USD to Sri Lankan Rupee Today
Every bank's USD rate, compared and updated through the day
USD / LKR
US DollarBuying rateup 0.89%since Sep 15Selling rateup 0.42%since Sep 15Updated: Sep 16, 4:15 PMBuying rate
Bank buys → You sell
You hand over USD → you get rupees. Higher is better.
Spread9.73gain LKR 9.73
Selling rate
Bank sells → You buy
You hand over rupees → you get USD. Lower is better.
Spread7.33save LKR 7.33
Market mid rate331.37The midpoint between buying and selling, averaged across the banks. Useful for comparing one bank with another, but no counter will trade at it.Avg spread10.79The 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 Reference330.90REFThe Central Bank's published reference rate. No counter will trade at it. It is a benchmark, not an offer.across 20 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 USD → LKR 330.50
You hand over USD 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 334.00 → 1 USD
You hand over rupees and the bank gives you USD. 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 USD 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 USD. 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 sell330.50You buy335.505.00
Sampath BankLKR 1.50 lessYou sell329.00You buy337.008.00
Pan Asia Banking CorporationLKR 1.50 lessYou sell329.00You buy337.008.00
Hatton National BankLKR 2.25 lessYou sell328.25You buy335.507.25People's BankLKR 2.36 lessYou sell328.14You buy335.817.67
Union Bank of ColomboLKR 2.50 lessYou sell328.00You buy336.008.00
National Development BankLKR 3.00 lessYou sell327.50You buy336.509.00
DFCC BankLKR 3.50 lessYou sell327.00You buy339.0012.00
Bank of China (Colombo Branch)LKR 3.50 lessYou sell327.00You buy337.0010.00
Seylan BankLKR 3.75 lessYou sell326.75You buy336.009.25
Bank of CeylonLKR 4.25 lessYou sell326.25You buy335.259.00
Commercial Bank of CeylonLKR 4.42 lessYou sell326.08You buy336.009.92Deutsche Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 5.00 lessYou sell325.50You buy334.008.50
Indian Overseas Bank (Colombo Branch)LKR 5.50 lessYou sell325.00You buy334.009.00
HSBC Sri LankaLKR 5.92 lessYou sell324.58You buy337.3312.75
Nations Trust BankLKR 6.22 lessYou sell324.28You buy337.7713.49National Savings BankLKR 7.50 lessYou sell323.00You buy335.5012.50
Cargills BankLKR 8.60 lessYou sell321.90You buy337.7415.84
MCB Bank (Sri Lanka)LKR 9.50 lessYou sell321.00You buy341.0020.00
Citibank N.A. (Colombo Branch)LKR 9.73 lessYou sell320.77You buy341.3320.56
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If you are selling USD, you receive
Bank buys → You sell
LKR 331
at 330.50 per USD · Amana Bank
If you are buying USD, you pay
Bank sells → You buy
LKR 334
at 334.00 per USD · Deutsche Bank (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 USD rate in Sri Lanka today?
Today the best buying rate for USD is 330.50 rupees, offered by Amana Bank, and the cheapest selling rate is 334.00 rupees at Deutsche Bank (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.