Hatton National Bank Exchange Rates Today
31 August 2026 · Source: https://www.hnb.lk/exchange-rates
| Currency | TT Buying (Rs) | TT Selling (Rs) | Cash Buying (Rs) | Cash Selling (Rs) | vs All Banks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD US Dollar | 324.25 | 331.50 | — | — | #3 of 9 |
| AED UAE Dirham | 87.64 | 90.97 | — | — | #3 of 6 |
| GBP British Pound | 438.04 | 449.91 | — | — | #3 of 8 |
| EUR Euro | 374.30 | 385.45 | — | — | #5 of 9 |
| AUD Australian Dollar | 230.83 | 239.04 | — | — | #3 of 9 |
| INR Indian Rupee | 3.28 | 3.64 | — | — | #5 of 8 |
| JPY Japanese Yen | 2.02 | 2.08 | — | — | #2 of 8 |
| CAD Canadian Dollar | 232.43 | 239.62 | — | — | #3 of 8 |
| SGD Singapore Dollar | 253.38 | 261.62 | — | — | #2 of 8 |
| CHF Swiss Franc | 397.93 | 411.74 | — | — | #5 of 8 |
| NZD New Zealand Dollar | 190.40 | 197.81 | — | — | #5 of 8 |
| CNY Chinese Yuan | 48.15 | 50.40 | — | — | #1 of 7 |
Hatton National Bank — known across Sri Lanka as HNB — is one of the country's oldest and largest private commercial banks. That history has translated into deep relationships with Sri Lanka's business community: exporters converting dollar invoice receipts, importers paying for goods in foreign currency, and SMEs managing foreign currency accounts as part of their regular operations. The rates on this page are what HNB publishes for all customers, but business account holders often work through their relationship managers for larger transactions where the headline rate is a starting point.
Today's HNB buying and selling rates are shown above. HNB competes actively in the corporate segment, which creates useful pressure on its retail rates too. When HNB is offering a sharp USD buying rate, it is often because it needs foreign currency to fund outgoing transactions for business customers — and those rates filter through to retail customers as well. The reverse is also true: on days when HNB has sufficient inbound corporate forex, its retail buying rate may be less aggressive.
For Sri Lankans working abroad and sending money home, HNB accounts accept inward remittances through the standard correspondent banking network and through remittance partners. The telegraphic transfer buying rate applies. One practical point for the HNB diaspora: HNB's mobile app and internet banking platform allow account holders abroad to manage accounts actively, which is useful if you hold a foreign currency account and want to control when you convert.
Sri Lanka's export community is one of the less-discussed but significant drivers of forex volumes at commercial banks. Apparel, tea and rubber exporters routinely convert large USD, EUR and GBP receipts at their main banks, and the rates they receive affect what rates the banks can offer retail customers. If HNB is carrying higher export conversion volumes on a given week, it sometimes shows in slightly better retail buying rates.
The comparison table below shows today's HNB rates against the other banks we track. Check specifically whether the gap between HNB and the day's best rate is meaningful on the amount you plan to convert — a rupee per dollar on USD 3,000 is LKR 3,000, which is real money.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HNB USD to LKR rate today?+
Today's Hatton National Bank USD buying and selling rates are shown in the table at the top of this page. These are sourced from HNB's published rate sheet and updated daily.
Is HNB good for receiving business export payments?+
Yes. HNB has a strong corporate and SME banking presence and handles significant export conversion volumes. Exporters with regular foreign currency income may benefit from discussing a relationship rate with their branch manager rather than using the published sheet for every conversion.
Can HNB account holders abroad manage their accounts online?+
Yes. HNB's internet banking and mobile app allow account holders to manage accounts remotely, including monitoring rates and initiating transactions. This is useful for diaspora customers who hold foreign currency accounts and want to time their conversions.
How does HNB compare to Commercial Bank on USD rates?+
HNB and Commercial Bank are both large private banks and typically post competitive rates. On some days HNB leads; on others Commercial Bank does. Check the comparison table on this page for today's ranking.
Can I negotiate a better rate for a large transfer at HNB?+
Yes. For larger transfers — typically USD 5,000 or above — it is worth contacting your HNB branch directly or speaking to a relationship manager before converting. Sri Lankan banks commonly quote better rates for large transactions than what appears on the public rate sheet.