US Dollar (USD) to Sri Lankan Rupee
Live USD→LKR rate, conversion calculator, and United States remittance guide.
United States · US Dollar
The US Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today is Rs. 332.23 per 1 USD (mid-market indicative).
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Today's rates
| Rate | LKR per USD |
|---|---|
| Mid-market (indicative) | Rs. 332.23 |
| Best bank buy — you receive | Rs. 329.90 |
| Best bank sell | Rs. 334.90 |
Source: fx_rates (CBSL-aligned daily feed + published bank TT rates) · effective 2026-10-28 · updated today.
USD to LKR rate today at Sri Lankan banks
Published telegraphic-transfer rates. Sending USD home? The buy column is what the bank pays you per USD — higher is better.
- Amana Bank pays Rs. 329.90 per USD
- Sampath Bank pays Rs. 328.50 per USD
- People's Bank pays Rs. 328.34 per USD
- Bank of Ceylon pays Rs. 327.35 per USD
| Bank | Buy (you receive) | Sell (you pay) | vs mid | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amana Bank | Rs. 329.90 | Rs. 334.90 | -0.7% | 2026-10-23 |
| Sampath Bank | Rs. 328.50 | Rs. 336.50 | -1.1% | 2026-10-23 |
| People's Bank | Rs. 328.34 | Rs. 336.01 | -1.2% | 2026-10-23 |
| Bank of Ceylon | Rs. 327.35 | Rs. 336.75 | -1.5% | 2026-10-23 |
| Nations Trust Bank | Rs. 326.78 | Rs. 337.82 | -1.6% | 2026-10-23 |
| Commercial Bank | Rs. 326.33 | Rs. 336.25 | -1.8% | 2026-10-23 |
Remittance services (Wise, Remitly, exchange houses) quote their own rates — compare the offered rate against this table plus their fee.
Popular USD to LKR conversions
At the mid-market rate of Rs. 332.23 per USD — use the converter above for any amount.
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. 332.23 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 USD rate at Sri Lankan banks today?
Today's published USD 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 USD locally.
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.
Sources & methodology
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How we calculate
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