Currency

You can easily exchange euros and US dollars, but paying in foreign currency or by card directly in shops is not common.

Last updated · July 2, 2026

Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Exchange: Airport, banks, ATMs
Card payments: Larger businesses only

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Money can be exchanged immediately at the airport after arrival, in local banks, or withdrawn from ATMs. You can easily exchange euros and US dollars, but paying in foreign currency or by card directly in shops is not common.

Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) - exchange rate: 1 CZK = 15 LKR, 1 EUR = 365 LKR, 1 USD = 309 LKR. The indicative exchange rate may change over time.

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