CNY to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's CNY rate, compared and updated through the day
CNY / LKR
Chinese YuanBuying rateup 0.68%since Sep 15Selling rateup 0.09%since Sep 15Updated: Sep 16, 4:15 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over CNY → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread8.45gain LKR 8.45
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get CNY. Lower is better.
Spread5.09save LKR 5.09
Market mid rate49.192The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread3.79The 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 Reference49.344REFThe Central Bank's published reference rate. No counter will trade at it. It is a benchmark, not an offer.across 15 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 CNY → LKR 48.876
You hand over CNY 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 49.780 → 1 CNY
You hand over rupees and the bank gives you CNY. 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 CNY 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 CNY. 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 sell48.876You buy50.0761.20
Hatton National BankLKR 0.05 lessYou sell48.830You buy51.0722.24Amana BankLKR 0.09 lessYou sell48.790You buy50.5001.71
Sampath BankLKR 0.09 lessYou sell48.782You buy50.5041.72
Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 0.37 lessYou sell48.510You buy49.7801.27
People's BankLKR 0.37 lessYou sell48.507You buy50.4871.98
HSBC Sri LankaLKR 0.49 lessYou sell48.390You buy50.2201.83
National Development BankLKR 0.79 lessYou sell48.090You buy50.9102.82
Pan Asia Banking CorporationLKR 0.90 lessYou sell47.977You buy51.6423.66
Cargills BankLKR 1.24 lessYou sell47.640You buy50.7503.11
Union Bank of ColomboLKR 1.42 lessYou sell47.457You buy51.6184.16
MCB Bank (Sri Lanka)LKR 1.65 lessYou sell47.230You buy51.4304.20
Bank of CeylonLKR 3.25 lessYou sell45.622You buy50.3854.76
DFCC BankLKR 4.51 lessYou sell44.370You buy54.87010.50
Seylan BankLKR 8.45 lessYou sell40.424You buy52.03311.61
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If you are selling CNY, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 48.88
at 48.876 per CNY · Bank of China (Colombo Branch)
If you are buying CNY, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 49.78
at 49.780 per CNY · Deutsche Bank (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 CNY rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for CNY is 48.88 rupees, offered by Bank of China (Colombo Branch), and the cheapest selling rate is 49.78 rupees at Deutsche Bank (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.