Pound Sterling to Sri Lankan Rupee (GBP to LKR) Today
Every bank's GBP rate, compared and updated through the day
· 19 of 20 banksGBP / LKR
Pound SterlingBuying rateup LKR 2.73 (0.62%)since Oct 29Selling rateup LKR 2.49 (0.56%)since Oct 29Buying rateBank buys → You sellYou hand over GBP → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread10.78gain LKR 10.78
Selling rateBank sells → You buyYou hand over rupees → you get GBP. Lower is better.
Spread6.57save LKR 6.57
Market mid rate445.53The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread14.88The 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.across 19 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 440.62
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 451.01 → 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.
Rate trend · GBP/LKRThe Central Bank's reference rate for the side you pick. Switch on the comparison to add each day's best bank rate: the highest buying rate, or the lowest selling rate.
- Central Bank (CBSL)
- 438.27▲ 2.33 (0.54%)Oct 30, 2026
Hover over or tap the chart to see any day.Full history →
Work out your amountType an amount once and both directions update, each at the best rate available today.
If you are selling GBP, you receive
LKR 441
at 440.62 per GBP · Amana Bank
If you are buying GBP, you pay
LKR 451
at 451.01 per GBP · Pan Asia Banking Corporation
Every bank, side by side
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.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.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 line is this bank's last two weeks, red if it ended lower. The figure is the move since the bank's previous board: ▲ up in green, ▼ down in red.
Amana BankAmanaBuying440.62 (Best)Selling452.6812.06
Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)DeutscheLKR 0.49 lessBuying440.13Selling451.5111.38
Pan Asia Banking CorporationPan AsiaLKR 0.69 lessBuying439.93Selling451.01 (Best)11.08
People's BankPeople'sLKR 0.71 lessBuying439.91Selling452.4112.50
DFCC BankDFCCLKR 0.97 lessBuying439.65Selling451.5511.90
MCB Bank (Sri Lanka)MCBLKR 1.37 lessBuying439.25Selling452.2513.00
Hatton National BankHNBLKR 1.37 lessBuying439.25Selling451.0211.77Cargills BankCargillsLKR 1.62 lessBuying439.00Selling454.2215.22
National Savings BankNSBLKR 1.99 lessBuying438.63Selling453.3314.70
Indian Overseas Bank (Colombo Branch)IOBLKR 2.05 lessBuying438.57Selling452.1013.53
Sampath BankSampathLKR 2.05 lessBuying438.57Selling452.1013.53
Bank of CeylonBOCLKR 2.14 lessBuying438.48Selling452.5914.11
Commercial Bank of CeylonComBankLKR 2.25 lessBuying438.37Selling452.4114.04
Central Bank of Sri LankaCBSLReferenceThe Central Bank's published reference rate. No counter will trade at it. It is a benchmark, not an offer.Buying438.27Selling452.8714.60National Development BankNDBLKR 2.89 lessBuying437.73Selling453.1115.38
Nations Trust BankNTBLKR 3.54 lessBuying437.08Selling454.7517.67
HSBC Sri LankaHSBCLKR 4.02 lessBuying436.60Selling454.7518.15
Seylan BankSeylanLKR 4.43 lessBuying436.19Selling454.8118.62
Union Bank of ColomboUnionLKR 4.64 lessBuying435.98Selling452.3616.38
Citibank N.A. (Colombo Branch)Citibankas of Oct 29LKR 10.78 lessBuying429.84Selling457.5827.74
A date beside a bank means it has not published new rates since that day; its last rates are shown.
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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 440.62 rupees, offered by Amana Bank, and the cheapest selling rate is 451.01 rupees at Pan Asia Banking Corporation. Rates were last published on October 30, 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.