AED to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's AED rate, compared and updated through the day
AED / LKR
UAE DirhamBuying rateup 0.76%since Sep 15Selling rateup 0.55%since Sep 15Updated: Sep 16, 4:15 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over AED → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread11.50gain LKR 11.50
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get AED. Lower is better.
Spread4.63save LKR 4.63
Market mid rate89.866The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread6.62The 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 89.670
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 91.292 → 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.
Amana Bank★ BestYou sell89.670You buy91.6702.00
People's BankLKR 0.19 lessYou sell89.484You buy91.2921.81
Pan Asia Banking CorporationLKR 0.21 lessYou sell89.463You buy92.0012.54
Sampath BankLKR 0.57 lessYou sell89.103You buy92.2403.14
Hatton National BankLKR 0.94 lessYou sell88.726You buy92.0593.33National Development BankLKR 1.70 lessYou sell87.970You buy92.8804.91
Union Bank of ColomboLKR 1.81 lessYou sell87.865You buy93.0105.15
Cargills BankLKR 2.67 lessYou sell87.000You buy92.6905.69
Nations Trust BankLKR 2.89 lessYou sell86.780You buy93.5006.72DFCC BankLKR 4.25 lessYou sell85.420You buy95.92010.50
Commercial Bank of CeylonLKR 5.47 lessYou sell84.200You buy93.5209.32Bank of CeylonLKR 8.28 lessYou sell81.387You buy94.86513.48
Seylan BankLKR 11.50 lessYou sell78.167You buy95.63617.47
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If you are selling AED, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 89.67
at 89.670 per AED · Amana Bank
If you are buying AED, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 91.29
at 91.292 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 89.67 rupees, offered by Amana Bank, and the cheapest selling rate is 91.29 rupees at People's Bank. Rates were last published on September 16, 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.