Nations Trust Bank Exchange Rates Today
31 August 2026 · Source: https://www.ntb.lk/exchange-rates
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Nations Trust Bank — NTB — is smaller than the big state and private banks, and that changes how you should read its exchange rate. Smaller banks handle less foreign currency volume, which means they sometimes post a sharper rate to win business and sometimes post a duller one because they simply are not chasing it that week. There is more day-to-day variation here than at BOC or Commercial Bank, so checking rather than assuming matters more.
Today's NTB buying and selling rates are in the table above. NTB is known in Sri Lanka as a card-focused bank, and that is relevant to exchange rates in a way people often miss. If you are a Sri Lankan travelling abroad and paying by card, the rate applied is not the rate on this page — it is the card network's rate on the day of settlement, plus the bank's foreign transaction markup. Comparing a card spend against a cash conversion means comparing the total cost, not just the headline rate.
For inward remittances, NTB applies the telegraphic transfer buying rate, and for a smaller bank the practical question is usually whether your sender's exchange house or corresponding bank routes to NTB cleanly. If a transfer takes an extra day because it hops through an intermediary, a marginally better rate can be a false economy — especially in a week where the rupee is moving.
Rates are published on working mornings and can be revised intraday. Weekend figures reflect the previous working day.
Our view: check NTB when you are converting a moderate amount and are not tied to a particular bank, because it periodically posts one of the better rates on the board and most people never look. For very large transfers, the larger banks' ability to quote a negotiated rate usually wins. The comparison table below shows today's standing against the other banks we track.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NTB's USD to LKR rate today?+
Today's Nations Trust Bank USD buying and selling rates are shown in the table at the top of this page. These are sourced from NTB's published rate sheet and updated daily.
How does NTB's card foreign transaction rate compare to its cash rate?+
NTB's published exchange rate (shown above) applies to branch cash conversions and remittances. When you pay by NTB card abroad, the card network's daily rate plus NTB's foreign transaction markup applies — this is a different calculation. For a fair comparison, check the total card cost including the markup, not just the headline published rate.
Is NTB's rate better than the big banks?+
NTB's rate varies more day-to-day than the larger banks and sometimes surprises on the upside. Check the comparison table on this page for today's actual ranking — on some days NTB posts one of the better rates, on others it trails the leaders.
How long does a remittance take to arrive at NTB?+
Standard international transfers to NTB typically arrive within 1–3 working days depending on the sending bank and correspondent banking route. If your sender's bank does not have a direct relationship with NTB, the transfer may route through an intermediary, adding a day. Ask the sender to confirm the routing before initiating.
What time does NTB update its exchange rates?+
Nations Trust Bank publishes updated rates on working mornings. Intraday revisions can occur if the interbank market moves significantly. Weekend and public holiday rates reflect the previous working day's figures.