Understanding the Table:
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’.
British pound (GBP) to United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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 United Arab Emirates dirham is to review how the GBP/AED rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to AED exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
| Date | GBP/AED | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
06 Jun 2025 | 4.9687 | 0.3% ▼ | 2 Week |
22 Mar 2025 | 4.7450 | 4.4% ▲ | 3 Month |
20 Jun 2024 | 4.6500 | 6.6% ▲ | 1 Year |
21 Jun 2020 | 4.5346 | 9.3% ▲ | 5 Year |
23 Jun 2015 | 5.7770 | 14.2% ▼ | 10 Year |
25 Jun 2005 | 6.6924 | 26% ▼ | 20 Year |
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in United Arab Emirates dirham 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 | AED |
|---|---|
| £ 202.40 | د.إ 1,000 |
| £ 1,012 | د.إ 5,000 |
| £ 4,048 | د.إ 20,000 |
| £ 20,240 | د.إ 100,000 |
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*Converted at the current GBP-AED interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The best GBP to AED exchange rate is 4.9192 from Wise. This is -0.45% compared to the mid-market rate 4.9415.
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 United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Sterling to United Arab Emirates dirham 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-AED mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full GBP to AED - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to AED exchange rate is Wise at 4.9192, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 4.9415.
The next best is OFX at 4.9168, -0.5% from the mid-rate.
Then XE at 4.9118, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
The Western Union rate is 4.892 which is -1% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 4.6556 at -5.8% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 4.6853 at -5.2% and the Barclays Bank rate is 4.7685 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 4.9415.
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.
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