How to order Sri Lankan Rupees
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Order your Sri Lankan Rupees online via our click & collect currency service. Choose your collection date and pick up from your local M&S store's bureau de change.
Click & collect Sri Lankan Rupees in as little as 60 seconds.
*Subject to availability.
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Buy Sri Lankan Rupees in person from a participating M&S store. With locations nationwide - many open seven days a week and late into the evening - you can buy your Travel Money at your convenience.
Why buy Sri Lankan Rupees from M&S Travel Money?
Planning a trip to Sri Lanka? Get travel-ready with M&S Travel Money, the easy way to get your LKR.
- Stores open 7 days a week.*
- A choice of collection options.
- The market's widest range of currencies.
*Store opening hours vary.
What you need to know about the Sri Lankan Rupee currency
The Sri Lankan Rupee is the official currency of Sri Lanka. Its currency code is LKR and its symbols are Re (singular) and Rs (plural). Each Rupee contains 100 Cents.
The currency comes in both coins and banknotes.
Coins include:
1¢ (Cent), 2¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, Rs1 (Rupee), Rs2, Rs5, Rs10
Banknotes include:
Rs10, Rs20, Rs50, Rs100, Rs500, Rs1,000, Rs2,000, Rs5,000
You can buy Sri Lankan Rupees online using M&S Travel Money's click & collect service.
Please note not all denominations are available to exchange.
Guide to Sri Lanka
Golden beaches, misty tea plantations, and ancient ruins - Sri Lanka is a land of beauty and history.
Explore the rock fortress of Sigiriya, spot elephants in Yala National Park, or take a scenic train ride through the picturesque highlands.
Whether you’re seeking adventure or tranquillity, Sri Lanka is a destination like no other.
Frequently asked questions
Although the Sri Lankan Rupee is a restricted currency, it can be purchased in the UK at reputable bureaux de change like M&S Travel Money. However, travellers can only carry 20,000 Sri Lankan Rupees into Sri Lanka, and anything over $15,000 USD must be declared.
Yes, visitors can take up to 20,000 Sri Lanka Rupees out of Sri Lanka.
Bank cards are widely accepted throughout Sri Lanka, but many businesses, especially in remote areas, are cash-only. Travelling with cash currency means you'll always have a way to pay and helps you avoid the fees, charges, and unfavourable exchange rates associated with making card payments abroad.
Sri Lanka is a low-cost destination. Typical prices include:
- Meal at an inexpensive restaurant: Rs1,000 (£2.68)
- Domestic beer: Rs700 (£1.88)
- Cup of coffee: Rs784.29 (£2.10)
- Bottle of water: Rs112 (£0.30)
Check out the current GBP to LKR exchange rate using our currency converter.
No, you can’t use any other currencies in Sri Lanka. The official currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee, which is the only legal tender in the country.
Yes, British passport holders require a visa to visit Sri Lanka. You need to apply for a Sri Lanka ‘Electronic Travel Authorisation’ (ETA) online ahead of your trip. See GOV.UK for further details.
A tip of around 10% is appreciated in Sri Lanka.
Many languages are spoken in Sri Lanka, reflecting the country’s diverse heritage. The main two are Sinhala and Tamil. You’ll likely also hear Creole and other minority languages.
Sri Lanka is generally considered a safe country for tourists. However, it’s best to always check the latest government advice before travelling abroad. Visit GOV.UK for further information.
December to March is considered the best time to visit Sri Lanka. The weather is dry and warm, offering excellent conditions for outdoor activities such as surfing.
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