Bank of Ceylon Exchange Rates Today
31 August 2026 · Source: https://www.boc.lk/rates-tariff
| Currency | TT Buying (Rs) | TT Selling (Rs) | Cash Buying (Rs) | Cash Selling (Rs) | vs All Banks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD US Dollar | 323.50 | 332.50 | 323.50 | 332.50 | #7 of 9 |
| GBP British Pound | 437.19 | 451.29 | 434.10 | 451.74 | #7 of 8 |
| EUR Euro | 372.58 | 386.36 | 369.59 | 386.22 | #8 of 9 |
| AUD Australian Dollar | 228.06 | 241.55 | 227.63 | 241.55 | #9 of 9 |
| INR Indian Rupee | 3.09 | 3.69 | 2.88 | 3.70 | #8 of 8 |
| JPY Japanese Yen | 2.01 | 2.09 | 1.98 | 2.09 | #7 of 8 |
| CAD Canadian Dollar | 230.89 | 241.58 | 229.50 | 241.58 | #7 of 8 |
| SGD Singapore Dollar | 252.64 | 263.03 | 247.26 | 263.03 | #4 of 8 |
| CHF Swiss Franc | 397.21 | 415.81 | 384.69 | 415.81 | #6 of 8 |
| NZD New Zealand Dollar | 188.93 | 199.33 | 186.81 | 199.33 | #7 of 8 |
| CNY Chinese Yuan | 47.67 | 49.89 | 45.13 | 49.89 | #4 of 7 |
Bank of Ceylon, or BOC, is the state-owned bank most Sri Lankan families abroad end up dealing with at some point — often because a parent or grandparent has held an account there for decades, or because the bank has a presence in certain overseas locations. That familiarity is convenient, but it is also the reason many people never check whether BOC's rate is actually competitive on the day they transfer.
Today's BOC buying and selling rates are shown above. Because Bank of Ceylon is state-owned, its rates tend to track the Central Bank's indicative rate fairly closely and move in smaller steps than some private banks, which can be an advantage when the rupee is volatile and a disadvantage when the market moves sharply in your favour and BOC is slow to follow. Over a full month the difference tends to even out, but on any single day it can be meaningful.
BOC is also one of the banks most heavily used for inward worker remittances, and remittance-specific rates or promotional rates sometimes apply that differ from the general published sheet. If you are sending through an exchange house partner in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait or Qatar rather than a direct bank transfer, the rate you actually receive is set by that partner arrangement, not necessarily by the figure on this page. Check the confirmation slip against our table — if there is a large gap, the exchange house is taking a cut.
For account holders, another practical point: BOC's foreign currency accounts let you hold dollars rather than converting immediately. If the rupee is weakening and you do not need the money right away, holding foreign currency and converting later has been a useful strategy in various periods. That is not advice and the rupee can move either way, but it is an option most people forget exists.
Rates are published on working mornings. On weekends and public holidays the last working day's figures stand. Branch counter rates for physical currency notes are lower than the telegraphic transfer rates used for electronic remittances — see the comparison table below to check how BOC ranks against the other banks we track today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BOC USD to LKR rate today?+
Today's Bank of Ceylon USD buying and selling rates are shown in the table at the top of this page. These are sourced from BOC's published rate sheet and updated daily.
How does BOC compare to People's Bank on exchange rates?+
Both BOC and People's Bank are state-owned, and their rates often move in similar patterns. The difference on any given day is usually small but real. Check the comparison table on this page for today's side-by-side ranking.
Is the BOC remittance rate the same as the published rate?+
Not always. BOC sometimes runs promotional remittance rates through specific partner exchange houses that differ from the general published rate. If you are sending through a remittance partner, check the confirmation slip against the TT buying rate shown above. Any large gap is the remittance partner's margin.
Does Bank of Ceylon follow the Central Bank exchange rate?+
BOC, as a state-owned bank, tends to price its rates close to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's daily indicative rate. This means its movements are generally steady rather than aggressive. Private banks sometimes post sharper rates when they need to attract foreign currency volume.
Can I hold foreign currency in a BOC account?+
Yes. Bank of Ceylon offers foreign currency accounts (FCBU accounts) that allow you to hold USD, EUR, GBP and other currencies without converting immediately. This can be useful if you want to wait for a more favourable rupee rate before converting.