The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Barclays Bank 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 Barclays Bank Exchange Rates & Fees - Save Time & Money
Our Barclays Bank GBP to JPY rate is 191.72. This is -3.5% below the mid-rate.
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
23 Jun 2025
197.65
0.1% ▼
2 Week
08 Apr 2025
186.43
5.9% ▲
3 Month
07 Jul 2024
205.73
4.1% ▼
1 Year
08 Jul 2020
135.31
45.9% ▲
5 Year
10 Jul 2015
190.01
3.9% ▲
10 Year
12 Jul 2005
196.87
0.3% ▲
20 Year
GBP/JPY historic rates & change to 07-Jul-2025
GBP/JPY is trading at 197.2, 1.9% above its 3-month avg, showing recent stability. Analysts warn of UK's economic pressures, citing S&P Global on welfare reforms, raising GBP volatility concerns. Meanwhile, the yen faces complexities from global trade tensions. Stay alert
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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
Barclays Bank Send Money conversion rate for GBP to JPY?
The Barclays Bank GBP to JPY exchange rate is 191.72. This is -3.5% compared to the latest GBP-JPY mid-market rate 198.67.
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
Barclays Bank - Sterling to Yen comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
Barclays Bank and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-JPY mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do Barclays Bank 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 197.78, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 198.67.
The next best is OFX at 197.68, -0.5% from the mid-rate.
Then XE at 197.48, 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 like Barclays Bank 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.