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Sri Lanka Currency

The Sri Lankan rupee is the official currency of Sri Lanka.

Official currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
RegionAsia Pacific
Central bankCentral Bank of Sri Lanka

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencySri Lankan Rupee (LKR, Rs)
Central bankCentral Bank of Sri Lanka
Currency arrangementSri Lanka uses LKR as official currency.

Paying in Sri Lanka

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

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.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

Compare card, ATM and cash-exchange costs in LKR, including any disclosed spread, fixed fee and foreign-transaction charge.

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Related currencies

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Sri Lanka currency questions

Which currency is used in Sri Lanka?

The Sri Lankan rupee is the official currency of Sri Lanka.

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?

Use the conversion links on this page to compare Sri Lanka's official currency with other major currencies.