What is the CAD to LKR rate today?

On 11 Nov 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 234.18 rupees for 1 Canadian Dollar. It is a reference rate; banks buy CAD below it and sell above it.

Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Canadian Dollar?

Over the past year the rate has gone from 216.94 to 234.18, so the rupee is 7.9% weaker against the Canadian Dollar. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 216.94 to 244.15.

What is the highest CAD to LKR rate?

Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 287.25 on 8 Jun 2022 and the lowest was 98.58 on 20 Jan 2016.

Why is my bank's CAD rate different?

Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for CAD) 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.

CAD / LKR · Currency

Canadian Dollar to Sri Lankan Rupee

Live · CBSL 11 Nov · bank rates 17:04

234.18LKR

−1.37 (−0.58%)since 10 Nov · rupee stronger

CBSL indicative rate · Wed, 11 Nov 2026

+1.31 (+0.56%) past month

Best for receiving CAD

231.54 Amãna Bank

Best for paying CAD abroad

236.19 Amãna Bank

Compare 12 banks ↓

CAD rates at 12 banks

What each bank actually pays and charges for CAD, 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

CAD

At the CBSL rate: Rs 234,182

1
Amãna Bank^*@ 231.54
Rs 231,540
best
2
SBI Sri Lanka@ 230.60
Rs 230,600
Rs 940 less
3
HNB@ 230.54
Rs 230,545
Rs 995 less
4
Commercial Bank@ 230.52
Rs 230,520
Rs 1,020 less
5
Sampath Bank@ 230.04
Rs 230,037
Rs 1,503 less
6
DFCC Bank@ 230.02
Rs 230,020
Rs 1,520 less
7
People's Bank@ 229.97
Rs 229,973
Rs 1,567 less
8
Nations Trust Bank@ 229.59
Rs 229,590
Rs 1,950 less
9
NDB Bank@ 229.26
Rs 229,260
Rs 2,280 less
10
Bank of Ceylon@ 228.95
Rs 228,951
Rs 2,589 less
11
Cargills Bank@ 228.94
Rs 228,940
Rs 2,600 less
12
Seylan Bank^*@ 227.97
Rs 227,966
Rs 3,574 less

You receive the amount shown at each bank's published TT buying rate, before any fees or commission.

* 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 CAD) 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.

Amãna Bank

SBI Sri Lanka

HNB

Commercial Bank

Sampath Bank

DFCC Bank

People's Bank

Nations Trust Bank

NDB Bank

Bank of Ceylon

Cargills Bank

Seylan Bank

227.97CBSL 234.18240.08

TT buyingTT selling

All CAD rates

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

						Updated
CBSL indicative	234.18
Amãna Bank^*	231.54	236.19	—	—	4.65	11 Nov
SBI Sri Lanka	230.60	238.50	—	—	7.90	11 Nov
HNB	230.54	237.74	—	—	7.19	11 Nov
Commercial Bank	230.52	237.81	228.57	237.81	7.29	11 Nov
Sampath Bank	230.04	238.19	229.67	—	8.15	11 Nov, 8:11 am
DFCC Bank	230.02	238.02	225.52	242.52	8.00	11 Nov, 9:37 am
People's Bank	229.97	237.45	228.48	237.45	7.48	11 Nov, 5:03 pm
Nations Trust Bank	229.59	238.64	227.87	238.64	9.05	11 Nov, 3:10 pm
NDB Bank	229.26	238.90	229.26	238.90	9.64	11 Nov
Bank of Ceylon	228.95	239.65	227.56	239.65	10.69	11 Nov, 10:00 am
Cargills Bank	228.94	239.29	226.92	239.29	10.35	11 Nov, 4:39 pm
Seylan Bank^*	227.97	240.08	221.43	240.08	12.11	11 Nov, 10:56 am

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CAD rates at each bank

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

About CAD to LKR

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

Common questions

What is the CAD to LKR rate today?: On 11 Nov 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 234.18 rupees for 1 Canadian Dollar. It is a reference rate; banks buy CAD below it and sell above it.
Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Canadian Dollar?: Over the past year the rate has gone from 216.94 to 234.18, so the rupee is 7.9% weaker against the Canadian Dollar. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 216.94 to 244.15.
What is the highest CAD to LKR rate?: Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 287.25 on 8 Jun 2022 and the lowest was 98.58 on 20 Jan 2016.
Why is my bank's CAD rate different?: Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for CAD) 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.