UAE Dirham (AED) to Sri Lankan Rupee

Live AED→LKR rate, conversion calculator, and United Arab Emirates remittance guide.

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United Arab Emirates · UAE Dirham

Rs. 90.09per 1 AED

Updated today

The Dubai Dirham rate in Sri Lanka today is Rs. 90.09 per 1 AED (mid-market indicative).

United Arab Emirates accounts for ~10.4% of Sri Lanka's remittance inflows (CBSL 2025).

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Rate type

Mid-market (indicative) · 1000 AED =

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Today's rates

Rate	LKR per AED
Mid-market (indicative)	Rs. 90.09
Best bank buy — you receive	Rs. 89.55
Best bank sell	Rs. 91.36

Source: fx_rates (CBSL-aligned daily feed + published bank TT rates) · effective 2026-10-28 · updated today.

AED to LKR rate today at Sri Lankan banks

Published telegraphic-transfer rates. Sending AED home? The buy column is what the bank pays you per AED — higher is better.

People's Bank pays Rs. 89.55 per AED
Sampath Bank pays Rs. 88.97 per AED
Nations Trust Bank pays Rs. 87.45 per AED
Commercial Bank pays Rs. 84.26 per AED

Bank	Buy (you receive)	Sell (you pay)	vs mid	Date
People's Bank	Rs. 89.55	Rs. 91.36	-0.6%	2026-10-23
Sampath Bank	Rs. 88.97	Rs. 92.10	-1.2%	2026-10-23
Nations Trust Bank	Rs. 87.45	Rs. 93.51	-2.9%	2026-10-23
Commercial Bank	Rs. 84.26	Rs. 93.59	-6.5%	2026-10-23

Remittance services (Wise, Remitly, exchange houses) quote their own rates — compare the offered rate against this table plus their fee.

Popular AED to LKR conversions

At the mid-market rate of Rs. 90.09 per AED — use the converter above for any amount.

AED/LKR — recent history

Sending money from United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka

The UAE is the #2 remittance corridor to Sri Lanka — about 10.4% of 2025 inflows (CBSL). Dubai and Abu Dhabi host one of the largest Sri Lankan expat communities.

Common channels

Popular channels: Al Ansari, LuLu Exchange, UAE Exchange, banks (Emirates NBD, FAB), and apps like Wise/Remitly. Instant bank credit to LK accounts is common via DirectRemit-style services.

Typical timing

Most transfers are instant to same-day; bank wires 1–2 days.

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AED to LKR — frequently asked

What is the AED to LKR rate today?

As of today, the indicative mid-market rate is Rs. 90.09 per 1 AED. Bank buying and selling rates differ by a 1–3% spread — check the rate table above and confirm with your provider before sending.

What is the AED rate at Sri Lankan banks today?

Today's published AED buy/sell quotes in the table above come from Sampath Bank, People's Bank, Nations Trust Bank, Commercial Bank. Each bank applies its own spread to the mid-market rate — use the 'best bank buy' figure when sending money to Sri Lanka and 'best bank sell' when buying AED locally.

What is the cheapest way to send money from United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka?

Popular channels: Al Ansari, LuLu Exchange, UAE Exchange, banks (Emirates NBD, FAB), and apps like Wise/Remitly. Instant bank credit to LK accounts is common via DirectRemit-style services. Compare the offered AED/LKR rate against the mid-market rate on this page — the gap plus the fee is your true cost.

How long does a United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka transfer take?

Most transfers are instant to same-day; bank wires 1–2 days. Delays can occur over weekends, United Arab Emirates public holidays, or if extra verification is required.

Is there a limit on how much AED I can send to Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka has no cap on inbound remittances through official channels, but providers set per-transfer limits and large amounts may require source-of-funds documentation. Inward remittances should use licensed channels to remain compliant with exchange regulations.

Should I send AED now or wait for a better rate?

Exchange rates move daily. If the current rate is near a recent high (see the history chart on this page), sending now locks that in. You can also split larger amounts across multiple transfers to average out rate movements.