Join the library

Step 1: Register

Register for a library membership of your choice by clicking on the 'Register and pay online' button on any of the membership categories from the drop-down below. 

Enter the required information in the form and tap 'Submit'. If you have a valid coupon code, enter it in the 'coupon code' field of the form  

Step 2: Review your registration details

On the next page, review your details and the payment amount. Click 'Edit' to make corrections if necessary. If the information is correct, tap 'Proceed to payment'. 

Step 3: Enter your card details and complete the payment 

You will be redirected to our secure payment gateway to enter your card details and billing address. Tap 'pay' once you've entered and reviewed your information. 

If your transaction is successful, a confirmation message will displayed on the next screen. Your membership will be activated immediately, and you will receive a 'Welcome' message in your email inbox. 

Step 1: Register

Register for a library membership of your choice by clicking on the 'Register and pay via bank transfer' button on any of the membership categories from the drop-down below. 

Enter the required information in the form and tap 'Submit'. If you have a valid coupon code, enter it in the 'coupon code' field of the form  

Step 2: Make the online bank transfer

Once you receive an e-mail confirming the completion of step 1, you could proceed to make the payment. Use the account details below to pay your membership fee via bank transfer:

Bank Name: HSBCBank Branch: Colombo 1 Account Name: British CouncilAccount Number: 001-002377-002Narration: Name with initials and membership number. (e.g. A. A. Perera - ACBXXXXXX)

Please avoid paying through the cash deposit machines as the narration doesn’t appear on our statement and we will not be able to identify your payment easily and process your membership application in a timely manner. 

Step 3: Account activation

E-mail a screenshot of the bank confirmation to our Customer Services team on info.lk@britishcouncil.org.

Please use 'Library Membership Payment' along with your membership number as the subject line of your email (e.g. Library Membership Payment – ACBXXXXXX).

Your account will be activated within two working days upon completing this step.

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