Is wiring money to a Sri Lankan tour operator safe?

Sending the funds to a Sri Lankan operator through a bank transfer is basically safe, as long as the money goes into the official corporate bank account that matches the agency's registered name.

Do not wire money to someone’s personal account, and avoid untraceable payment methods like Western Union when you are arranging holiday bookings. Always double-check the company’s SLTDA registration first. To reduce exposure even more, ask for a proper corporate invoice that includes the company's tax registration numbers. Using modern payment platforms such as Wise can sometimes give better exchange rates and quicker tracking than older SWIFT transfers.