Understanding the Table:
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’.
British pound (GBP) to Nigerian naira (NGN) 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 Nigerian naira is to review how the GBP/NGN rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to NGN exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
| Date | GBP/NGN | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
20 Jun 2025 | 2085.83 | 0.3% ▲ | 2 Week |
05 Apr 2025 | 1973.00 | 6% ▲ | 3 Month |
04 Jul 2024 | 1935.56 | 8.1% ▲ | 1 Year |
05 Jul 2020 | 484.00 | 332.3% ▲ | 5 Year |
07 Jul 2015 | 307.72 | 579.9% ▲ | 10 Year |
09 Jul 2005 | 232.09 | 801.5% ▲ | 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 Nigerian naira across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
*Converted at the current GBP-NGN interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The Barclays Bank GBP to NGN exchange rate is 2016.09. This is - compared to the latest GBP-NGN mid-market rate 2,089.2.
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 Nigerian naira (NGN) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Barclays Bank - Sterling to Naira 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-NGN mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full GBP to NGN - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to NGN exchange rate is Wise at 2079.81.
The next best is Currencies Direct at 2072.49.
Then Western Union at 2057.87, .
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is -77.4139 the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is -64.8787 and the Barclays Bank rate is 2016.09 compared to the mid-rate 2,089.2.
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.
View a full list of exchange rates by selecting your Base (from) currency:
