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 1 to ZAR rate is 21.9. This is -4.5% below the mid-rate.
GBP to ZAR Market Data
British pound (GBP) to South African rand (ZAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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
10 Oct 2025
23.37
1.2% ▼
2 Week
26 Jul 2025
23.86
3.2% ▼
3 Month
24 Oct 2024
22.91
0.8% ▲
1 Year
25 Oct 2020
21.18
9.1% ▲
5 Year
27 Oct 2015
20.93
10.4% ▲
10 Year
29 Oct 2005
11.89
94.3% ▲
20 Year
GBP/ZAR historic rates & change to 24-Oct-2025
GBP to ZAR shows a bearish trend, currently trading at ~22.97, 2.5% below its 3-month avg. Analysts cite weak economic data and possible BoE rate cuts as pressures on GBP. Meanwhile, ZAR is impacted by global tensions and stable inflation, complicating its outlook
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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 * :
What is the
Barclays Bank Send Money conversion rate for GBP to ZAR?
The Barclays Bank GBP to ZAR exchange rate is 21.9. This is -4.5% compared to the latest GBP-ZAR mid-market rate 22.92.
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 OFX at 22.8, -0.52% from the latest mid-market rate 22.92.
The next best is XE at 22.78, -0.61% 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.