Singapore Dollar to Sri Lankan Rupee (SGD to LKR) Today
Every bank's SGD rate, compared and updated through the day
· 18 of 19 banksSGD / LKR
Singapore DollarBuying rateup LKR 0.51 (0.20%)since Oct 29Selling rateup LKR 0.43 (0.16%)since Oct 29Buying rateBank buys → You sellYou hand over SGD → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread5.28gain LKR 5.28
Selling rateBank sells → You buyYou hand over rupees → you get SGD. Lower is better.
Spread4.39save LKR 4.39
Market mid rate260.35The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread10.53The 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 18 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 SGD → LKR 257.29
You hand over SGD 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 263.85 → 1 SGD
You hand over rupees and the bank gives you SGD. 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 · SGD/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)
- 254.92▲ 0.48 (0.19%)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 SGD, you receive
LKR 257
at 257.29 per SGD · People's Bank
If you are buying SGD, you pay
LKR 264
at 263.85 per SGD · Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)
Every bank, side by side
Bank buys → You sellYou hand over SGD 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 SGD. 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.
People's BankPeople'sBuying257.29 (Best)Selling264.847.55
Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)DeutscheLKR 0.09 lessBuying257.20Selling263.85 (Best)6.65
Amana BankAmanaLKR 0.58 lessBuying256.71Selling264.157.44
Pan Asia Banking CorporationPan AsiaLKR 1.23 lessBuying256.06Selling265.389.32
Cargills BankCargillsLKR 1.30 lessBuying255.99Selling264.898.90
Hatton National BankHNBLKR 1.31 lessBuying255.98Selling264.218.24Union Bank of ColomboUnionLKR 1.36 lessBuying255.93Selling264.638.69
HSBC Sri LankaHSBCLKR 1.67 lessBuying255.62Selling265.019.39
Sampath BankSampathLKR 1.71 lessBuying255.58Selling264.669.08
MCB Bank (Sri Lanka)MCBLKR 1.96 lessBuying255.33Selling265.3310.00
Bank of CeylonBOCLKR 2.02 lessBuying255.27Selling265.6610.40
Central Bank of Sri LankaCBSLReferenceThe Central Bank's published reference rate. No counter will trade at it. It is a benchmark, not an offer.Buying254.92Selling265.4510.53National Development BankNDBLKR 2.58 lessBuying254.71Selling265.8311.12
Nations Trust BankNTBLKR 2.69 lessBuying254.60Selling266.2611.66
DFCC BankDFCCLKR 3.00 lessBuying254.29Selling266.2912.00
Indian Overseas Bank (Colombo Branch)IOBLKR 3.48 lessBuying253.81Selling266.1412.33
Commercial Bank of CeylonComBankLKR 4.24 lessBuying253.05Selling267.4614.41Seylan BankSeylanLKR 5.16 lessBuying252.13Selling268.2116.08
Citibank N.A. (Colombo Branch)Citibankas of Oct 29LKR 5.28 lessBuying252.01Selling268.2416.23
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 SGD rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for SGD is 257.29 rupees, offered by People's Bank, and the cheapest selling rate is 263.85 rupees at Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch). 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.