Currency and Currency exchange

What is Sri Lanka Currency?

Sri Lankan rupee

Is foreign currency accepted in Sri Lanka?

Foreign currency only accepted at banks and exchange counters. Room rates quoted in US dollars must be paid in equivalent Sri Lanka rupees (or credit card).

Sri Lanka currency

Sri Lanka has a decimal currency system. Currency notes are in the denominations of Rs.20, Rs.50, Rs.100 Rs.500 Rs.1000 and Rs.5000

Would I get a better rate at the bank or at private exchangers

Banks would give you the fixed price, The private exchanges would give a better rate and are open off business hours. Always use a currency converter like xe.com and know your exchange rates.

USD to Sri Lankan Rupee

Most exchanges would accept USD to Sri Lankan Rupee, and Sri Lankan Rupee to USD.

Some popular currency exchange service outlets in Sri Lanka

Prasanna Money Exchange (Pvt) Ltd

57 Galle main road Colombo 00600

0112 591 420

Monday – Sunday 08.00 – 19:30

Maruthi Money Exchange (Pvt) Ltd

285 Galle main Road, Colombo 00600

0112 362 086

Monday – Sunday 08.00 – 19:30

City Exchange (Pvt) Ltd

Address: York Street, Stress 00100

Phone: 0112 432 322

Monday – Sunday 08.00 – 19:00

Thomas Cook Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

K11, Crescat Boulevard, 89, Galle Road, Colombo 03 00300

0112 434 959

Monday – Sunday 10.00 – 18:00

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Last Modified: April 16, 2024