Last reviewed: September 2026 by the Aramex Weligama team.
If you've searched Google Maps for a money changer in Weligama, you've probably noticed a handful of pins clustered around the beach road and town centre, several with near-identical names. Here's the exact search to use, what the pin should show, and how to walk over without a wrong turn.
Quick answer: search "Aramex Money Exchange Weligama" on Google Maps. The correct listing shows 1st Floor, 14/A Samaraweera Place, Weligama 81700 as the address, 070 799 9333 as the phone number, and a rating of 4.9/5 from 248+ reviews. You can open that search directly on Google Maps.
Search the full name, not "money exchange near me"
A generic search like "money exchange near me" returns every pin Google thinks is relevant nearby — small guesthouse counters, informal exchangers, and licensed businesses, all mixed together with no way to tell them apart at a glance. Searching the exact business name, Aramex Money Exchange Weligama, skips that ambiguity entirely and takes you straight to the listing.
Confirm you've got the right pin
Weligama has more than one currency counter, and it's not unusual for similarly named listings to appear on Maps. Before you start walking, check three details on the listing's "About" panel:
- Address:1st Floor, 14/A Samaraweera Place, Weligama 81700.
- Phone number: 070 799 9333.
- Rating:4.9/5 from 248+ reviews.
If any of those don't match, it's a different business — see our guide on how to read a "money exchange near me" result on Google Maps for what else is worth checking on an unfamiliar listing.
Getting there
| Starting point | Roughly |
|---|---|
| Weligama beach | A few minutes' walk into town |
| Weligama bus stand | A short walk, same town centre area |
| Elsewhere along the coast | Tap "Directions" in Google Maps for a live route and time |
Aramex is on Samaraweera Place, in the town centre rather than out on the beach road — once the Maps pin is confirmed, tap Directions and it'll route you in from wherever you're starting.
Quick tip: message Aramex on WhatsApp with the currency and amount before you set off. You'll have the live rate confirmed before you even start walking, so there's no need to compare counters once you arrive.
Why duplicate or near-identical listings show up
It's common in busy tourist towns for outdated listings, closed businesses, or near-identical names to linger on Google Maps. This isn't unique to Weligama — it's a normal side effect of how location-based search works. The fix is always the same: check the address and phone number in the listing details, not just the name on the pin.
Aramex Money Exchange — Central Bank of Sri Lanka licensed currency exchange. 1st Floor, 14/A Samaraweera Place, Weligama 81700, Sri Lanka. 070 799 9333. Open Mon – Sat: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, whatsapp available 7 days. Rated 4.9/5 from 248+ Google reviews.