EUR to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's EUR rate, compared and updated through the day
EUR / LKR
EuroBuying rateNo changesince Oct 7Selling ratedown 0.14%since Oct 7Updated: Oct 8, 4:04 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over EUR → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread16.96gain LKR 16.96
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get EUR. Lower is better.
Spread6.28save LKR 6.28
Market mid rate370.04The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread15.71The 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 Reference370.95REFThe 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 367.48
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 375.89 → 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.
Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)★ BestYou sell367.48You buy377.039.55
Bank of China (Colombo Branch)LKR 1.59 lessYou sell365.89You buy375.8910.00
Union Bank of ColomboLKR 1.67 lessYou sell365.81You buy377.4411.63
Pan Asia Banking CorporationLKR 2.19 lessYou sell365.29You buy376.6111.32
Amana BankLKR 2.40 lessYou sell365.08You buy376.1511.07
Hatton National BankLKR 2.57 lessYou sell364.91You buy376.0511.15People's BankLKR 2.72 lessYou sell364.76You buy376.2611.50
Sampath BankLKR 2.89 lessYou sell364.59You buy377.4412.85
National Development BankLKR 3.41 lessYou sell364.07You buy377.4613.39
HSBC Sri LankaLKR 3.95 lessYou sell363.53You buy378.7415.21
Indian Overseas Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 4.48 lessYou sell363.00You buy376.5413.54
Commercial Bank of CeylonLKR 5.29 lessYou sell362.19You buy377.0114.82Bank of CeylonLKR 6.99 lessYou sell360.49You buy377.1216.63
Citibank N.A. (Colombo Branch)LKR 7.32 lessYou sell360.16You buy382.1722.01
Nations Trust BankLKR 7.33 lessYou sell360.15You buy378.7418.59MCB Bank (Sri Lanka)LKR 7.73 lessYou sell359.75You buy381.7522.00
DFCC BankLKR 7.95 lessYou sell359.53You buy381.5322.00
Cargills BankLKR 8.54 lessYou sell358.94You buy376.6517.71
National Savings BankLKR 9.85 lessYou sell357.63You buy378.6321.00
Seylan BankLKR 16.96 lessYou sell350.52You buy378.6828.16
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If you are selling EUR, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 367
at 367.48 per EUR · Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)
If you are buying EUR, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 376
at 375.89 per EUR · 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 EUR rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for EUR is 367.48 rupees, offered by Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch), and the cheapest selling rate is 375.89 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.