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Convert British Pound (GBP) to Euro (EUR)

1 GBP = 1.1594 EUR (today’s ECB mid-market rate)

1 GBP = 1.1594 EUR

Live British Pound to Euroexchange rate, sourced from the European Central Bank’s daily reference values. Today’s mid-market rate is 1.1594 — meaning 1 GBP buys 1.1594 EUR, and 1 EUR buys 0.86253 GBP. Use the calculator below for any amount.

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Mid-market rate · 1 GBP = 1.1594 EUR · Rate date

When to use GBPEUR

GBP to EUR runs inversely to the more commonly quoted EUR/GBP. UK importers of European wine, German cars, French cheese, and Spanish produce all depend on this rate; a 5 % move shifts margins materially in low-markup categories. The pair's volatility rose after the 2016 Brexit referendum and remains elevated relative to the pre-2016 baseline. For retail FX, expect 2.5–4 % spreads at high-street banks and 0.3–0.6 % at fintech transfer services for amounts above £1 000.

How to convert British Pound to Euro

  1. Enter your amount

    Type the value in British Pound you want to convert into Euro.

  2. Read the live rate

    At today's mid-market rate, 1 GBP equals 1.1594 EUR. Your full amount is recalculated as you type.

  3. Use the number, not the quote

    Banks, brokers, and card networks add a spread of 0.5–3 % on top of the mid-market rate. Treat Convertitive's number as a reference, not a price you can actually trade at.

GBP to EUR conversion table

Common amounts at today’s rate of 1 GBP = 1.1594 EUR.

GBPEUR
1 GBP1.1594 EUR
5 GBP5.7969 EUR
10 GBP11.5938 EUR
20 GBP23.1876 EUR
25 GBP28.9845 EUR
50 GBP57.969 EUR
75 GBP86.9535 EUR
100 GBP115.94 EUR
150 GBP173.91 EUR
200 GBP231.88 EUR
250 GBP289.84 EUR
300 GBP347.81 EUR
400 GBP463.75 EUR
500 GBP579.69 EUR
750 GBP869.53 EUR
1,000 GBP1,159.38 EUR
1,500 GBP1,739.07 EUR
2,000 GBP2,318.76 EUR
2,500 GBP2,898.45 EUR
3,000 GBP3,478.14 EUR
5,000 GBP5,796.90 EUR
7,500 GBP8,695.35 EUR
10,000 GBP11,593.80 EUR
15,000 GBP17,390.70 EUR
20,000 GBP23,187.60 EUR
25,000 GBP28,984.50 EUR
50,000 GBP57,969.00 EUR
75,000 GBP86,953.50 EUR
100,000 GBP115,938.00 EUR
250,000 GBP289,844.99 EUR
500,000 GBP579,689.98 EUR
1,000,000 GBP1,159,379.96 EUR

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 British Pound in Euro?
1 GBP = 1.1594 EUR at today's mid-market rate.
What is 100 GBP in EUR?
100 GBP = 115.94 EUR.
What is 1 EUR in GBP?
1 EUR = 0.86253 GBP — the inverse of the rate above.
Where do these rates come from?
The European Central Bank publishes daily reference rates around 16:00 CET. Convertitive consumes them through the Frankfurter open data service and refreshes its cache every hour.
How often is the rate updated?
Up to once per hour, and only when the ECB itself has issued a new value. Over weekends and holidays the displayed rate stays at the previous business day's close.
Why isn't this the rate my bank quotes?
Mid-market rates are a benchmark; retail banks and card networks add a spread on every conversion to cover their costs and margin. Expect that spread to be 1–3 % on most card transactions and 0.4–0.8 % at large brokers.
Can I use this for accounting or invoicing?
Use it as a reference. For official accounting, most jurisdictions require a documented rate from a central bank or your tax authority (which often publish their own daily values).
What's a 'mid-market' rate?
The midpoint between the buying and selling prices that wholesale banks quote each other. It's the closest thing to a 'real' rate for an individual to compare against.

About British Pound and Euro

British Pound (GBP)

Symbol £. Official currency of United Kingdom.

Euro (EUR)

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