Japanese Yen (JPY) to Sri Lankan Rupee

Live JPY→LKR rate, conversion calculator, and Japan remittance guide.

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Japan · Japanese Yen

Rs. 2.11per 1 JPY

Updated today

The Japanese Yen rate in Sri Lanka today is Rs. 2.11 per 1 JPY (mid-market indicative).

Convert JPY to LKR

Amount in JPY

Rate type

Mid-market (indicative) · 1000 JPY =

Indicative rates — confirm the offered rate with your bank or remittance provider before sending.

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Today's rates

Rate	LKR per JPY
Mid-market (indicative)	Rs. 2.11
Best bank buy — you receive	Rs. 2.09
Best bank sell	Rs. 2.15

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

JPY to LKR rate today at Sri Lankan banks

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

Amana Bank pays Rs. 2.09 per JPY
People's Bank pays Rs. 2.08 per JPY
Sampath Bank pays Rs. 2.08 per JPY
Commercial Bank pays Rs. 2.08 per JPY

Bank	Buy (you receive)	Sell (you pay)	vs mid	Date
Amana Bank	Rs. 2.09	Rs. 2.15	-0.8%	2026-10-23
People's Bank	Rs. 2.08	Rs. 2.16	-1.0%	2026-10-23
Sampath Bank	Rs. 2.08	Rs. 2.16	-1.1%	2026-10-23
Commercial Bank	Rs. 2.08	Rs. 2.15	-1.2%	2026-10-23
Nations Trust Bank	Rs. 2.07	Rs. 2.16	-1.7%	2026-10-23
Bank of Ceylon	Rs. 2.07	Rs. 2.16	-1.9%	2026-10-23

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

Popular JPY to LKR conversions

At the mid-market rate of Rs. 2.11 per JPY — use the converter above for any amount.

JPY/LKR — recent history

Sending money from Japan to Sri Lanka

Japan is a smaller but steady corridor. JPY is also the reference currency for most Sri Lankan vehicle imports — the same rate drives both remittances and import costs.

Common channels

Wise, Japan Remit Finance (JRF), banks (MUFG, SMBC), and convenience-store remittance services. JRF is popular with SL residents in Japan.

Typical timing

Same-day to 2 business days.

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JPY to LKR — frequently asked

What is the JPY to LKR rate today?

As of today, the indicative mid-market rate is Rs. 2.11 per 1 JPY. 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 JPY rate at Sri Lankan banks today?

Today's published JPY 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 JPY locally.

What is the cheapest way to send money from Japan to Sri Lanka?

Wise, Japan Remit Finance (JRF), banks (MUFG, SMBC), and convenience-store remittance services. JRF is popular with SL residents in Japan. Compare the offered JPY/LKR rate against the mid-market rate on this page — the gap plus the fee is your true cost.

How long does a Japan to Sri Lanka transfer take?

Same-day to 2 business days. Delays can occur over weekends, Japan public holidays, or if extra verification is required.

Is there a limit on how much JPY 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 JPY 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.