Convert British Pound (GBP) to Euro (EUR)

When to use GBP → EUR

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. 1

   Enter your amount

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

2. 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. 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.

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

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Sources

• European Central Bank — euro foreign exchange reference rates
• Frankfurter — open ECB rates API