	Visa, MasterCard, Online Banking
Water Supply (NWSDB)	`waterboard.lk` / NWSDB App	Credit/Debit Cards, E-Wallets

Step-by-Step Guide to Paying CEB / LECO Electricity Bills

Step 1: Visit the official portal at ceb.lk or leco.lk (or open the CEB Care App).
Step 2: Enter your 10-digit CEB Account Number (or LECO Account Number) printed on your monthly bill.
Step 3: Verify the outstanding balance and click ‘Pay Online’.
Step 4: Select your preferred card payment gateway (Visa/MasterCard) and complete the authentication.
Step 5: Download and save the digital receipt for future reference.

Step-by-Step Guide to Paying NWSDB Water Bills

Step 1: Access the official NWSDB portal at waterboard.lk and navigate to ‘E-Payments’.
Step 2: Enter your 12-digit Water Board Account Number.
Step 3: Confirm the payable amount and proceed with secure online payment via Credit or Debit Card.

Key Benefits & e-Bill Registration

e-Bill Subscription: Register your mobile number and email on the CEB/NWSDB portals to receive monthly bills directly via SMS and email, avoiding paper delays.
Mobile Banking Apps: Payments can also be made directly using Sri Lankan banking apps like ComBank Digital, Sampath Vishwa, BOC Smart Online, and HNB Digital Banking under the ‘Utility Bills’ section.

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