CAD to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's CAD rate, compared and updated through the day
CAD / LKR
Canadian DollarBuying rateup 0.55%since Sep 15Selling rateup 0.55%since Sep 15Updated: Sep 16, 4:15 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over CAD → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread13.58gain LKR 13.58
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get CAD. Lower is better.
Spread9.22save LKR 9.22
Market mid rate237.86The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread9.64The 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 Reference237.44REFThe Central Bank's published reference rate. No counter will trade at it. It is a benchmark, not an offer.across 16 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 CAD → LKR 238.29
You hand over CAD 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 238.31 → 1 CAD
You hand over rupees and the bank gives you CAD. 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 CAD 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 CAD. 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 sell238.29You buy238.310.02
Amana BankLKR 1.55 lessYou sell236.74You buy241.404.66
Pan Asia Banking CorporationLKR 2.13 lessYou sell236.16You buy241.925.76
Sampath BankLKR 3.25 lessYou sell235.04You buy243.378.33
Hatton National BankLKR 3.67 lessYou sell234.62You buy241.857.23People's BankLKR 3.73 lessYou sell234.56You buy242.197.63
Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 4.32 lessYou sell233.97You buy240.086.11
National Development BankLKR 4.87 lessYou sell233.42You buy243.309.88
HSBC Sri LankaLKR 5.06 lessYou sell233.23You buy241.818.58
Commercial Bank of CeylonLKR 5.74 lessYou sell232.55You buy242.019.46
Nations Trust BankLKR 6.19 lessYou sell232.10You buy243.0710.97Cargills BankLKR 6.50 lessYou sell231.79You buy244.4012.61
Bank of CeylonLKR 7.57 lessYou sell230.72You buy242.8112.09
DFCC BankLKR 7.76 lessYou sell230.53You buy247.5317.00
Citibank N.A. (Colombo Branch)LKR 8.12 lessYou sell230.17You buy245.0414.87
Seylan BankLKR 13.58 lessYou sell224.71You buy243.6818.97
on 1 CADAll Bank Rates →
Work out your amount
Type an amount once and both directions update, each at the best rate available today.
If you are selling CAD, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 238
at 238.29 per CAD · Bank of China (Colombo Branch)
If you are buying CAD, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 238
at 238.31 per CAD · 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 CAD rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for CAD is 238.29 rupees, offered by Bank of China (Colombo Branch), and the cheapest selling rate is 238.31 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.