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Official Rate Sheet: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) / Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 LKR = 0.3718 BDT

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Sri Lankan Rupee to Bangladeshi Taka Exchange Rate (LKR to BDT)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 LKR in BDT?

1 LKR = 0.3718 BDT

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) yields approximately 371.77 Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) (inverse rate: 1 BDT = 2.6899 LKR). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): LKR

You Receive (Estimate): BDT

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 LKR = 0.3718 BDT

Kurs odwrotny: 1 BDT = 2.6899 LKR

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check BDT to LKR (Bangladeshi Taka to Sri Lankan Rupee) Live Converter →

LKR to BDT Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Sri Lankan Rupee against Bangladeshi Taka

Period High

0.3762 BDT

Period Low

0.3673 BDT

Volatility / Avg

0.3718 BDT

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 0.3673 BDT

Max: 0.3762 BDT

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 0.3588 BDT

Max: 0.3848 BDT

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (LKR & BDT)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Sri Lankan Rupee → Bangladeshi Taka (LKR / BDT)

Wholesale Benchmark

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)	Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
1 LKR	0.37 BDT
5 LKR	1.86 BDT
10 LKR	3.72 BDT
25 LKR	9.29 BDT
50 LKR	18.59 BDT
100 LKR	37.18 BDT
200 LKR	74.35 BDT
250 LKR	92.94 BDT
500 LKR	185.88 BDT
1,000 LKR	371.77 BDT
2,500 LKR	929.42 BDT
5,000 LKR	1,858.84 BDT
10,000 LKR	3,717.67 BDT

Bangladeshi Taka → Sri Lankan Rupee (BDT / LKR)

Wholesale Benchmark

Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)	Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
1 BDT	2.69 LKR
5 BDT	13.45 LKR
10 BDT	26.90 LKR
25 BDT	67.25 LKR
50 BDT	134.49 LKR
100 BDT	268.99 LKR
200 BDT	537.97 LKR
250 BDT	672.46 LKR
500 BDT	1,344.93 LKR
1,000 BDT	2,689.86 LKR
2,500 BDT	6,724.64 LKR
5,000 BDT	13,449.28 LKR
10,000 BDT	26,898.57 LKR

Provider / Channel	LKR/BDT Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (BDT)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.3718 BDT	0.00%	1,858.84 BDT	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.3588 BDT	~3.50%	1,793.78 BDT	-65.06 BDT
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.3346 BDT	~10.00%	1,672.95 BDT	-185.88 BDT

1 LKR to BDT: Sri Lankan Rupee to Bangladeshi Taka Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 LKR to BDT or convert LKR to BDT describe the amount of Bangladeshi Taka received per 1 Sri Lankan Rupee. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 LKR = 0.3718 BDT (inverse: 1 BDT = 2.6899 LKR), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Sri Lanka ↔ Bangladesh)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and Bangladesh Bank shape the medium-to-long term valuation of LKR/BDT.

LKR and BDT Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

How the LKR to BDT Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Sri Lanka (LKR) and Bangladesh (BDT) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between LKR and BDT:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and Bangladesh Bank serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (BDT) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sri Lankan Rupee to Bangladeshi Taka Conversion

Common questions regarding Sri Lankan Rupee to Bangladeshi Taka conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 LKR in BDT today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 LKR = 0.3718 BDT), 1,000 Sri Lankan Rupee equals approximately 371.77 Bangladeshi Taka. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Sri Lankan Rupee?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with LKR?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.