HKD to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's HKD rate, compared and updated through the day
HKD / LKR
HK DollarBuying rateup 0.68%since Sep 15Selling rateup 0.68%since Sep 15Updated: Sep 16, 4:15 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over HKD → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread3.47gain LKR 3.47
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get HKD. Lower is better.
Spread2.48save LKR 2.48
Market mid rate42.203The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread2.15The 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 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 HKD → LKR 42.323
You hand over HKD 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 42.327 → 1 HKD
You hand over rupees and the bank gives you HKD. 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.
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 HKD 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 HKD. 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 sell42.323You buy42.3270.00
Amana BankLKR 0.42 lessYou sell41.900You buy43.0001.10
Sampath BankLKR 0.61 lessYou sell41.717You buy43.1871.47
People's BankLKR 0.61 lessYou sell41.709You buy42.9371.23
Hatton National BankLKR 0.73 lessYou sell41.590You buy43.9232.33National Development BankLKR 0.73 lessYou sell41.590You buy43.0601.47
Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 0.82 lessYou sell41.500You buy42.5801.08
HSBC Sri LankaLKR 0.94 lessYou sell41.380You buy42.9901.61
DFCC BankLKR 1.04 lessYou sell41.280You buy43.6202.34
MCB Bank (Sri Lanka)LKR 1.22 lessYou sell41.100You buy43.3002.20
Nations Trust BankLKR 1.38 lessYou sell40.940You buy43.4602.52Citibank N.A. (Colombo Branch)LKR 1.43 lessYou sell40.890You buy43.5102.62
Cargills BankLKR 1.58 lessYou sell40.740You buy43.4002.66
Bank of CeylonLKR 2.95 lessYou sell39.378You buy43.0973.72
Seylan BankLKR 3.47 lessYou sell38.852You buy44.8035.95
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If you are selling HKD, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 42.32
at 42.323 per HKD · Bank of China (Colombo Branch)
If you are buying HKD, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 42.33
at 42.327 per HKD · 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 HKD rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for HKD is 42.32 rupees, offered by Bank of China (Colombo Branch), and the cheapest selling rate is 42.33 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.