The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
GBP to ISK Market Data
British pound (GBP) to Icelandic krona (ISK) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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1 GBP = 169.09 ISK
▼-0.2% since yesterday
30d-lows
GBP to ISK is at 30-day lows near 169.1, 1.2% below its 3-month average of 171.2, having traded in a quite stable 4.2% range from 167.2 to 174.3
Is the GBP to ISK Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the British pound against the Icelandic krona is to review how the GBP/ISK rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to ISK exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
GBP/ISK
Change
Period
30 May 2025
171.28
1.3% ▼
2 Week
15 Mar 2025
174.02
2.8% ▼
3 Month
13 Jun 2024
177.33
4.6% ▼
1 Year
14 Jun 2020
169.10
0% ▲
5 Year
16 Jun 2015
207.20
18.4% ▼
10 Year
18 Jun 2005
118.96
42.2% ▲
20 Year
GBP/ISK historic rates & change to 13-Jun-2025
GBP to ISK Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Icelandic krona across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to ISK?
The best GBP to ISK exchange rate is 168.33 from Wise. This is -0.45% compared to the mid-market rate 169.09.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
British pound (GBP) to Icelandic krona (ISK) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Sterling to Krona comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-ISK mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do GBP-ISK rates compare between providers?
Looking at the
full comparison table
the best GBP to ISK exchange rate is 168.33 from Wise, -0.45% from the mid-market rate 169.09. The next best rate is 167.74 from Currencies Direct, -0.8% from the mid-rate. Then Western Union with 166.55 is -1.5% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 156.75 at -7.3% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 157.76 at -6.7% and the Barclays Bank rate is 163.17 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 169.09.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
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