Commercial Bank Exchange Rates Today
31 August 2026 · Source: https://www.combank.lk/exchange-rates
| Currency | TT Buying (Rs) | TT Selling (Rs) | Cash Buying (Rs) | Cash Selling (Rs) | vs All Banks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD US Dollar | 324.00 | 332.00 | 322.11 | 332.00 | #5 of 9 |
| AED UAE Dirham | 86.33 | 92.40 | 83.17 | 92.40 | #5 of 6 |
| GBP British Pound | 437.24 | 451.35 | 434.53 | 451.35 | #6 of 8 |
| EUR Euro | 373.96 | 386.51 | 371.41 | 386.51 | #6 of 9 |
| AUD Australian Dollar | 228.91 | 241.20 | 228.33 | 241.20 | #7 of 9 |
| INR Indian Rupee | 3.29 | 3.59 | 3.00 | 3.59 | #4 of 8 |
| JPY Japanese Yen | 2.02 | 2.08 | 2.02 | 2.08 | #3 of 8 |
| CAD Canadian Dollar | 232.42 | 239.88 | 230.43 | 239.88 | #4 of 8 |
| SGD Singapore Dollar | 250.49 | 264.87 | 249.87 | 264.87 | #7 of 8 |
| CHF Swiss Franc | 395.87 | 415.81 | 390.31 | 415.81 | #7 of 8 |
| NZD New Zealand Dollar | 190.07 | 198.09 | 187.61 | 198.09 | #6 of 8 |
If you are sending money home from abroad or converting foreign currency in Sri Lanka, Commercial Bank of Ceylon — usually just called ComBank — is one of the first names most people check. It is one of the largest private-sector commercial banks in the country, and its exchange rates are among the most widely quoted, which is exactly why it is worth comparing them rather than assuming they are the best available on any given day.
The table above shows today's Commercial Bank buying and selling rates for the currencies we track, pulled from the bank's published rate sheet. The buying rate is what the bank pays you when you bring in foreign currency or receive an inward remittance. The selling rate is what you pay when you buy foreign currency from the bank. The gap between the two is the spread, and it is where the bank makes its margin. For US dollars that spread is usually a few rupees; for less-traded currencies it widens noticeably.
One distinction matters more than most people realise: the telegraphic transfer (TT) rate and the currency-notes rate are not the same. If your relatives in Qatar or Italy send money through a bank transfer or a remittance partner, the TT buying rate applies, and it is normally better than the rate you would get walking into a branch with physical cash. If you are carrying notes, expect a lower figure. Our comparison uses TT rates unless marked otherwise, so check which one applies to your situation before you decide.
Commercial Bank publishes updated rates on working mornings and can revise them intraday when the interbank USD/LKR market moves. Weekend and public-holiday figures are usually carried over from the previous working day, so a rate you see on a Sunday is Friday's number. If you are moving a large amount — anything over a few thousand dollars — it is worth calling the branch or your relationship officer directly, because banks in Sri Lanka will often quote a slightly better rate for larger transactions than the one published on the public sheet.
Use the comparison table further down to see where Commercial Bank sits against the other banks today. On some days it leads on USD; on others a state bank or one of the mid-sized private banks is a rupee or more ahead. On a USD 2,000 transfer, one rupee of difference is roughly LKR 2,000 — enough to be worth thirty seconds of checking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Commercial Bank USD to LKR rate today?+
See the rate table at the top of this page for today's Commercial Bank USD buying and selling rates. These are updated daily from Commercial Bank's published rate sheet. The buying rate is what you receive when converting USD to LKR.
Does Commercial Bank give a better rate than Bank of Ceylon?+
The answer varies day by day. Use the comparison table on this page to see today's ranking across all Sri Lankan banks. On some days Commercial Bank leads on USD; on others, Bank of Ceylon or another bank posts a higher buying rate. Always check on the day you plan to convert.
What time does Commercial Bank update its exchange rates?+
Commercial Bank publishes updated exchange rates on working mornings, typically before 10 AM Sri Lanka time. Rates can be revised during the day if the interbank USD/LKR market moves significantly. Weekend and public holiday rates are carried over from the previous working day.
Is the ComBank remittance rate the same as the counter rate?+
No. The telegraphic transfer (TT) buying rate applies to electronic remittances received from abroad — this is the rate shown in the TT column in the table above. The currency-notes (cash) rate is lower and applies if you physically bring foreign currency notes to a branch. Always confirm which rate type applies to your transaction before converting.
Can I get a better rate for a large transfer at Commercial Bank?+
Yes, this is common practice at Sri Lankan banks. For transfers of USD 5,000 or more, it is worth calling your branch or relationship officer directly before converting. Commercial Bank, like other major banks, routinely quotes slightly better rates for larger transactions than what is published on the public rate sheet.