Dollar rate today : USD selling rate drops below Rs. 340

August 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03), compared to last Friday, with the selling rate ranging from Rs. 339 to Rs. 340. 

According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar remain unchanged at Rs. 331.50 and Rs. 340.75, respectively.

At NDB Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased from Rs. 331.25 to Rs. 331.20, while the selling rate has also dropped from Rs. 340.25 to Rs. 340.20.

At People’s Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased from Rs. 331.52 to Rs. 331.17, while the selling rate has also dropped from Rs. 340.33 to Rs. 339.98.

Commercial Bank reports that the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 329.55 to Rs. 329.80, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 339.50 to Rs. 339.75.

At Sampath Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar remain unchanged at Rs. 331.75 and Rs. 339.75, respectively. (Newswire) 

Bank Buying Rate (LKR/USD) Previous Buying Rate Change Selling Rate (LKR/USD) Previous Selling Rate Change
Seylan Bank 331.50 331.50 No Change     340.75 340.75   No Change  
NDB Bank 331.20 331.25 ▼  0.05 

 

340.20 340.25 ▼  0.05 
People’s Bank 331.17 331.52 ▼  0.35 339.98 340.33 ▼  0.35
Commercial Bank of Ceylon 329.80 329.55 ▲ 0.25 339.75 339.50 ▲ 0.25
Sampath Bank 331.75 331.75 No Change 339.75 339.75 No Change