How to send money to Sri Lanka from Denmark with the best DKK-LKR rate

Comparing based on your specific needs is the best way to send money from Denmark to Sri Lanka with confidence.

For DKK/LKR

• TorFx is our top pick for sending Danish Krone to Sri Lanka. For example, sending 50,702 DKK to LKR will cost you kr0 in fees, and you will receive 2,164,517.29 LKR.

• We would recommend Revolut for low cost, affordable transfers from Sri Lank Rupees to Sri Lanka. We found that Revolut is 0.1% cheaper than the second-best option. The cost is a combination of a fee of 0 DKK and an exchange rate for converting Danish Krone to Sri Lank Rupee that is 0.2% different to the mid-market rate.

• Fastest way to send money to Sri Lanka from Denmark is with TorFx. For example, if you send 50,702 DKK with TorFx to Sri Lanka, the transfer time is minutes - 24 hours based on our data.

Our analysis, and search results, include 9 providers that operate between Denmark and Sri Lanka. These are ranked by speed, overall cost and ease of use.

Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in Denmark when you need to send money to Sri Lanka.

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for Sri Lank Rupee when you send Danish Krone to Sri Lanka.

The current exchange rate between the Danish Krone and Sri Lank Rupee is 51.6061, and it constantly fluctuates.

When calculating the cost of sending money from Denmark to Sri Lanka, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current DKK-LKR mid-market rate is 51.6061 LKR per Danish Krone. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Sri Lank Rupee for your money.

• Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Revolut currently offers the lowest fees of 0 DKK per transfer (based on kr50,702 transfer). Although, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

• Amount Received: The total amount received in Sri Lank Rupee is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to Denmark from Sri Lanka. The higher the total amount received in Sri Lanka, the lower the cost of sending from Denmark.

It’s possible that waiting a day or two can help you get more LKR for the same amount of Danish Krone. But, the best way to lock in a price between Denmark and Sri Lanka is by using a forward contract.

A bank transfer is our recommended option for money transfers between Denmark and Sri Lanka. Revolut offers the best price on a bank transfer.

Here are all the ways to send money from Denmark to Sri Lanka:

Bank transfers

Bank transfers are often the best payment method for money transfers from Denmark to Sri Lanka.

A money transfer company like Revolut offer bank transfers between Denmark and Sri Lanka with lower fees and better exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank.

On average, Revolut is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 9 we tested when sending DKK to Sri Lanka.

Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Denmark to Sri Lanka with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with Xe.


Xe is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from Denmark to Sri Lanka, competing among a total of 9 active money transfer companies on this route.

Credit cards

We recommend avoiding credit cards where possible due to a lack of support and high fees.

If you have to use a credit card, we recommend comparing your options to find the company with the lowest fees.

Always choose providers that are regulated by financial authorities in both Denmark and Sri Lanka to ensure funds are protected.

Please refer to our directory of financial regulators worldwide for key regulatory bodies for money transfers between Denmark and Sri Lanka.

Some services have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer from Denmark to Sri Lanka.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. Some companies will become more expensive after certain thresholds are hit.

We’d recommend using TorFx if you need to send large amounts of DKK to Sri Lanka. The combination of rates and fees when sending to Sri Lanka is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Also, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving Denmark, or entering Sri Lanka. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive money in Sri Lanka. You can do a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, use a mobile wallet or receive money into a multi-currency account. It’s likely not all providers serving transfers from Denmark to Sri Lanka will offer every method, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

A direct transfer to a bank account is one of the more common ways to transfer from Denmark into Sri Lank Rupee. TorFx is the best company for bank transfers between Denmark and Sri Lanka.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between Denmark and Sri Lanka.

Mobile wallet services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular too, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Revolut.

When signing up to a money transfer company to send between Denmark and Sri Lanka, you will need to verify your ID.

The exact documents you need might vary and in some cases you will need more than one.

For the most part, in Denmark this will be a government ID like a passport or driver's license. In Sri Lanka it will be a similar set of documents, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Sri Lanka, or collecting in cash.

Big transactions between Denmark and Sri Lanka, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to know where the money comes from.

We recommend TorFx in part due to their easy sign up process in Denmark.

When sending large amounts of money between Denmark and Sri Lanka there will be tax implications to consider.

Some transfers into Sri Lank Rupee may need to be reported to tax authorities in Sri Lanka, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances differ in Sri Lanka based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in Denmark or Sri Lanka to discuss your personal circumstances.