Compare Barclays Bank GBP to MYR rates

GBP to MYR Market Data

British pound (GBP) to Malaysian ringgit (MYR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

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1 GBP = 5.6493 MYR

▲+0.3%

GBP to MYR at 5.6390 is 1.5% below its 3-month average of 5.7224, having traded in a very stable 3.5% range from 5.6105 to 5.8088

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1 MYR = 0.1770 GBP

Is the GBP to MYR 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 Malaysian ringgit is to review how the GBP/MYR rate has changed over time.

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

Date	GBP/MYR	Change	Period
24 Jul 2025	5.6939	0.8% ▼	2 Week
09 May 2025	5.7227	1.3% ▼	3 Month
07 Aug 2024	5.7026	1% ▼	1 Year
08 Aug 2020	5.4647	3.4% ▲	5 Year
10 Aug 2015	6.1243	7.8% ▼	10 Year
12 Aug 2005	6.8044	17% ▼	20 Year

GBP/MYR historic rates & change to 07-Aug-2025

GBP to MYR is at 5.6390, down 1.5% from its 3-month avg. as analysts expect potential dovish shifts from the BoE with a possible rate cut. MYR faces pressure from a 24% U.S. tariff on imports, adding to trade war concerns. Monitor key economic indicators and geopolitical developments closely

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GBP to MYR 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 Malaysian ringgit 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	MYR
£ 1	RM 5.6493
£ 5	RM 28.25
£ 10	RM 56.49
£ 20	RM 112.99
£ 50	RM 282.47
£ 100	RM 564.93
£ 250	RM 1,412
£ 500	RM 2,825
£ 1,000	RM 5,649
£ 2,000	RM 11,299
£ 5,000	RM 28,247
£ 10,000	RM 56,493
£ 20,000	RM 112,986
£ 50,000	RM 282,465
£ 100,000	RM 564,930

GBP	MYR
£ 0.1770	RM 1
£ 0.8850	RM 5
£ 1.7700	RM 10
£ 3.5400	RM 20
£ 8.8500	RM 50
£ 17.70	RM 100
£ 44.25	RM 250
£ 88.50	RM 500
£ 177.00	RM 1,000
£ 354.00	RM 2,000
£ 885.00	RM 5,000
£ 1,770	RM 10,000
£ 3,540	RM 20,000
£ 8,850	RM 50,000
£ 17,700	RM 100,000

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*Converted at the current GBP-MYR 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 MYR?

The Barclays Bank GBP to MYR exchange rate is 5.4516. This is -3.5% compared to the latest GBP-MYR mid-market rate 5.6493.

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 Malaysian ringgit (MYR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

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

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

Looking at the full GBP to MYR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to MYR exchange rate is Wise at 5.6239, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 5.6493.

The next best is OFX at 5.6211, -0.5% from the mid-rate.

Then XE at 5.6154, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.

The Western Union rate is 5.5928 which is -1% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 5.2657 at -6.8% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 5.2996 at -6.2% and the Barclays Bank rate is 5.4516 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 5.6493.

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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