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’.
Compare Exchange Rates & Fees - Save Time & Money
Sending money to Iceland can be an expensive business, more so if you aren’t even aware of all the hidden fees. Money transfer companies and banks profit by charging you fees and a normally hidden margin on the exchange rate.
Using your Bank to make international wire transfers to India can be especially expensive – often 5% to 10% worse than using a foreign exchange specialist to send to Iceland bank accounts or pay a Icelandic krona invoice.
GBP to ISK Market Data
British pound (GBP) to Icelandic krona (ISK) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Sell GBP →
Buy ISK
1 GBP = 166.30 ISK
▼-0.2% since yesterday
90d-lows
GBP to ISK is at 90-day lows near 165.7, 2.6% below its 3-month average of 170.2, having traded in a quite stable 5.2% range from 165.7 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
17 Jun 2025
167.95
1.3% ▼
2 Week
02 Apr 2025
172.23
3.8% ▼
3 Month
01 Jul 2024
175.61
5.6% ▼
1 Year
02 Jul 2020
173.41
4.4% ▼
5 Year
04 Jul 2015
206.11
19.6% ▼
10 Year
06 Jul 2005
115.40
43.6% ▲
20 Year
GBP/ISK historic rates & change to 01-Jul-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 165.55 from Wise. This is -0.45% compared to the mid-market rate 166.30.
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
GBP to ISK - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to ISK exchange rate is Wise at 165.55, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 166.30.
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.