NZD to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's NZD rate, compared and updated through the day
NZD / LKR
NZ DollarBuying rateup 0.69%since Sep 15Selling rateup 0.52%since Sep 15Updated: Sep 16, 4:15 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over NZD → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread14.64gain LKR 14.64
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get NZD. Lower is better.
Spread3.39save LKR 3.39
Market mid rate190.24The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread10.36The 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 13 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 NZD → LKR 188.69
You hand over NZD 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 194.24 → 1 NZD
You hand over rupees and the bank gives you NZD. 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 NZD 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 NZD. 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 sell188.69You buy194.625.93
Sampath BankLKR 0.45 lessYou sell188.24You buy194.956.71
People's BankLKR 0.82 lessYou sell187.87You buy194.566.69
Hatton National BankLKR 1.53 lessYou sell187.16You buy194.577.41National Development BankLKR 2.23 lessYou sell186.46You buy194.958.49
DFCC BankLKR 2.55 lessYou sell186.14You buy196.5410.40
Pan Asia Banking CorporationLKR 2.71 lessYou sell185.98You buy197.2811.30
HSBC Sri LankaLKR 2.75 lessYou sell185.94You buy194.248.30
Nations Trust BankLKR 4.20 lessYou sell184.49You buy195.5011.01
Commercial Bank of CeylonLKR 4.48 lessYou sell184.21You buy194.5910.38Cargills BankLKR 4.78 lessYou sell183.91You buy195.8911.98
Bank of CeylonLKR 6.06 lessYou sell182.63You buy195.1512.52
Seylan BankLKR 14.64 lessYou sell174.05You buy197.6323.57
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If you are selling NZD, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 189
at 188.69 per NZD · Amana Bank
If you are buying NZD, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 194
at 194.24 per NZD · HSBC Sri Lanka
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 NZD rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for NZD is 188.69 rupees, offered by Amana Bank, and the cheapest selling rate is 194.24 rupees at HSBC Sri Lanka. 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.