British Pound (GBP) to Sri Lankan Rupee
Live GBP→LKR rate, conversion calculator, and United Kingdom remittance guide.
United Kingdom · British Pound
Convert GBP to LKR
Mid-market (indicative) · 1000 GBP =
Indicative rates — confirm the offered rate with your bank or remittance provider before sending.
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Today's rates
| Rate | LKR per GBP |
|---|---|
| Mid-market (indicative) | Rs. 444.44 |
| Best bank buy — you receive | Rs. 438.04 |
| Best bank sell | Rs. 449.60 |
Source: fx_rates (CBSL-aligned daily feed + published bank TT rates) · effective 2026-09-13 · updated today.
Sri Lankan bank rates — GBP to LKR
Published telegraphic-transfer rates. Sending GBP home? The buy column is what the bank pays you per GBP — higher is better.
| Bank | Buy (you receive) | Sell | vs mid | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amana Bank | Rs. 438.04 | Rs. 449.87 | -1.4% | 2026-09-13 |
| People's Bank | Rs. 437.18 | Rs. 449.60 | -1.6% | 2026-09-13 |
| Sampath Bank | Rs. 436.80 | Rs. 450.28 | -1.7% | 2026-09-12 |
| Bank of Ceylon | Rs. 435.10 | Rs. 450.67 | -2.1% | 2026-09-13 |
| Nations Trust Bank | Rs. 434.69 | Rs. 452.27 | -2.2% | 2026-09-13 |
| Commercial Bank | Rs. 433.95 | Rs. 450.75 | -2.4% | 2026-09-13 |
Remittance services (Wise, Remitly, exchange houses) quote their own rates — compare the offered rate against this table plus their fee.
GBP/LKR — recent history
Sending money from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka
The UK is a top-4 corridor and the largest European source of remittances to Sri Lanka (CBSL 2025). Note: some UK figures include remittances routed through cross-border FX arrangements.
Common channels
Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and bank transfers (Barclays, HSBC) dominate. Faster Payments to a remittance app then onward to LK is often cheapest.
Typical timing
App transfers often land within hours; SWIFT wires 1–3 days.
GBP to LKR — frequently asked
What is the GBP to LKR rate today?
As of today, the indicative mid-market rate is Rs. 444.44 per 1 GBP. 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 United Kingdom to Sri Lanka?
Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and bank transfers (Barclays, HSBC) dominate. Faster Payments to a remittance app then onward to LK is often cheapest. Compare the offered GBP/LKR rate against the mid-market rate on this page — the gap plus the fee is your true cost.
How long does a United Kingdom to Sri Lanka transfer take?
App transfers often land within hours; SWIFT wires 1–3 days. Delays can occur over weekends, United Kingdom public holidays, or if extra verification is required.
Is there a limit on how much GBP 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 GBP 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.