GBP to EUR Exchange Rate Today
Convert British Pounds to Euros with live GBP/EUR rates for European travel, property, or business. Track post-Brexit exchange rates.
1000 GBP =
1,166.48EUR
1 EUR = 0.8573 GBP
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GBP to EUR conversion table
Common amounts at the current mid-market rate of 1 GBP = 1.17 EUR.
| GBP | EUR |
|---|---|
| 1 GBP | 1.17 EUR |
| 5 GBP | 5.83 EUR |
| 10 GBP | 11.66 EUR |
| 25 GBP | 29.16 EUR |
| 50 GBP | 58.32 EUR |
| 100 GBP | 116.65 EUR |
| 500 GBP | 583.24 EUR |
| 1,000 GBP | 1,166 EUR |
| 5,000 GBP | 5,832 EUR |
| EUR | GBP |
|---|---|
| 1 EUR | 0.8573 GBP |
| 5 EUR | 4.29 GBP |
| 10 EUR | 8.57 GBP |
| 25 EUR | 21.43 GBP |
| 50 EUR | 42.86 GBP |
| 100 EUR | 85.73 GBP |
| 500 EUR | 428.64 GBP |
| 1,000 EUR | 857.28 GBP |
| 5,000 EUR | 4,286 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 = 1.17 EUR, a perfect conversion of 1,000 GBP would be 1,166 EUR. Here is what 13 services would really send, fee and exchange-rate margin included.
| Service | Their rate | Fee | You get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ria Money Transfercheapest | 1.17 | — | 1,166 EUR |
| Taptap Send | 1.17 | — | 1,166 EUR |
| Wise | 1.17 | 3.81 GBP | 1,162 EUR |
| Revolut | 1.16 | — | 1,162 EUR |
| TransferGo | 1.16 | — | 1,162 EUR |
| Instarem | 1.16 | — | 1,160 EUR |
| XE | 1.15 | — | 1,155 EUR |
| MoneyGram | 1.15 | — | 1,153 EUR |
| Paysend | 1.15 | 1.00 GBP | 1,151 EUR |
| WorldRemit | 1.15 | 1.99 GBP | 1,144 EUR |
| OFX | 1.15 | 6.73 GBP | 1,138 EUR |
| Xoom | 1.14 | — | 1,136 EUR |
| Western Union | 1.10 | 4.99 GBP | 1,098 EUR |
On 1,000 GBP, the gap between the best and worst option here is 68.52 EUR — 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 current GBP to EUR exchange rate?
The British Pound to Euro rate typically ranges between €1.10-1.20 per £1. This is one of Europe's most important currency pairs. Bank of England and ECB policies, Brexit developments, and UK-EU trade relations heavily influence this rate.
Why is GBP/EUR the most watched UK currency pair?
UK-EU trade totals around £500-600 billion annually. Uses include European holidays (Spain, France, Italy), UK businesses trading with EU, property purchases in Europe, British expats living in EU countries, and students at European universities. Brexit made this rate extremely volatile.
How has Brexit affected GBP/EUR?
GBP fell from €1.30 to €1.10 during 2016 referendum, creating 15% loss for UK travelers. Ongoing Brexit negotiations, trade deal terms, and Northern Ireland protocol issues continue causing volatility. Bank of England and ECB policy divergence adds further movement.
What's the best way to get Euros with Pounds?
Use Wise or Revolut for best rates (0.3-0.5% markup on major pairs), avoid airport exchanges (4-6% markup), UK banks charge 2-3%, withdraw from European ATMs after arrival, and for large amounts (property purchases), use forex brokers like Moneycorp or TorFX.
When should I convert GBP to EUR?
London retirees buying Costa del Sol properties benefit when sterling exceeds €1.18, reducing £400K villa cost by €16K versus €1.16. BOE and ECB rate decisions (8 meetings annually each) create 2-3% swings within hours. Brexit referendum crashed GBP from €1.30 to €1.11, recovering to €1.15-1.20 by 2024. British tourists to Paris and Barcelona watch for sterling strength; capturing €1.20 versus €1.17 delivers €15K on £500K spending. TCA trade deal volatility creates quarterly opportunities for timing conversions.
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