EUR to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's EUR rate, compared and updated through the day
EUR / LKR
EuroBuying rateup 0.85%since Sep 15Selling rateNo changesince Sep 15Updated: Sep 16, 4:15 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over EUR → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread17.43gain LKR 17.43
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get EUR. Lower is better.
Spread10.01save LKR 10.01
Market mid rate381.98The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread16.10The 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 Reference381.99REFThe Central Bank's published reference rate. No counter will trade at it. It is a benchmark, not an offer.across 20 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 EUR → LKR 378.75
You hand over EUR 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 385.37 → 1 EUR
You hand over rupees and the bank gives you EUR. 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 EUR 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 EUR. 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.
Amana Bank★ BestYou sell378.75You buy389.8211.07
Pan Asia Banking CorporationYou sell378.74You buy390.3511.60
Bank of China (Colombo Branch)LKR 0.52 lessYou sell378.23You buy388.2310.00
Sampath BankLKR 0.76 lessYou sell377.99You buy391.3113.32
Union Bank of ColomboLKR 0.83 lessYou sell377.92You buy389.8611.94
Hatton National BankLKR 1.48 lessYou sell377.27You buy388.4311.15People's BankLKR 2.11 lessYou sell376.64You buy388.5211.88
National Development BankLKR 2.32 lessYou sell376.43You buy390.1313.70
Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 3.19 lessYou sell375.56You buy385.379.81
Commercial Bank of CeylonLKR 4.54 lessYou sell374.21You buy389.3415.13HSBC Sri LankaLKR 4.82 lessYou sell373.93You buy389.8215.89
DFCC BankLKR 5.37 lessYou sell373.38You buy395.3822.00
Cargills BankLKR 5.88 lessYou sell372.87You buy391.2218.35
Nations Trust BankLKR 6.34 lessYou sell372.41You buy391.6419.23Indian Overseas Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 6.45 lessYou sell372.30You buy386.9114.61
MCB Bank (Sri Lanka)LKR 7.68 lessYou sell371.07You buy393.0722.00
Bank of CeylonLKR 7.76 lessYou sell370.99You buy387.6216.63
Citibank N.A. (Colombo Branch)LKR 8.54 lessYou sell370.21You buy394.0323.82
National Savings BankLKR 10.34 lessYou sell368.41You buy389.4121.00
Seylan BankLKR 17.43 lessYou sell361.32You buy390.2828.96
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If you are selling EUR, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 379
at 378.75 per EUR · Amana Bank
If you are buying EUR, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 385
at 385.37 per EUR · 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 EUR rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for EUR is 378.75 rupees, offered by Amana Bank, and the cheapest selling rate is 385.37 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.