GBP to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's GBP rate, compared and updated through the day
GBP / LKR
Pound SterlingBuying rateup 0.65%since Sep 15Selling rateup 0.64%since Sep 15Updated: Sep 16, 4:15 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over GBP → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread25.34gain LKR 25.34
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get GBP. Lower is better.
Spread12.58save LKR 12.58
Market mid rate446.24The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread17.08The 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 Reference446.05REFThe 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 GBP → LKR 447.59
You hand over GBP 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 447.62 → 1 GBP
You hand over rupees and the bank gives you GBP. 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 GBP 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 GBP. 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 sell447.59You buy447.620.03
Pan Asia Banking CorporationLKR 4.33 lessYou sell443.26You buy454.4111.15
Amana BankLKR 4.97 lessYou sell442.62You buy454.5211.90
Sampath BankLKR 5.06 lessYou sell442.52You buy456.1813.65
Hatton National BankLKR 6.25 lessYou sell441.33You buy453.1711.84People's BankLKR 7.19 lessYou sell440.39You buy452.9012.51
National Development BankLKR 7.68 lessYou sell439.91You buy455.3715.46
Indian Overseas Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 8.29 lessYou sell439.30You buy452.8513.55
Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 8.65 lessYou sell438.94You buy450.4011.46
Union Bank of ColomboLKR 9.08 lessYou sell438.50You buy453.6015.10
DFCC BankLKR 9.71 lessYou sell437.88You buy459.8822.00
Commercial Bank of CeylonLKR 10.07 lessYou sell437.52You buy454.3616.84HSBC Sri LankaLKR 11.05 lessYou sell436.54You buy455.3418.80
Nations Trust BankLKR 11.93 lessYou sell435.66You buy456.7021.04Bank of CeylonLKR 12.13 lessYou sell435.46You buy453.1017.64
Cargills BankLKR 12.28 lessYou sell435.31You buy456.7221.41
MCB Bank (Sri Lanka)LKR 13.37 lessYou sell434.22You buy458.2224.00
National Savings BankLKR 15.18 lessYou sell432.41You buy454.4122.00
Citibank N.A. (Colombo Branch)LKR 15.25 lessYou sell432.34You buy460.2027.86
Seylan BankLKR 25.34 lessYou sell422.25You buy455.7233.47
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If you are selling GBP, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 448
at 447.59 per GBP · Bank of China (Colombo Branch)
If you are buying GBP, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 448
at 447.62 per GBP · 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 GBP rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for GBP is 447.59 rupees, offered by Bank of China (Colombo Branch), and the cheapest selling rate is 447.62 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.