What is the AED to LKR rate today?

On 22 Oct 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 90.37 rupees for 1 UAE Dirham. It is a reference rate; banks buy AED below it and sell above it.

Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the UAE Dirham?

Over the past year the rate has gone from 82.53 to 90.37, so the rupee is 9.5% weaker against the UAE Dirham. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 82.53 to 91.92.

What is the highest AED to LKR rate?

Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 99.31 on 9 May 2022 and the lowest was 29.80 on 14 Jun 2011.

Why is my bank's AED rate different?

Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for AED) and a selling rate (what they charge you) either side of the indicative rate, and the gap differs by bank and by whether it is a telegraphic transfer, cash or a draft. Check the bank's own rates before you transact.

AED / LKR · Currency

UAE Dirham to Sri Lankan Rupee

90.37LKR

+0.04 (+0.05%)since 21 Oct · rupee weaker

CBSL indicative rate · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

+0.43 (+0.47%) past month

Best for receiving AED

89.49 People's Bank

Best for paying AED abroad

91.30 People's Bank

Compare 11 banks ↓

AED rates at 11 banks

What each bank actually pays and charges for AED, from its own published rates, next to the CBSL indicative rate. Banks can change rates during the day and may add fees, so confirm with the bank before you transact. All currencies at all banks

Amount

AED

At the CBSL rate: Rs 451,828

1
People's Bank@ 89.49
Rs 447,464
best
2
Amãna Bank^*@ 89.40
Rs 447,000
Rs 463 less
3
Sampath Bank@ 88.83
Rs 444,167
Rs 3,297 less
4
HNB@ 88.73
Rs 443,631
Rs 3,832 less
5
Cargills Bank@ 88.37
Rs 441,850
Rs 5,613 less
6
NDB Bank@ 87.94
Rs 439,700
Rs 7,764 less
7
Nations Trust Bank@ 87.37
Rs 436,850
Rs 10,613 less
8
Commercial Bank@ 87.33
Rs 436,650
Rs 10,814 less
9
Seylan Bank^*@ 84.05
Rs 420,271
Rs 27,193 less

You receive the amount shown at each bank's published TT buying rate, before any fees or commission. 2 of 11 banks don't publish this rate.

* Amãna's published rates apply up to USD 2,500 or equivalent; larger amounts are quoted on request.
* Seylan's selling rates apply to USD 1,000 or more, or equivalent.

Where each bank sits

Each bar runs from the bank's TT buying rate (left, what you get for AED) to its TT selling rate (right, what you pay). Further right on the left end is better for remittances; further left on the right end is better for paying abroad. The line is the CBSL rate.

People's Bank

Amãna Bank

Sampath Bank

HNB

Cargills Bank

NDB Bank

Nations Trust Bank

Commercial Bank

Seylan Bank

84.05CBSL 90.3795.86

TT buyingTT selling

All AED rates

LKR per 1 AED. TT is a telegraphic transfer (remittances, overseas payments); notes are cash over the counter. Best in each column is highlighted.

						Updated
CBSL indicative	90.37
People's Bank	89.49	91.30	83.69	93.43	1.81	22 Oct, 11:40 am
Amãna Bank^*	89.40	91.40	—	—	2.00	22 Oct
Sampath Bank	88.83	91.96	83.74	—	3.13	22 Oct, 8:11 am
HNB	88.73	92.06	—	—	3.33	22 Oct
Cargills Bank	88.37	92.37	86.71	92.37	4.00	21 Oct, 10:28 am
NDB Bank	87.94	92.85	87.94	92.85	4.91	22 Oct
Nations Trust Bank	87.37	93.42	86.71	93.42	6.05	22 Oct, 11:10 am
Commercial Bank	87.33	93.45	84.13	93.45	6.12	21 Oct
Seylan Bank^*	84.05	95.86	78.36	95.86	11.81	22 Oct, 10:27 am
Bank of Ceylon	—	—	81.72	95.20	—	22 Oct, 11:40 am
DFCC Bank	—	—	85.15	95.65	—	22 Oct, 10:45 am

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AED rates at each bank

The rate you get comes from your bank. These 16 banks publish their own daily buying and selling rates.

About AED to LKR

The UAE Dirham (AED) is the currency of the United Arab Emirates. The rate on this page is the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's daily indicative rate: the number of Sri Lankan rupees for 1 AED, published once each business day. When the number rises, the rupee has weakened against the UAE Dirham; when it falls, the rupee has strengthened.

Common questions

What is the AED to LKR rate today?: On 22 Oct 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 90.37 rupees for 1 UAE Dirham. It is a reference rate; banks buy AED below it and sell above it.
Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the UAE Dirham?: Over the past year the rate has gone from 82.53 to 90.37, so the rupee is 9.5% weaker against the UAE Dirham. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 82.53 to 91.92.
What is the highest AED to LKR rate?: Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 99.31 on 9 May 2022 and the lowest was 29.80 on 14 Jun 2011.
Why is my bank's AED rate different?: Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for AED) and a selling rate (what they charge you) either side of the indicative rate, and the gap differs by bank and by whether it is a telegraphic transfer, cash or a draft. Check the bank's own rates before you transact.

Sending money to Sri Lanka? Compare remittance costs or see fixed deposit rates.

AED / LKR · Currency

UAE Dirham to Sri Lankan Rupee

90.37LKR

+0.04 (+0.05%)since 21 Oct · rupee weaker

CBSL indicative rate · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

+0.43 (+0.47%) past month

Best for receiving AED

89.49 People's Bank

Best for paying AED abroad

91.30 People's Bank

Compare 11 banks ↓

AED rates at 11 banks

Amount

AED

At the CBSL rate: Rs 451,828

1
People's Bank@ 89.49
Rs 447,464
best
2
Amãna Bank^*@ 89.40
Rs 447,000
Rs 463 less
3
Sampath Bank@ 88.83
Rs 444,167
Rs 3,297 less
4
HNB@ 88.73
Rs 443,631
Rs 3,832 less
5
Cargills Bank@ 88.37
Rs 441,850
Rs 5,613 less
6
NDB Bank@ 87.94
Rs 439,700
Rs 7,764 less
7
Nations Trust Bank@ 87.37
Rs 436,850
Rs 10,613 less
8
Commercial Bank@ 87.33
Rs 436,650
Rs 10,814 less
9
Seylan Bank^*@ 84.05
Rs 420,271
Rs 27,193 less

You receive the amount shown at each bank's published TT buying rate, before any fees or commission. 2 of 11 banks don't publish this rate.

* Amãna's published rates apply up to USD 2,500 or equivalent; larger amounts are quoted on request.
* Seylan's selling rates apply to USD 1,000 or more, or equivalent.

Where each bank sits

People's Bank

Amãna Bank

Sampath Bank

HNB

Cargills Bank

NDB Bank

Nations Trust Bank

Commercial Bank

Seylan Bank

84.05CBSL 90.3795.86

TT buyingTT selling

All AED rates

LKR per 1 AED. TT is a telegraphic transfer (remittances, overseas payments); notes are cash over the counter. Best in each column is highlighted.

						Updated
CBSL indicative	90.37
People's Bank	89.49	91.30	83.69	93.43	1.81	22 Oct, 11:40 am
Amãna Bank^*	89.40	91.40	—	—	2.00	22 Oct
Sampath Bank	88.83	91.96	83.74	—	3.13	22 Oct, 8:11 am
HNB	88.73	92.06	—	—	3.33	22 Oct
Cargills Bank	88.37	92.37	86.71	92.37	4.00	21 Oct, 10:28 am
NDB Bank	87.94	92.85	87.94	92.85	4.91	22 Oct
Nations Trust Bank	87.37	93.42	86.71	93.42	6.05	22 Oct, 11:10 am
Commercial Bank	87.33	93.45	84.13	93.45	6.12	21 Oct
Seylan Bank^*	84.05	95.86	78.36	95.86	11.81	22 Oct, 10:27 am
Bank of Ceylon	—	—	81.72	95.20	—	22 Oct, 11:40 am
DFCC Bank	—	—	85.15	95.65	—	22 Oct, 10:45 am

Other currencies

In the news

AED rates at each bank

The rate you get comes from your bank. These 16 banks publish their own daily buying and selling rates.

About AED to LKR

Common questions

What is the AED to LKR rate today?: On 22 Oct 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 90.37 rupees for 1 UAE Dirham. It is a reference rate; banks buy AED below it and sell above it.
Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the UAE Dirham?: Over the past year the rate has gone from 82.53 to 90.37, so the rupee is 9.5% weaker against the UAE Dirham. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 82.53 to 91.92.
What is the highest AED to LKR rate?: Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 99.31 on 9 May 2022 and the lowest was 29.80 on 14 Jun 2011.
Why is my bank's AED rate different?: Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for AED) and a selling rate (what they charge you) either side of the indicative rate, and the gap differs by bank and by whether it is a telegraphic transfer, cash or a draft. Check the bank's own rates before you transact.

Sending money to Sri Lanka? Compare remittance costs or see fixed deposit rates.