The live mid-rate EUR to GBP exchange rate is 0.8585. Compare currency conversion rates - Reduce FX costs.
The best EUR to GBP exchange rate is our partner deal rate of 0.8542 from OFX . This is -0.5% compared to the mid-market rate 0.8585.
The standard OFX EUR-GBP rate is 0.8461, -1.4% from the mid-rate. Visit OFX here to secure the better rate.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare Euro (EUR) to British pound (GBP) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The Euro to Sterling comparison table above 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 EUR-GBP mid-rate (see Market Data below ) and the possible savings of using various providers.
Euro (EUR) to British pound (GBP) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
| Date | EUR/GBP | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
01 Apr 2025 | 0.8356 | 2.9% ▲ | 2 Week |
15 Jan 2025 | 0.8408 | 2.3% ▲ | 3 Month |
15 Apr 2024 | 0.8537 | 0.8% ▲ | 1 Year |
16 Apr 2020 | 0.8696 | 1.1% ▼ | 5 Year |
18 Apr 2015 | 0.7225 | 19.1% ▲ | 10 Year |
20 Apr 2005 | 0.6819 | 26.1% ▲ | 20 Year |
Here are some popular conversion amounts for EUR to GBP (Euro to British pound)*.
*Converted at the current EURGBP interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The EUR to GBP exchange rate has recently shown resilience, trading at 0.8668, which is approximately 3.3% above its three-month average of 0.8393. Analyst updates suggest that this strength comes amid a backdrop of increasing political stability within the Eurozone, particularly following the agreement between Germany’s CDU and SPD to form a coalition government. This political development has positively impacted investor sentiment towards the euro, aiding its climb against the pound, which has been under pressure from rising UK borrowing costs and economic uncertainty.
Read our full review of recent EUR to GBP forecasts.
There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting Euro to British pound:
Generally speaking, if you are buying British pound with Euro, then it's better for the EUR/GBP exchange rate to be higher.
However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).
The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.
Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.
Read our Currency guide to the United Kingdom — a practical currency and money guide to travel in the United Kingdom plus living and doing business with the British pound.
It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.
It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.
To help with this you can add EUR/GBP to your personalised Rate Tracker to track and benefit from currency movements.
Rather than requiring you to set a target rate, our Rate Alerts keep you informed of recent trends and movements of currency pairs.
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