Saudi Riyal (SAR) to Sri Lankan Rupee

Live SAR→LKR rate, conversion calculator, and Saudi Arabia remittance guide.

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Saudi Arabia · Saudi Riyal

Rs. 88.50per 1 SAR

Updated today

The Saudi Riyal rate in Sri Lanka today is Rs. 88.50 per 1 SAR (mid-market indicative).

Saudi Arabia accounts for ~9.4% of Sri Lanka's remittance inflows (CBSL 2025).

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Today's rates

Rate	LKR per SAR
Mid-market (indicative)	Rs. 88.50
Best bank buy — you receive	Rs. 87.74
Best bank sell	Rs. 89.43

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

SAR to LKR rate today at Sri Lankan banks

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

Amana Bank pays Rs. 87.74 per SAR
People's Bank pays Rs. 87.66 per SAR
Nations Trust Bank pays Rs. 85.26 per SAR

Bank	Buy (you receive)	Sell (you pay)	vs mid	Date
Amana Bank	Rs. 87.74	Rs. 89.45	-0.9%	2026-10-23
People's Bank	Rs. 87.66	Rs. 89.43	-0.9%	2026-10-23
Nations Trust Bank	Rs. 85.26	Rs. 91.88	-3.7%	2026-10-23

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

Popular SAR to LKR conversions

At the mid-market rate of Rs. 88.50 per SAR — use the converter above for any amount.

SAR/LKR — recent history

Sending money from Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka

Saudi Arabia is the #3 corridor — about 9.4% of 2025 remittances (CBSL). The SAR is pegged to the USD (3.75:1), so SAR→LKR moves track USD→LKR almost exactly.

Common channels

Senders mostly use STC Pay, Al Rajhi, SNB QuickPay, Tahweel, and exchange houses. Bank apps with direct LK credit are common and competitive.

Typical timing

Typically same-day; weekend transfers may settle Sunday.

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SAR to LKR — frequently asked

What is the SAR to LKR rate today?

As of today, the indicative mid-market rate is Rs. 88.50 per 1 SAR. 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 SAR rate at Sri Lankan banks today?

Today's published SAR buy/sell quotes in the table above come from People's Bank, Nations Trust Bank, Amana 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 SAR locally.

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

Senders mostly use STC Pay, Al Rajhi, SNB QuickPay, Tahweel, and exchange houses. Bank apps with direct LK credit are common and competitive. Compare the offered SAR/LKR rate against the mid-market rate on this page — the gap plus the fee is your true cost.

How long does a Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka transfer take?

Typically same-day; weekend transfers may settle Sunday. Delays can occur over weekends, Saudi Arabia public holidays, or if extra verification is required.

Is there a limit on how much SAR 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 SAR 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.