AUD to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's AUD rate, compared and updated through the day
AUD / LKR
Australian DollarBuying rateup 0.71%since Sep 15Selling rateup 0.71%since Sep 15Updated: Sep 16, 4:15 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over AUD → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread20.89gain LKR 20.89
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get AUD. Lower is better.
Spread9.17save LKR 9.17
Market mid rate235.91The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread11.89The 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.CBSL Reference235.81REFThe Central Bank's published reference rate. No counter will trade at it. It is a benchmark, not an offer.across 18 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 AUD → LKR 236.64
You hand over AUD 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 236.66 → 1 AUD
You hand over rupees and the bank gives you AUD. 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.
The Central Bank's published reference rate. No counter will trade at it. It is a benchmark, not an offer.
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 AUD 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 AUD. 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.
Bank of China (Colombo Branch)★ BestYou sell236.64You buy236.660.02
Amana BankLKR 3.26 lessYou sell233.38You buy241.518.13
Sampath BankLKR 3.85 lessYou sell232.79You buy242.309.51
Union Bank of ColomboLKR 4.22 lessYou sell232.42You buy240.818.39
Hatton National BankLKR 4.27 lessYou sell232.37You buy240.688.31Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 4.72 lessYou sell231.92You buy237.986.06
People's BankLKR 4.87 lessYou sell231.77You buy241.559.78
Pan Asia Banking CorporationLKR 5.45 lessYou sell231.19You buy243.5512.36
HSBC Sri LankaLKR 5.94 lessYou sell230.70You buy240.9510.25
Cargills BankLKR 6.46 lessYou sell230.18You buy242.7212.54
National Development BankLKR 6.47 lessYou sell230.17You buy243.2213.05
Commercial Bank of CeylonLKR 6.88 lessYou sell229.76You buy242.6812.92DFCC BankLKR 7.81 lessYou sell228.83You buy245.8317.00
Citibank N.A. (Colombo Branch)LKR 8.15 lessYou sell228.49You buy243.2314.74
Nations Trust BankLKR 8.32 lessYou sell228.32You buy243.3815.06Bank of CeylonLKR 8.43 lessYou sell228.21You buy242.1313.92
National Savings BankLKR 10.11 lessYou sell226.53You buy241.5315.00
Seylan BankLKR 20.89 lessYou sell215.75You buy242.7727.02
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If you are selling AUD, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 237
at 236.64 per AUD · Bank of China (Colombo Branch)
If you are buying AUD, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 237
at 236.66 per AUD · Bank of China (Colombo Branch)
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 AUD rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for AUD is 236.64 rupees, offered by Bank of China (Colombo Branch), and the cheapest selling rate is 236.66 rupees at Bank of China (Colombo Branch). 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.