Cash usage
Card and cash acceptance varies across Sri Lanka; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
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Sri Lanka Currency Guide
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Currency overview
Sri Lankan Rupee in Sri Lanka
CurrencySri Lankan Rupee
ISO codeLKR
Central bankCentral Bank of Sri Lanka
Currency profileView LKR factsMonetary framework
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee as its official currency.
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LKR0.003022 USD1 LKR = 0.0030215132 USD
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LKR at a glance
CurrencySri Lankan Rupee
ISO codeLKR
SymbolRs
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankCentral Bank of Sri Lanka
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Sri Lanka
Official use
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee as its official currency.
Payment environment
Card and cash acceptance varies across Sri Lanka; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
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FAQ
Sri Lanka currency questions
Which currency is used in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee as its official currency.
Does Sri Lanka have multiple official currencies?
Sri Lanka has one official currency: the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).
How can I compare the Sri Lankan rupee?
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