National Development Bank Exchange Rates Today
31 August 2026 · Source: https://www.ndbbank.com/rates/exchange-rates
| Currency | TT Buying (Rs) | TT Selling (Rs) | Cash Buying (Rs) | Cash Selling (Rs) | vs All Banks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD US Dollar | 323.50 | 332.50 | 323.50 | 332.50 | #7 of 9 |
| AED UAE Dirham | 86.89 | 91.78 | 86.89 | 91.78 | #4 of 6 |
| SAR Saudi Riyal | 83.90 | 90.95 | 83.90 | 90.95 | #2 of 2 |
| GBP British Pound | 438.00 | 453.51 | 438.00 | 453.51 | #4 of 8 |
| EUR Euro | 375.18 | 388.95 | 375.18 | 388.95 | #4 of 9 |
| AUD Australian Dollar | 229.68 | 242.72 | 229.68 | 242.72 | #6 of 9 |
| INR Indian Rupee | 3.38 | 3.49 | — | — | #1 of 8 |
| JPY Japanese Yen | 2.02 | 2.10 | 2.02 | 2.10 | #4 of 8 |
| CAD Canadian Dollar | 231.87 | 241.79 | 231.87 | 241.79 | #6 of 8 |
| SGD Singapore Dollar | 252.63 | 263.77 | 252.63 | 263.77 | #5 of 8 |
| CHF Swiss Franc | 399.56 | 415.81 | 399.56 | 415.81 | #3 of 8 |
| NZD New Zealand Dollar | 191.24 | 199.88 | 191.24 | 199.88 | #2 of 8 |
| CNY Chinese Yuan | 47.43 | 50.22 | 47.43 | 50.80 | #5 of 7 |
National Development Bank — NDB — occupies a specific niche in Sri Lanka's banking landscape: it began as a development finance institution before becoming a full commercial bank, and that heritage shapes who its core customers are. A significant part of NDB's foreign exchange business comes from corporates handling trade finance — importers opening letters of credit, exporters converting invoice proceeds, and businesses with foreign currency-denominated facilities. The rates on this page apply to all NDB customers, but the bank's bread-and-butter forex activity is not primarily retail walk-ins.
That context matters when you are reading NDB's rates. The bank prices its retail forex to remain competitive without necessarily being the most aggressive in the market. Its rates tend to be consistent and reasonable for customers who already hold NDB accounts and want to make currency conversions as part of their regular banking — rather than customers shopping purely for the best single rate on a given day.
Today's NDB buying and selling rates are shown above. As with all Sri Lankan banks, the telegraphic transfer (TT) rates apply to inward and outward electronic transfers. If you are an NDB account holder receiving a remittance from abroad, the TT buying rate is what applies when the funds arrive. If you are paying a foreign supplier, the selling rate applies.
For businesses in Sri Lanka that invoice overseas clients in USD, EUR or GBP, NDB provides trade finance products and forward contracts that allow you to lock in an exchange rate for future transactions. These are negotiated through your relationship manager and are not reflected in the published rate sheet, but they are worth discussing if your business has regular foreign currency income or outgoings.
NDB updates its rates on working mornings. Weekend and public holiday rates reflect the previous working day. The comparison table below shows how NDB sits against the other banks today — on most days it tracks the midpoint of the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NDB's USD to LKR rate today?+
Today's National Development Bank USD buying and selling rates are shown in the table at the top of this page. These are sourced from NDB's published rate sheet and updated daily.
Is NDB good for business foreign currency transactions?+
Yes. NDB has a strong trade finance and corporate banking background. Businesses with regular import/export transactions or foreign currency invoicing can discuss tailored rates and forward contracts with their NDB relationship manager.
Can NDB customers receive inward remittances from abroad?+
Yes. NDB accounts accept inward electronic remittances through the standard correspondent banking network. The TT buying rate shown in the table above applies. Contact NDB to confirm your account's SWIFT details before the sender initiates the transfer.
How does NDB compare to larger banks on exchange rates?+
NDB's rates are generally competitive without consistently leading the market. Its corporate focus means rates are priced to be fair for account holders rather than to win retail walk-in business. Check the comparison table on this page for today's ranking against all tracked banks.
What time does NDB update its exchange rates?+
NDB publishes updated rates on working mornings. Intraday revisions can occur if market conditions change significantly. Weekend and public holiday rates reflect the previous working day's published figures.