US Dollar (USD) to Sri Lankan Rupee
Live USD→LKR rate, conversion calculator, and United States remittance guide.
United States · US Dollar
Convert USD to LKR
Mid-market (indicative) · 1000 USD =
Indicative rates — confirm the offered rate with your bank or remittance provider before sending.
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Today's rates
| Rate | LKR per USD |
|---|---|
| Mid-market (indicative) | Rs. 327.87 |
| Best bank buy — you receive | Rs. 326.15 |
| Best bank sell | Rs. 331.15 |
Source: fx_rates (CBSL-aligned daily feed + published bank TT rates) · effective 2026-09-13 · updated today.
Sri Lankan bank rates — USD to LKR
Published telegraphic-transfer rates. Sending USD home? The buy column is what the bank pays you per USD — higher is better.
| Bank | Buy (you receive) | Sell | vs mid | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amana Bank | Rs. 326.15 | Rs. 331.15 | -0.5% | 2026-09-13 |
| People's Bank | Rs. 324.78 | Rs. 332.37 | -0.9% | 2026-09-13 |
| Sampath Bank | Rs. 324.50 | Rs. 332.50 | -1.0% | 2026-09-12 |
| Bank of Ceylon | Rs. 323.60 | Rs. 333.00 | -1.3% | 2026-09-13 |
| Nations Trust Bank | Rs. 323.15 | Rs. 334.05 | -1.4% | 2026-09-13 |
| Commercial Bank | Rs. 322.60 | Rs. 332.50 | -1.6% | 2026-09-13 |
Remittance services (Wise, Remitly, exchange houses) quote their own rates — compare the offered rate against this table plus their fee.
USD/LKR — recent history
Sending money from United States to Sri Lanka
The US is a large skilled-migrant corridor. Some US-attributed remittances include cross-border FX routing (CBSL note), so true US-resident share is lower than headline.
Common channels
Wise, Remitly, Xoom (PayPal), Western Union and bank wires. ACH-funded app transfers usually beat card-funded on fees.
Typical timing
App transfers minutes–hours; SWIFT wires 2–4 days.
USD to LKR — frequently asked
What is the USD to LKR rate today?
As of today, the indicative mid-market rate is Rs. 327.87 per 1 USD. 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 States to Sri Lanka?
Wise, Remitly, Xoom (PayPal), Western Union and bank wires. ACH-funded app transfers usually beat card-funded on fees. Compare the offered USD/LKR rate against the mid-market rate on this page — the gap plus the fee is your true cost.
How long does a United States to Sri Lanka transfer take?
App transfers minutes–hours; SWIFT wires 2–4 days. Delays can occur over weekends, United States public holidays, or if extra verification is required.
Is there a limit on how much USD 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 USD 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.