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Sri Lanka — LKR

Send Money from the UAE to Sri Lanka

Compare live AED to LKR exchange rates and fees from licensed UAE providers. See how many rupees reach your family in Sri Lanka before you send.

Rates last verified: 17 Jul 2026

Many Sri Lankans working in the UAE send money home regularly, and after the currency swings of recent years, the AED to LKR rate is something worth watching closely. The difference between providers can add up to a meaningful amount of rupees over a year of transfers.

This page compares live AED to LKR rates from licensed UAE providers and builds the fee into the final figure, so you see the real rupees that reach the account or pickup point in Sri Lanka — not just a tempting headline rate.

If you want to send money to a Sri Lanka bank account, that's the most common method here, and many deposits are credited the same day. Cash pickup through established networks remains popular for relatives who prefer to collect in person. Exchange houses such as LuLu and Al Ansari are reliable for same-day, no-fee transfers, while digital services like Wise and Remitly often compete strongly on the rate.

Have your recipient's bank account details ready before you start, and check the live rate on the provider's app the moment you transfer, since it moves through the day. Enter your amount below, choose Sri Lanka, and the tool ranks providers by the actual rupees delivered.

AED
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Estimated Rates
Based on daily mid-market rates and provider margins — confirm with the provider before sending
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LuLu Exchange
Zero fees
LKR 88,905
Rate: 88.91Fee: FreeSame day
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Al Ansari
LKR 88,454
Rate: 88.45Fee: FreeSame day
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R
Remitly
Popular
LKR 88,373
Rate: 89.45Fee: AED 12.00Instant
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W
Wise
LKR 88,011
Rate: 89.81Fee: AED 20.001–2 days
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U
Western Union
LKR 87,478
Rate: 88.18Fee: AED 8.00Minutes
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Not yet available to UAE residents
Licensed but not live for UAE residents yet — shown for reference, not ranked.
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Revolut
89.82 per AED
LKR 89,821

These are today's guide rates. Your final rate is set at transfer. Not financial advice.

Rates checked against each provider's official published rates.

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LKR rate — last 21 days
Down 1.4%
31 Jul20 Aug
Checked every morning
We pull fresh rates from all 6 providers daily, so nothing you see here is stale.
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Every provider is regulated by the UAE Central Bank. No grey-market shortcuts.
What you see is what lands
Fees are already baked into the 'They receive' number, so there are no surprises.

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How your recipient can receive it

Bank transfer
To any Sri Lankan bank account — typically settles within one to two working days.
Mobile wallet
Sri Lanka's Lanka Remit network connects most major banks and mobile operators for direct wallet delivery.
Cash pickup
Available at bank branches and exchange counters across the country.