Australian Dollar (AUD) to Sri Lankan Rupee
Live AUD→LKR rate, conversion calculator, and Australia remittance guide.
Australia · Australian Dollar
Convert AUD to LKR
Mid-market (indicative) · 1000 AUD =
Indicative rates — confirm the offered rate with your bank or remittance provider before sending.
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Today's rates
| Rate | LKR per AUD |
|---|---|
| Mid-market (indicative) | Rs. 236.41 |
| Best bank buy — you receive | Rs. 231.56 |
| Best bank sell | Rs. 239.69 |
Source: fx_rates (CBSL-aligned daily feed + published bank TT rates) · effective 2026-09-13 · updated today.
Sri Lankan bank rates — AUD to LKR
Published telegraphic-transfer rates. Sending AUD home? The buy column is what the bank pays you per AUD — higher is better.
| Bank | Buy (you receive) | Sell | vs mid | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amana Bank | Rs. 231.56 | Rs. 239.69 | -2.1% | 2026-09-13 |
| People's Bank | Rs. 230.64 | Rs. 240.37 | -2.4% | 2026-09-13 |
| Sampath Bank | Rs. 230.31 | Rs. 239.71 | -2.6% | 2026-09-12 |
| Commercial Bank | Rs. 228.48 | Rs. 241.35 | -3.4% | 2026-09-13 |
| Nations Trust Bank | Rs. 228.35 | Rs. 241.58 | -3.4% | 2026-09-13 |
| Bank of Ceylon | Rs. 224.90 | Rs. 241.62 | -4.9% | 2026-09-13 |
Remittance services (Wise, Remitly, exchange houses) quote their own rates — compare the offered rate against this table plus their fee.
AUD/LKR — recent history
Sending money from Australia to Sri Lanka
Australia is a fast-growing corridor — its remittance share roughly doubled between Q4 2022 and Q3 2025 (IPS/CBSL) as skilled migration grew.
Common channels
Wise, Remitly, OrbitRemit, Commonwealth/ANZ bank transfers. Poli/PayID-funded app transfers are usually cheapest.
Typical timing
Apps same-day; bank wires 1–3 days.
AUD to LKR — frequently asked
What is the AUD to LKR rate today?
As of today, the indicative mid-market rate is Rs. 236.41 per 1 AUD. 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 cheapest way to send money from Australia to Sri Lanka?
Wise, Remitly, OrbitRemit, Commonwealth/ANZ bank transfers. Poli/PayID-funded app transfers are usually cheapest. Compare the offered AUD/LKR rate against the mid-market rate on this page — the gap plus the fee is your true cost.
How long does a Australia to Sri Lanka transfer take?
Apps same-day; bank wires 1–3 days. Delays can occur over weekends, Australia public holidays, or if extra verification is required.
Is there a limit on how much AUD 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 AUD 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.