CHF to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's CHF rate, compared and updated through the day
CHF / LKR
Swiss FrancBuying rateup 0.63%since Sep 15Selling rateup 0.63%since Sep 15Updated: Sep 16, 4:15 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over CHF → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread24.56gain LKR 24.56
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get CHF. Lower is better.
Spread12.09save LKR 12.09
Market mid rate404.18The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread17.99The 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 Reference404.07REFThe Central Bank's published reference rate. No counter will trade at it. It is a benchmark, not an offer.across 17 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 CHF → LKR 405.56
You hand over CHF 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 405.58 → 1 CHF
You hand over rupees and the bank gives you CHF. 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 CHF 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 CHF. 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 sell405.56You buy405.580.02
Amana BankLKR 3.37 lessYou sell402.19You buy411.249.05
Pan Asia Banking CorporationLKR 4.78 lessYou sell400.78You buy412.9912.21
Sampath BankLKR 5.72 lessYou sell399.84You buy414.0414.20
People's BankLKR 6.11 lessYou sell399.45You buy411.2011.75
Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 7.64 lessYou sell397.92You buy408.3110.39
National Development BankLKR 7.89 lessYou sell397.67You buy413.6215.95
Hatton National BankLKR 7.89 lessYou sell397.67You buy411.5213.85HSBC Sri LankaLKR 8.63 lessYou sell396.93You buy410.9714.04
DFCC BankLKR 9.89 lessYou sell395.67You buy417.6722.00
Cargills BankLKR 10.95 lessYou sell394.61You buy416.1121.50
Indian Overseas Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 12.89 lessYou sell392.67You buy411.7919.12
Nations Trust BankLKR 13.57 lessYou sell391.99You buy416.5524.56Citibank N.A. (Colombo Branch)LKR 14.04 lessYou sell391.52You buy416.8125.29
Commercial Bank of CeylonLKR 15.52 lessYou sell390.04You buy415.2025.16Bank of CeylonLKR 22.86 lessYou sell382.70You buy413.8231.12
Seylan BankLKR 24.56 lessYou sell380.99You buy416.5435.55
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If you are selling CHF, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 406
at 405.56 per CHF · Bank of China (Colombo Branch)
If you are buying CHF, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 406
at 405.58 per CHF · 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 CHF rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for CHF is 405.56 rupees, offered by Bank of China (Colombo Branch), and the cheapest selling rate is 405.58 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.