Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates slightly against USD

October 28, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (28), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 336. 

According to Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 327.90, while the selling rate is also unchanged at Rs. 337.15.

At NDB Bank, the buying rate has increased from Rs. 327.70 to Rs. 327.90, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 336.70 to Rs. 336.90.

People’s Bank reports that the buying rate has increased from Rs. 328.15 toRs. 328.40, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 336.29 to Rs. 336.54.

At Commercial Bank, the buying rate remains unchanged at Rs. 326.33, while the selling rate is also unchanged at Rs. 336.25.

At Sampath Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar have increased from Rs. 328.25 to Rs. 328.50 and from Rs. 336.25 to Rs. 336.50, respectively. (Newswire)

Bank Buying Rate (LKR/USD) Previous Buying Rate Change Selling Rate (LKR/USD) Previous Selling Rate Change
Seylan Bank 327.90 327.90  No Change 337.15 337.15 No Change
NDB Bank 327.90 327.70 ▲ 0.20 336.90 336.70  ▲ 0.20 
People’s Bank 328.40 328.15 ▲ 0.25    336.54 336.29 ▲ 0.25 
Commercial Bank 326.33 326.33 No Change 336.25 336.25 No Change
Sampath Bank 328.50 328.25 ▲ 0.50 336.50 336.25 ▲ 0.50