SGD to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's SGD rate, compared and updated through the day
SGD / LKR
Singapore DollarBuying rateup 0.56%since Sep 15Selling rateup 0.56%since Sep 15Updated: Sep 16, 4:15 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over SGD → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread15.30gain LKR 15.30
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get SGD. Lower is better.
Spread9.25save LKR 9.25
Market mid rate260.20The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread11.49The 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 Reference259.92REFThe Central Bank's published reference rate. No counter will trade at it. It is a benchmark, not an offer.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 SGD → LKR 260.77
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 260.79 → 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.
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 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 (you buy)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.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 sell260.77You buy260.790.02
Amana BankLKR 2.94 lessYou sell257.83You buy265.257.42
People's BankLKR 3.16 lessYou sell257.61You buy265.177.56
Pan Asia Banking CorporationLKR 3.36 lessYou sell257.41You buy266.789.37
Sampath BankLKR 3.72 lessYou sell257.05You buy266.189.13
Union Bank of ColomboLKR 3.98 lessYou sell256.79You buy264.737.94
Hatton National BankLKR 4.21 lessYou sell256.56You buy264.788.22Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 4.75 lessYou sell256.02You buy262.706.68
National Development BankLKR 5.52 lessYou sell255.25You buy266.4211.17
HSBC Sri LankaLKR 5.58 lessYou sell255.19You buy264.629.43
Cargills BankLKR 7.11 lessYou sell253.66You buy266.1412.48
Nations Trust BankLKR 7.61 lessYou sell253.16You buy266.7613.60DFCC BankLKR 7.73 lessYou sell253.04You buy270.0417.00
Commercial Bank of CeylonLKR 7.78 lessYou sell252.99You buy268.1015.11Indian Overseas Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 8.32 lessYou sell252.45You buy265.1812.73
MCB Bank (Sri Lanka)LKR 8.82 lessYou sell251.95You buy267.9516.00
Citibank N.A. (Colombo Branch)LKR 8.91 lessYou sell251.86You buy268.1116.25
Bank of CeylonLKR 11.30 lessYou sell249.47You buy265.2415.77
Seylan BankLKR 15.30 lessYou sell245.47You buy267.9422.46
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If you are selling SGD, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 261
at 260.77 per SGD · Bank of China (Colombo Branch)
If you are buying SGD, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 261
at 260.79 per SGD · 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 SGD rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for SGD is 260.77 rupees, offered by Bank of China (Colombo Branch), and the cheapest selling rate is 260.79 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.