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 Japan 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 Japan bank accounts or pay a Japanese yen invoice.
GBP to JPY Market Data
British pound (GBP) to Japanese yen (JPY) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Is the GBP to JPY 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 Japanese yen is to review how the GBP/JPY rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to JPY exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
GBP/JPY
Change
Period
24 Jun 2025
197.33
1% ▲
2 Week
09 Apr 2025
189.01
5.4% ▲
3 Month
08 Jul 2024
206.15
3.4% ▼
1 Year
09 Jul 2020
135.18
47.4% ▲
5 Year
11 Jul 2015
190.33
4.7% ▲
10 Year
13 Jul 2005
196.81
1.2% ▲
20 Year
GBP/JPY historic rates & change to 08-Jul-2025
GBP/JPY Update: The pound's recent climb to 198.9 shows a 2.7% rise over the 3-month average, bolstered by BOE policy and investor confidence amid UK stability concerns. However, the yen remains a safe haven, facing pressures from global trade and rising oil prices. Analysts warn of continued volatility ahead
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GBP to JPY 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 Japanese yen 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 JPY?
The best GBP to JPY exchange rate is 198.33 from Wise. This is -0.45% compared to the mid-market rate 199.23.
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 Japanese yen (JPY) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Sterling to Yen 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-JPY mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do GBP-JPY rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
GBP to JPY - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to JPY exchange rate is Wise at 198.33, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 199.23.
The next best is OFX at 198.23, -0.5% from the mid-rate.
Then XE at 198.03, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
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.