Sri Lanka Travel Guide - Money

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Currency

Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR; symbol Rp) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Rp2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of Rp10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. There are also large numbers of commemorative coins in circulation.

Currency Exchange

Foreign currency can be changed at authorised exchanges, banks and hotels.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. American Express is also often accepted. Major cities have ATMs, although not all will accept international cards.The tourist board urges caution when paying by credit card due to the potential for fraud.

Traveller's Cheques

The rate of exchange for traveller's cheques can be better than the rate of exchange for cash. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Sat 0900-1300. Some city banks close at 1500, whilst some even have night bank facilities.

Exchange Rate Indicators

DateJul 08
£1.00=Rp213.77
$1.00=Rp107.67
€1.00=Rp170.98




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