What is the SAR to LKR rate today?

On 22 Oct 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 88.48 rupees for 1 Saudi Riyal. It is a reference rate; banks buy SAR below it and sell above it.

Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Saudi Riyal?

Over the past year the rate has gone from 80.82 to 88.48, so the rupee is 9.5% weaker against the Saudi Riyal. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 80.82 to 89.92.

What is the highest SAR to LKR rate?

Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 97.25 on 9 May 2022 and the lowest was 29.19 on 14 Jun 2011.

Why is my bank's SAR rate different?

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

SAR / LKR · Currency

Saudi Riyal to Sri Lankan Rupee

88.48LKR

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

CBSL indicative rate · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

+0.54 (+0.61%) past month

Best for receiving SAR

87.62 People's Bank

Best for paying SAR abroad

89.36 Amãna Bank

Compare 10 banks ↓

SAR rates at 10 banks

What each bank actually pays and charges for SAR, 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

SAR

At the CBSL rate: Rs 442,420

1
People's Bank@ 87.62
Rs 438,106
best
2
Amãna Bank^*@ 87.61
Rs 438,050
Rs 55 less
3
Nations Trust Bank@ 85.20
Rs 426,000
Rs 12,105 less
4
NDB Bank@ 85.06
Rs 425,300
Rs 12,805 less
5
Seylan Bank^*@ 82.66
Rs 413,296
Rs 24,810 less

You receive the amount shown at each bank's published TT buying rate, before any fees or commission. 5 of 10 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 SAR) 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

Nations Trust Bank

NDB Bank

Seylan Bank

82.66CBSL 88.4892.40

TT buyingTT selling

All SAR rates

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

						Updated
CBSL indicative	88.48
People's Bank	87.62	89.39	79.94	90.92	1.77	22 Oct, 11:40 am
Amãna Bank^*	87.61	89.36	—	—	1.75	22 Oct
Nations Trust Bank	85.20	91.81	84.56	91.81	6.61	22 Oct, 11:10 am
NDB Bank	85.06	92.18	85.06	92.18	7.12	22 Oct
Seylan Bank^*	82.66	92.40	80.07	92.40	9.74	22 Oct, 10:27 am
Bank of Ceylon	—	—	78.18	93.96	—	22 Oct, 11:40 am
Cargills Bank	—	—	84.90	90.46	—	21 Oct, 10:28 am
Commercial Bank	—	—	81.31	91.46	—	21 Oct
DFCC Bank	—	—	83.26	93.76	—	22 Oct, 10:45 am
Sampath Bank	—	—	81.64	—	—	22 Oct, 8:11 am

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SAR rates at each bank

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

About SAR to LKR

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

Common questions

What is the SAR to LKR rate today?: On 22 Oct 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 88.48 rupees for 1 Saudi Riyal. It is a reference rate; banks buy SAR below it and sell above it.
Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Saudi Riyal?: Over the past year the rate has gone from 80.82 to 88.48, so the rupee is 9.5% weaker against the Saudi Riyal. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 80.82 to 89.92.
What is the highest SAR to LKR rate?: Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 97.25 on 9 May 2022 and the lowest was 29.19 on 14 Jun 2011.
Why is my bank's SAR rate different?: Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for SAR) 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.

SAR / LKR · Currency

Saudi Riyal to Sri Lankan Rupee

88.48LKR

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

CBSL indicative rate · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

+0.54 (+0.61%) past month

Best for receiving SAR

87.62 People's Bank

Best for paying SAR abroad

89.36 Amãna Bank

Compare 10 banks ↓

SAR rates at 10 banks

Amount

SAR

At the CBSL rate: Rs 442,420

1
People's Bank@ 87.62
Rs 438,106
best
2
Amãna Bank^*@ 87.61
Rs 438,050
Rs 55 less
3
Nations Trust Bank@ 85.20
Rs 426,000
Rs 12,105 less
4
NDB Bank@ 85.06
Rs 425,300
Rs 12,805 less
5
Seylan Bank^*@ 82.66
Rs 413,296
Rs 24,810 less

You receive the amount shown at each bank's published TT buying rate, before any fees or commission. 5 of 10 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

Nations Trust Bank

NDB Bank

Seylan Bank

82.66CBSL 88.4892.40

TT buyingTT selling

All SAR rates

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

						Updated
CBSL indicative	88.48
People's Bank	87.62	89.39	79.94	90.92	1.77	22 Oct, 11:40 am
Amãna Bank^*	87.61	89.36	—	—	1.75	22 Oct
Nations Trust Bank	85.20	91.81	84.56	91.81	6.61	22 Oct, 11:10 am
NDB Bank	85.06	92.18	85.06	92.18	7.12	22 Oct
Seylan Bank^*	82.66	92.40	80.07	92.40	9.74	22 Oct, 10:27 am
Bank of Ceylon	—	—	78.18	93.96	—	22 Oct, 11:40 am
Cargills Bank	—	—	84.90	90.46	—	21 Oct, 10:28 am
Commercial Bank	—	—	81.31	91.46	—	21 Oct
DFCC Bank	—	—	83.26	93.76	—	22 Oct, 10:45 am
Sampath Bank	—	—	81.64	—	—	22 Oct, 8:11 am

Other currencies

In the news

SAR rates at each bank

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

About SAR to LKR

Common questions

What is the SAR to LKR rate today?: On 22 Oct 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 88.48 rupees for 1 Saudi Riyal. It is a reference rate; banks buy SAR below it and sell above it.
Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Saudi Riyal?: Over the past year the rate has gone from 80.82 to 88.48, so the rupee is 9.5% weaker against the Saudi Riyal. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 80.82 to 89.92.
What is the highest SAR to LKR rate?: Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 97.25 on 9 May 2022 and the lowest was 29.19 on 14 Jun 2011.
Why is my bank's SAR rate different?: Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for SAR) 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.