AED to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's AED rate, compared and updated through the day
AED / LKR
UAE DirhamBuying rateNo changesince Oct 7Selling rateNo changesince Oct 7Updated: Oct 8, 3:34 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over AED → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread11.06gain LKR 11.06
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get AED. Lower is better.
Spread4.60save LKR 4.60
Market mid rate89.518The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread6.61The gap between the two rates, which is the bank's margin on the exchange. A smaller gap is better for you, whichever way your money is going.across 13 banks today
How to read these rates
Banks name their rates from their own side of the counter, so they read backwards at first. Here is what each one means for you.
Buying rate
Bank buys → You sell
1 AED → LKR 89.201
You hand over AED and the bank gives you rupees. This is the rate that counts when money reaches you from abroad: a salary, a remittance, a gift. Higher is better for you.
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 91.003 → 1 AED
You hand over rupees and the bank gives you AED. This is the rate that counts when you need foreign currency: travel, tuition, an online payment. Lower is better for you.
The gap between the two rates, which is the bank's margin on the exchange. A smaller gap is better for you, whichever way your money is going.
The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.
Every bank, side by side
Both rates stay on screen either way. This only decides which one the list is sorted and starred by.
BankBuying (you sell)Bank buys → You sellYou hand over AED and the bank gives you rupees. This is the rate that counts when money reaches you from abroad: a salary, a remittance, a gift. Higher is better for you.Selling (you buy)Bank sells → You buyYou hand over rupees and the bank gives you AED. This is the rate that counts when you need foreign currency: travel, tuition, an online payment. Lower is better for you.SpreadThe gap between the two rates, which is the bank's margin on the exchange. A smaller gap is better for you, whichever way your money is going.
People's Bank★ BestYou sell89.201You buy91.0031.80
Amana BankLKR 0.02 lessYou sell89.180You buy91.1802.00
Pan Asia Banking CorporationLKR 0.29 lessYou sell88.909You buy91.4532.54
Sampath BankLKR 0.64 lessYou sell88.566You buy91.6833.12
Hatton National BankLKR 0.75 lessYou sell88.454You buy91.7873.33National Development BankLKR 1.50 lessYou sell87.700You buy92.6004.90
Union Bank of ColomboLKR 1.61 lessYou sell87.595You buy92.7235.13
Cargills BankLKR 2.74 lessYou sell86.460You buy92.1105.65
Nations Trust BankLKR 2.76 lessYou sell86.440You buy93.1306.69DFCC BankLKR 4.39 lessYou sell84.810You buy95.31010.50
Commercial Bank of CeylonLKR 5.32 lessYou sell83.880You buy93.1709.29Bank of CeylonLKR 7.76 lessYou sell81.444You buy94.92213.48
Seylan BankLKR 11.06 lessYou sell78.144You buy95.60817.46
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If you are selling AED, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 89.20
at 89.201 per AED · People's Bank
If you are buying AED, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 91.00
at 91.003 per AED · People's Bank
Banks do not publish new rates at weekends. On a Saturday or Sunday these are Friday's closing rates.
Rates are sourced from bank websites and may differ from counter rates. Always verify with your bank before transacting.
Common questions about exchange rates
What is the AED rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for AED is 89.20 rupees, offered by People's Bank, and the cheapest selling rate is 91.00 rupees at People's Bank. Rates were last published on October 8, 2026.
What is the difference between the buying and selling rate?
The buying rate is the rate the bank buys at, so it is the rate you sell at. That is the one that matters when money is sent to you. The selling rate is the rate the bank sells at, so it is the rate you buy at. That is what matters before you travel. Banks name both rates from their own side of the counter, which is why they read backwards at first. The selling rate is always the higher of the two; the gap is the bank's margin.
Which bank has the best exchange rate?
It changes daily, which is why this page ranks every bank live instead of naming one. Check on the day you transact, and remember that a bank may also charge a fee on top of the rate.
Why is the Central Bank rate different from the banks?
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka publishes an indicative reference rate for the market. It is not a rate you can transact at, because no counter will trade at it. That is why it is shown separately and left out of the best-rate comparison.
Do exchange rates change at weekends?
No. Banks publish rates on weekdays only and keep serving Friday's closing rates through Saturday and Sunday, so a weekend figure is Friday's number rather than a new one.
How often are these rates updated?
We check every bank's published rate card every 30 minutes while Sri Lankan banks are open. Most banks reprice once or twice a day.