Dollar rate today : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 340

July 17, 2026 at 11:03 AM

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), compared to Thursday, with the selling rate Rs. 340 in most banks.

According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar remain unchanged at Rs. 331.75 and Rs. 341.00, respectively. 

At NDB Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased from Rs. 331.85 to Rs. 331.60, while the selling rate has also reduced from Rs. 340.85 to Rs. 340.60.

At People’s Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased from Rs. 331.86 to Rs. 331.76, while the selling rate has also dropped from Rs. 340.69 to Rs. 340.58.

Commercial Bank reports that the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 330.30, while the selling rate has decreased from Rs. 340.25 to Rs. 340.

At Sampath Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased from Rs. 332.00 to Rs. 331.50, while the selling rate has also dropped from Rs. 341.00 to Rs. 340.50. (Newswire) 

Bank Buying Rate (LKR/USD) Previous Buying Rate Change Selling Rate (LKR/USD) Previous Selling Rate Change
Seylan Bank 331.75 331.75 No Change     341.00 341.00   No Change  
NDB Bank 331.60 331.85  

▼  0.25  

 

340.60 340.85 ▼  0.25 
People’s Bank 331.76 331.86 ▼  0.10 340.58 340.69 ▼  0.11
Commercial Bank of Ceylon 330.30 330.30 No Change 340 340.25 ▼  0.25
Sampath Bank 331.50 332.00 ▼  0.50 340.50 341.00 ▼  0.50