This is the currency information page for British pounds (GBP) - used in: United Kingdom, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars and euros for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase British pounds (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.


Buy British pounds at best value

Although it's not possible to buy British pounds in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum £100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.


For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for British pounds. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.



Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

Euro:1 = £0.83
Dollar:$1 = £0.00



Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: pence - 1/100.

The following denominations are currently in use for British pounds:

Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 pence, 1, 2 pounds.

Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50 pounds.



Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

GBP / EUR
(Sep 2016)
GBPEURGBPEUR
11.202024.10
22.415060.24
33.61100120.48
56.02250301.20
1012.05500602.41
1518.071,0001,204.82
EUR / GBP
(Sep 2016)
EURGBPEURGBP
10.832016.60
21.665041.50
32.4910083.00
54.15250208
108.30500415
1512.451,000830
GBP / USD
(Sep 2016)
GBPUSDGBPUSD
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00
USD / GBP
(Sep 2016)
USDGBPUSDGBP
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00