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GBP to SAR Market Data

British pound (GBP) to Saudi riyal (SAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

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GBP to SAR is at 7-day highs near 5.0123, just 0.8% below its 3-month average of 5.0528, having traded in a quite stable 4.3% range from 4.9419 to 5.1550

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1 SAR = 0.1993 GBP

Is the GBP to SAR 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 Saudi riyal is to review how the GBP/SAR rate has changed over time.

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

Date	GBP/SAR	Change	Period
24 Jul 2025	5.0677	1.1% ▼	2 Week
09 May 2025	4.9903	0.4% ▲	3 Month
07 Aug 2024	4.7606	5.3% ▲	1 Year
08 Aug 2020	4.8938	2.4% ▲	5 Year
10 Aug 2015	5.8454	14.3% ▼	10 Year
12 Aug 2005	6.8049	26.4% ▼	20 Year

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

GBP to SAR is currently at 5.0123, just 0.8% below the 3-month avg. Fluctuations are driven by BoE rate expectations and geopolitical tensions, including a new 10% tariff on UK goods by the US. Analysts suggest upcoming policy shifts could further impact GBP strength

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GBP to SAR 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 Saudi riyal 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	SAR
£ 1	﷼ 5.0171
£ 5	﷼ 25.09
£ 10	﷼ 50.17
£ 20	﷼ 100.34
£ 50	﷼ 250.86
£ 100	﷼ 501.71
£ 250	﷼ 1,254
£ 500	﷼ 2,509
£ 1,000	﷼ 5,017
£ 2,000	﷼ 10,034
£ 5,000	﷼ 25,086
£ 10,000	﷼ 50,171
£ 20,000	﷼ 100,342
£ 50,000	﷼ 250,855
£ 100,000	﷼ 501,710

GBP	SAR
£ 0.1993	﷼ 1
£ 0.9965	﷼ 5
£ 1.9930	﷼ 10
£ 3.9860	﷼ 20
£ 9.9650	﷼ 50
£ 19.93	﷼ 100
£ 49.83	﷼ 250
£ 99.65	﷼ 500
£ 199.30	﷼ 1,000
£ 398.60	﷼ 2,000
£ 996.50	﷼ 5,000
£ 1,993	﷼ 10,000
£ 3,986	﷼ 20,000
£ 9,965	﷼ 50,000
£ 19,930	﷼ 100,000

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*Converted at the current GBP-SAR interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

What is the best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to SAR?

The best GBP to SAR exchange rate is 4.9946 from Wise. This is -0.45% compared to the mid-market rate 5.0171.

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 Saudi riyal (SAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

The above Sterling to Riyal 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-SAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.

How do GBP-SAR rates compare between providers?

Looking at the full GBP to SAR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to SAR exchange rate is Wise at 4.9946, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 5.0171.

The next best is Currencies Direct at 4.977, -0.8% from the mid-rate.

Then Western Union at 4.9419, which is -1.5% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 4.6775 at -6.8% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 4.7077 at -6.2% and the Barclays Bank rate is 4.8415 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 5.0171.

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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