GBP to BDT Exchange Rate Today
British Pound to Bangladeshi Taka conversion for the UK's 500K+ Bangladeshi community. Track live rates for remittances to Sylhet, Dhaka.
1000 GBP =
166,330.02BDT
1 BDT = 0.006 GBP
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GBP to BDT conversion table
Common amounts at the current mid-market rate of 1 GBP = 166.33 BDT.
| GBP | BDT |
|---|---|
| 1 GBP | 166.33 BDT |
| 5 GBP | 831.65 BDT |
| 10 GBP | 1,663 BDT |
| 25 GBP | 4,158 BDT |
| 50 GBP | 8,317 BDT |
| 100 GBP | 16,633 BDT |
| 500 GBP | 83,165 BDT |
| 1,000 GBP | 166,330 BDT |
| 5,000 GBP | 831,650 BDT |
| BDT | GBP |
|---|---|
| 1 BDT | 0.0060 GBP |
| 5 BDT | 0.0301 GBP |
| 10 BDT | 0.0601 GBP |
| 25 BDT | 0.1503 GBP |
| 50 BDT | 0.3006 GBP |
| 100 BDT | 0.6012 GBP |
| 500 BDT | 3.01 GBP |
| 1,000 BDT | 6.01 GBP |
| 5,000 BDT | 30.06 GBP |
Mid-market rate — the midpoint banks trade at, before any provider adds a margin. What you actually receive is below.
What you actually get for 1,000 GBP
Nobody converts at the mid-market rate. At 1 GBP = 166.33 BDT, a perfect conversion of 1,000 GBP would be 166,330 BDT. Here is what 13 services would really send, fee and exchange-rate margin included.
| Service | Their rate | Fee | You get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taptap Sendcheapest | 166.33 | — | 166,330 BDT |
| Ria Money Transfer | 166.33 | — | 166,330 BDT |
| Paysend | 166.27 | 1.00 GBP | 166,107 BDT |
| Instarem | 165.42 | — | 165,415 BDT |
| MoneyGram | 165.54 | 1.49 GBP | 165,293 BDT |
| Sendwave | 165.96 | 5.99 GBP | 164,970 BDT |
| WorldRemit | 165.96 | 5.99 GBP | 164,968 BDT |
| Wise | 166.33 | 8.86 GBP | 164,857 BDT |
| XE | 164.67 | — | 164,667 BDT |
| Western Union | 164.42 | 2.99 GBP | 163,924 BDT |
| Xoom | 162.45 | — | 162,451 BDT |
| OFX | 163.28 | 6.73 GBP | 162,185 BDT |
| Revolut | 163.88 | 12.50 GBP | 161,836 BDT |
On 1,000 GBP, the gap between the best and worst option here is 4,494 BDT — the same money, converted on the same day. That difference is the fee plus the margin each service builds into its rate, and it is the only part of this page you can do anything about. How exchange-rate markups work.
Typical pricing for a bank-funded transfer, not a live quote — promotional offers and payment method can change it. Check the provider before sending.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the British Pound to Bangladeshi Taka exchange rate?
The GBP to BDT exchange rate typically ranges between 135-160 BDT per 1 GBP. The UK has a large Bangladeshi community (500,000+), primarily from Sylhet region, making GBP/BDT an important UK remittance corridor. Bangladesh Bank manages a crawling peg allowing gradual taka depreciation. The UK sends substantial remittances to Bangladesh ($2B+ annually from UK alone). Our converter shows real-time mid-market rates updated every 30 minutes, helping British Bangladeshis get maximum taka for their pounds.
How can British Bangladeshis send money to Bangladesh?
British Bangladeshis have excellent options: Ria Money Transfer (popular UK-Bangladesh), Remitly (fast bank/mobile), Xoom, WorldRemit, MoneyGram or Western Union (extensive agent network); mobile money (bKash, Rocket, Nagad increasingly popular); UK-Bangladesh specialized services; or bank transfers to BRAC Bank, Dutch-Bangla, Islami Bank. For London's Tower Hamlets, Birmingham, Oldham communities sending to Sylhet, Dhaka, or Chittagong, mobile money offers instant delivery, so compare total BDT received.
Why does GBP buy so many taka?
GBP strength (1 GBP ≈ 145-160 BDT) reflects: UK's developed economy vs Bangladesh's developing status, sterling's reserve currency role, Bangladesh's trade deficit and moderate inflation, and gradual taka depreciation policy. For British Bangladeshis (primarily Sylheti community in East London), the strong pound provides excellent remittance value, and your pounds go a long way for the families you support. The Bangladeshi garment export boom helps but hasn't closed the currency gap.
Do UK banks give good rates for Bangladesh transfers?
No. UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds) charge 3-4% above mid-market plus £15-30 fees, which is expensive for regular family remittances. Specialized UK-Bangladesh services are far better: Ria charges 1-3%, Remitly 1-2%, mobile money services minimal fees. For the 500K+ British Bangladeshi community (Tower Hamlets has UK's highest Bangladeshi population), specialized services save 50-70% versus banks. Most send monthly support, so savings compound significantly over time.
When is the best time to send pounds to Bangladesh?
The taka gradually weakens, so dramatic timing opportunities are limited. For regular monthly family support (very common in British Bangladeshi community), consistent transfers work well. For large transfers (property in Dhaka/Sylhet, wedding expenses, business investment), watch: Bangladesh Bank policy, inflation reports, UK economic data, and forex reserve levels. Send when GBP/BDT is higher (taka weaker) to maximize taka received. Rate alert apps help track favorable movements.
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