Seylan Bank Exchange Rates Today
31 August 2026 · Source: https://www.seylan.lk/exchange-rates
| Currency | TT Buying (Rs) | TT Selling (Rs) | Cash Buying (Rs) | Cash Selling (Rs) | vs All Banks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD US Dollar | 324.40 | 331.40 | 323.65 | 332.90 | #2 of 9 |
| AED UAE Dirham | 83.06 | 94.75 | 77.43 | 94.75 | #6 of 6 |
| GBP British Pound | 434.91 | 453.60 | 420.22 | 453.60 | #8 of 8 |
| EUR Euro | 372.22 | 388.27 | 359.40 | 388.27 | #9 of 9 |
| AUD Australian Dollar | 228.43 | 242.01 | 215.04 | 242.01 | #8 of 9 |
| INR Indian Rupee | 3.09 | 3.78 | — | — | #7 of 8 |
| JPY Japanese Yen | 2.00 | 2.10 | 1.94 | 2.10 | #8 of 8 |
| CAD Canadian Dollar | 229.86 | 242.15 | 223.25 | 242.15 | #8 of 8 |
| SGD Singapore Dollar | 249.56 | 265.56 | 243.25 | 265.56 | #8 of 8 |
| CHF Swiss Franc | 392.48 | 417.83 | 382.06 | 417.83 | #8 of 8 |
| NZD New Zealand Dollar | 186.73 | 201.89 | 177.81 | 201.89 | #8 of 8 |
| CNY Chinese Yuan | 46.01 | 51.47 | 39.98 | 51.47 | #7 of 7 |
Seylan Bank is one of Sri Lanka's better-known mid-sized private commercial banks, and it has built a particular reputation among customers who deal in physical foreign currency — tourists converting notes at a branch counter, returning migrant workers exchanging the cash they carried home, and small businesses handling cash from overseas clients. If you are carrying foreign currency in notes and want to convert at a bank branch, Seylan is a name that regularly comes up alongside the larger state and private banks.
Today's Seylan buying and selling rates are in the table above. Like all commercial banks in Sri Lanka, Seylan publishes two sets of rates: telegraphic transfer (TT) rates for electronic remittances, and currency-notes rates for physical cash. The notes buying rate is always lower than the TT buying rate — the bank is compensating for the cost and risk of handling, sorting and re-exporting physical currency. If you are converting notes at the counter, expect the rate under the cash column. If you are receiving an electronic transfer from abroad, the TT rate applies.
For walk-in customers, Seylan branches in Colombo and major cities generally process foreign currency exchange without an appointment, though for larger amounts — more than the equivalent of a few thousand dollars — calling ahead is worth doing. You will need to show your national identity card or passport, and any purchase of foreign currency will require documentation per Central Bank guidelines.
Seylan updates its published rates on working mornings and may revise intraday if the market moves. Weekend rates are carried forward from Friday. If you arrive at a branch on a Monday morning and the rate looks slightly different from what you see here, it may be that the morning update has just been posted — this page reflects the published sheet updated daily.
The comparison table below shows how Seylan ranks against the other banks today. On some days it is competitive on specific currencies; on others it trails the leaders by a noticeable margin. For cash exchange in particular, comparing across banks before you leave home can save a meaningful amount.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seylan Bank's USD to LKR rate today?+
Today's Seylan Bank USD buying and selling rates are shown in the table at the top of this page. These are sourced from Seylan's published rate sheet and updated daily.
Can I exchange foreign currency notes at a Seylan branch?+
Yes. Seylan Bank branches offer foreign currency note exchange at the counter. The currency-notes buying rate (shown in the cash column of the table above) applies — this is lower than the TT rate for electronic transfers. Bring your national ID or passport and plan for the transaction to take a few minutes.
Does Seylan offer better rates for larger cash conversions?+
For larger amounts, it is worth calling the branch ahead to confirm the available rate. Branch managers sometimes have flexibility on rates for larger transactions. Calling ahead also ensures the branch has sufficient local currency on hand.
How does Seylan compare to HNB on exchange rates?+
Seylan is smaller than HNB and its rates tend to be competitive without always leading the market. On specific days and for specific currencies it can match or beat larger banks. Check the comparison table on this page for today's ranking.
What time does Seylan Bank update its exchange rates?+
Seylan Bank publishes updated rates on working mornings. Rates may be revised intraday if the interbank market moves. Weekend and public holiday rates reflect the most recent working day's published figures.