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Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)

Name: Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)
Brand: Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)

Up to date as of October 23, 2026

The Ceylon Electricity Board supplies most of Sri Lanka's electricity; households check bills, pay online and report breakdowns.

What it helps with

Paying for electricityOnline payments.
Reporting a power cutBreakdown service.
Checking the billBy account number.

About Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB):

Each home has an account number on the monthly bill. The CEB Care app and website show the bill, payment history and outage information, and accept online payments.

Key Features:

Bill lookup: By account number.
Online payment: App and website.
Breakdown reports: Report outages.

How to Get Started:

Find the account number on your bill.
Install CEB Care or open ceb.lk.
Check the bill and pay.
Report breakdowns through the app or hotline 1987.

Before you use it

Payment: Bank apps and mobile wallets also pay CEB bills by account number.
Good to know: Hotline 1987 handles breakdown reports around the clock.

Foreign card OK

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) work with a foreign bank card in Sri Lanka?: Yes — Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) accepts foreign-issued cards in Sri Lanka.
Is Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) available in English?: Not officially — the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)?: No, an international phone number generally works for Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).
Do I need local ID or residency for Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)?: No, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)?: Web · iOS · Android
How much does Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) cost?: Tariffs set by the regulator