Exchanging US dollars for Sri Lankan rupees (USD/LKR)

330.1 LKRper 1 USD−0.15% over 24hCalculation refreshed today at 17:331 USD = 330.1 LKROfficial rate; the final rate in the request may differ.
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The rupee fell sharply in 2022 and has been stabilising since. The rate floats, so the USD/LKR figure is agreed before payment.

The Federal Reserve issues the US dollar, and its rate moves with Fed policy and the state of the American economy. At ATM24 the exchange is arranged through the site form or a manager.

Typical reasons for this exchange

Holidaymakers in the south of the island use this direction, along with tea tour visitors and businesses buying tea and spices.

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The currency itself

The Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) is issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and divides into 100 cents. The rate floats. A sharp economic crisis and a sovereign default in 2022 devalued the rupee heavily, and conditions have been stabilising since.

How the exchange runs

Leave a request through the site form or message a manager directly: the dollar amount, the city and a convenient payout option for rupees. The USD/LKR rate and the payout are confirmed before payment.

USD to LKR rate movement

Current exchange-rate information and analysis

USD / LKRUSD to LKR

About exchanging USD to LKR

About USD (US Dollar)

US Dollar (USD) is a fiat currency used in the selected exchange direction. The country or currency area is United States and countries or territories using the US dollar. The issuer is listed separately, because the block should distinguish where the currency is used from the authority responsible for issuing it.

There are 100 cents in 1 US dollar. Before the operation, the user should confirm the receiving method, bank or payment service, beneficiary name, and local payment details. If the wrong currency is selected or the details are incomplete, the transfer may be delayed or fail to credit automatically.

ISO 4217
USD
Symbol
$
Country
United States
1 USD
100 cents

About LKR (Sri Lankan Rupee)

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is a fiat currency used in the selected exchange direction. The country or currency area is Sri Lanka. The issuer is listed separately, because the block should distinguish where the currency is used from the authority responsible for issuing it.

There are 100 cents in 1 Sri Lankan rupee. Before the operation, the user should confirm the receiving method, bank or payment service, beneficiary name, and local payment details. If the wrong currency is selected or the details are incomplete, the transfer may be delayed or fail to credit automatically.

ISO 4217
LKR
Symbol
Rs
Country
Sri Lanka
1 LKR
100 cents

Recent USD to LKR rate

  1. Today330.1 LKR

    CURRENT

  2. 24 hours ago330.61 LKR

    −0.15%

  3. One month ago327.4 LKR

    +0.83%

  4. One year ago302.21 LKR

    +9.23%

Today’s rate is shown on the left, followed by earlier values. Percentages show growth to the current value.

How to exchange USD to LKR with ATM24

A calculation and request for the selected pair; available methods depend on the direction.

  1. STEP

    Enter the amount

    Specify the amount in USD and how you want to receive LKR.

  2. STEP

    Confirm the request

    A manager confirms the final rate and sends the payment details.

  3. STEP

    Make the payment

    Once the terms are confirmed, you receive the payment details.

  4. STEP

    Receive LKR

    The manager confirms the payout method and expected timing with the request terms.

Secure USD to LKR exchange

Clear terms and support at every stage of the exchange

Rate confirmation

The page calculation is indicative. A value is fixed only when the request terms are confirmed.

Rate at confirmation312.62 LKR Held for 14 min 52 sec

This is the page calculation. The final rate and amount are fixed only after the terms are confirmed.

AML screening

We screen the transaction details before the exchange and apply the required AML procedures.

  • Source of funds
  • Receive details
  • Sanctions lists

Request tracking

We track the transaction status and stay in touch until it is complete. If the transaction cannot be completed, we return the funds.

  1. Request accepted
  2. USD received
  3. LKR payout
  4. Receipt confirmed

Example USD → LKR status: a manager confirms the terms and stays in touch until completion.

Terms before payment

Before payment, we confirm the rate, the amount you will receive, and the transaction terms.

REQUEST #A-4821✓ Fixed
Exchange rate
312.62 LKR
Amount
635 USD
To receive
198,514.17 LKR
The calculation was refreshed with the page; values are fixed after the terms are confirmed.

Data privacy

We use data only to process the transaction and handle it in accordance with our privacy policy.

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Phone
+7 ••• ••• 42 18
Data is not shared with third parties

Support stays in touch

We help at every step in messengers, before and after the exchange.

Average response time
up to 5 minutes
We support your request
until completion
Monthly exchanges
4,300+

Available channels and response times depend on current workload.

I would like to exchange 635 USD to LKR.

Current calculation: rate 312.62 LKR, amount to receive 198,514.17 LKR. I will check the available terms.

After the terms are confirmed, the manager will send payment details and next steps.

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Banks and ways to receive LKR

Availability of a specific bank or payment system depends on the direction, amount, and agreed terms.

  • HNB
  • Bank of Ceylon
  • People's Bank Sri Lanka
  • Sampath Bank

Reviews of USD to LKR exchange

Real stories from real people

Serge Ts

Google

Reliable, working exchanger. Used it 2 times on Koh Phangan. Worked with manager Stanislav.

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Veronica Volar

Google

Highest recommendations for this service! Honest exchange, at a good rate, everything fast, without unnecessary hassle like at other exchangers (verification, video confirmation and other crap). Pleasant people to communicate with, respond tactfully to all questions, don't disappear, perform the sequence of actions clearly. I've been in immigration for almost 10 years, traveled many countries, so I can compare. Honest and decent compatriots, especially in money exchange, practically don't exist these days, a rare dying species, as they say. Thank you, guys! It was a pleasure to interact. I will use you again and recommend to friends.

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Andrey Soyka

Google

The guys work promptly. They answer quickly, help where it's unclear. Manager Stanislav explained everything in detail, even a child could handle it) The rate is reasonable, very satisfied with the service.

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Денис

Yandex

Exchanged here at the best rate. Thanks to manager Emil.

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FAQ about exchanging USD for LKR

How is the dollar to rupee rate set?

The rate floats and moves with the market. The rate for your request is settled in advance.

What happens after I send a request?

A manager gets in touch, checks the amount and the payout method, then quotes the rate and the final sum. There are no automated transactions: a person handles the deal.

Is there a minimum amount?

Limits depend on the direction and the city, so the manager confirms them when the request is placed, together with the rate.

Which ways to receive LKR are available when exchanging USD?

Available methods come from active directions and appear in the calculator. A manager confirms the final option with the request terms.

Does ATM24 offer online USD to LKR conversion?

Yes. Calculate the amount on the page and submit a request online. A manager will confirm the rate, payment details, and available receive method.

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