Compare Barclays Bank GBP to AED rates

GBP to AED Market Data

British pound (GBP) to United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

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1 GBP = 5.0055 AED

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GBP to AED at 5.0048 is just 0.9% above its 3-month average of 4.9599, having traded in a quite stable 4.1% range from 4.8506 to 5.0490

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1 AED = 0.1998 GBP

Is the GBP to AED 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 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
04 Sep 2025	4.9373	1.4% ▲	2 Week
20 Jun 2025	4.9415	1.3% ▲	3 Month
18 Sep 2024	4.8495	3.2% ▲	1 Year
19 Sep 2020	4.7442	5.5% ▲	5 Year
21 Sep 2015	5.6967	12.2% ▼	10 Year
23 Sep 2005	6.5407	23.5% ▼	20 Year

GBP/AED historic rates & change to 18-Sep-2025

GBP to AED @ 5.0048 shows a 0.9% rise above its 3-month avg. Analysts highlight uncertainty for GBP due to mixed UK labor data, with BoE likely holding rates till Apr 2026 amid rising borrowing costs. Watch for upcoming UK CPI data and budget announcements

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GBP to AED 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 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
£ 1	د.إ 5.0055
£ 5	د.إ 25.03
£ 10	د.إ 50.06
£ 20	د.إ 100.11
£ 50	د.إ 250.28
£ 100	د.إ 500.55
£ 250	د.إ 1,251
£ 500	د.إ 2,503
£ 1,000	د.إ 5,006
£ 2,000	د.إ 10,011
£ 5,000	د.إ 25,028
£ 10,000	د.إ 50,055
£ 20,000	د.إ 100,110
£ 50,000	د.إ 250,275
£ 100,000	د.إ 500,550

GBP	AED
£ 0.1998	د.إ 1
£ 0.9990	د.إ 5
£ 1.9980	د.إ 10
£ 3.9960	د.إ 20
£ 9.9900	د.إ 50
£ 19.98	د.إ 100
£ 49.95	د.إ 250
£ 99.90	د.إ 500
£ 199.80	د.إ 1,000
£ 399.60	د.إ 2,000
£ 999.00	د.إ 5,000
£ 1,998	د.إ 10,000
£ 3,996	د.إ 20,000
£ 9,990	د.إ 50,000
£ 19,980	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.

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

The Barclays Bank GBP to AED exchange rate is 4.8303. This is -3.5% compared to the latest GBP-AED mid-market rate 5.0055.

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 Barclays Bank - 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 Barclays Bank and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-AED mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.

How do Barclays Bank GBP-AED rates compare between 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 4.9829, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 5.0055.

Then XE at 4.9754, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.

The Western Union rate is 4.9554 which is -1% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 4.7334 at -5.4% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 4.7634 at -4.8% and the Barclays Bank rate is 4.8303 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 5.0055.

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.

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