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GBP to ZAR Market Data

British pound (GBP) to South African rand (ZAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

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1 GBP = 23.57 ZAR

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GBP to ZAR is at 90-day lows near 23.56, 1.6% below its 3-month average of 23.95, having traded in a quite stable 4.1% range from 23.56 to 24.53

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1 ZAR = 0.042421 GBP

Is the GBP to ZAR 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 South African rand is to review how the GBP/ZAR rate has changed over time.

The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to ZAR exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:

Date	GBP/ZAR	Change	Period
29 Aug 2025	23.84	1.3% ▼	2 Week
14 Jun 2025	24.35	3.4% ▼	3 Month
12 Sep 2024	23.34	0.8% ▲	1 Year
13 Sep 2020	21.42	9.9% ▲	5 Year
15 Sep 2015	20.69	13.7% ▲	10 Year
17 Sep 2005	11.51	104.4% ▲	20 Year

GBP/ZAR historic rates & change to 12-Sep-2025

GBP/ZAR is at 23.56, hitting a 90-day low and 1.6% below its 3-month avg (23.95). Analysts point to UK budget concerns and stagnant BoE rates as key factors impacting the GBP, while ZAR stability may hinge on oil prices and mixed economic signals in SA. Stay alert for upcoming data which could shift these trends

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GBP to ZAR 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 South African rand across a range of amounts.

This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :

GBP	ZAR
£ 1	R 23.57
£ 5	R 117.85
£ 10	R 235.70
£ 20	R 471.40
£ 50	R 1,179
£ 100	R 2,357
£ 250	R 5,893
£ 500	R 11,785
£ 1,000	R 23,570
£ 2,000	R 47,140
£ 5,000	R 117,850
£ 10,000	R 235,700
£ 20,000	R 471,400
£ 50,000	R 1,178,500
£ 100,000	R 2,357,000

GBP	ZAR
£ 0.0424	R 1
£ 0.2121	R 5
£ 0.4242	R 10
£ 0.8484	R 20
£ 2.1211	R 50
£ 4.2421	R 100
£ 10.61	R 250
£ 21.21	R 500
£ 42.42	R 1,000
£ 84.84	R 2,000
£ 212.11	R 5,000
£ 424.21	R 10,000
£ 848.42	R 20,000
£ 2,121	R 50,000
£ 4,242	R 100,000

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*Converted at the current GBP-ZAR interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

What is the Barclays Bank Send Money conversion rate for GBP to ZAR?

The Barclays Bank GBP to ZAR exchange rate is 22.75. This is -3.5% compared to the latest GBP-ZAR mid-market rate 23.57.

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 South African rand (ZAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

The above Barclays Bank - Sterling to Rand 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-ZAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.

How do Barclays Bank GBP-ZAR rates compare between providers?

Looking at the full GBP to ZAR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to ZAR exchange rate is Wise at 23.47, -0.42% from the latest mid-market rate 23.57.

Then XE at 23.43, which is -0.59% from the mid-rate.

The Western Union rate is 23.34 which is -0.98% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 22.11 at -6.2% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 22.25 at -5.6% and the Barclays Bank rate is 22.75 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 23.57.

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.