AUD to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's AUD rate, compared and updated through the day
AUD / LKR
Australian DollarBuying ratedown 0.11%since Oct 7Selling ratedown 0.11%since Oct 7Updated: Oct 8, 2:33 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over AUD → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread19.90gain LKR 19.90
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get AUD. Lower is better.
Spread8.27save LKR 8.27
Market mid rate229.88The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread11.66The 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 Reference230.49REFThe 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 230.50
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 230.52 → 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 sell230.50You buy230.520.02
Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 2.52 lessYou sell227.98You buy233.915.93
Union Bank of ColomboLKR 4.05 lessYou sell226.45You buy234.708.25
Hatton National BankLKR 4.23 lessYou sell226.27You buy234.488.21Amana BankLKR 4.37 lessYou sell226.13You buy234.278.14
Sampath BankLKR 4.50 lessYou sell225.99You buy235.229.23
HSBC Sri LankaLKR 4.76 lessYou sell225.74You buy235.629.88
People's BankLKR 4.77 lessYou sell225.72You buy235.259.53
Pan Asia Banking CorporationLKR 6.01 lessYou sell224.49You buy236.6812.19
National Development BankLKR 6.64 lessYou sell223.86You buy236.7512.89
Commercial Bank of CeylonLKR 6.67 lessYou sell223.83You buy236.5812.75Citibank N.A. (Colombo Branch)LKR 6.89 lessYou sell223.61You buy237.3213.71
Bank of CeylonLKR 7.29 lessYou sell223.21You buy237.1313.92
Cargills BankLKR 7.31 lessYou sell223.19You buy235.3612.17
Nations Trust BankLKR 8.23 lessYou sell222.27You buy236.9314.66DFCC BankLKR 8.71 lessYou sell221.79You buy238.7917.00
National Savings BankLKR 9.18 lessYou sell221.32You buy236.3215.00
Seylan BankLKR 19.90 lessYou sell210.60You buy237.0226.42
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If you are selling AUD, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 230
at 230.50 per AUD · Bank of China (Colombo Branch)
If you are buying AUD, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 231
at 230.52 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 230.50 rupees, offered by Bank of China (Colombo Branch), and the cheapest selling rate is 230.52 rupees at Bank of China (Colombo Branch). 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.