Xoom GBP to SGD20 Exchange Rates - Compare & Save

Xoom at a glance

Xoom is an online international money transfer service that offers a secure and fast way to send money from either bank account or credit card from their website to friends and family.

With the Xoom bank deposit service, consumers can send money directly to bank accounts in Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Vietnam.

Xoom offers cash pickup service to the following countries (number of locations as of 1/3/2013): Argentina (68), Bolivia (333), Brazil (3,798), Chile, (172), Colombia (981), Costa Rica (87), Dominican Republic (367), Ecuador (989), El Salvador (895), Guatemala (2,101), Honduras (692), Jamaica (494), Mexico (15,374), Nicaragua (150), Panama (18), Peru (1,073), Philippines (10,951), and Uruguay (279).

Home delivery services are offered to the Dominican Republic and the Philippines.

Consumers pay for Xoom money transfers using funds from their U.S. bank account, credit card, or debit card. The money transfers are paid out in either U.S. dollars or in local currency.

A popular alternative to Xoom is WorldRemit

GBP to SGD Market Data

British pound (GBP) to Singapore dollar (SGD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

Sell GBP → Buy SGD

1 GBP = SGD

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14d-highs

GBP to SGD is at 14-day highs near 1.7346, just above its 3-month average, having traded in a quite stable 4.3% range from 1.6866 to 1.7591

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1 SGD = 0.5765 GBP

Date	GBP/SGD	Change	Period
09 May 2025	1.7273	0.4% ▲	2 Week
22 Feb 2025	1.6866	2.8% ▲	3 Month
23 May 2024	1.7160	1.1% ▲	1 Year
24 May 2020	1.7352	0% ▼	5 Year
26 May 2015	2.0743	16.4% ▼	10 Year
28 May 2005	3.0271	42.7% ▼	20 Year

GBP/SGD historic rates & change to 23-May-2025

What are equivalent amounts of GBP and SGD?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for GBP to SGD (British pound to Singapore dollar)*.

GBP	SGD
£ 1	S$ 1.7345
£ 5	S$ 8.6725
£ 10	S$ 17.35
£ 20	S$ 34.69
£ 50	S$ 86.73
£ 100	S$ 173.45
£ 250	S$ 433.63
£ 500	S$ 867.25
£ 1,000	S$ 1,735
£ 2,000	S$ 3,469
£ 5,000	S$ 8,673
£ 10,000	S$ 17,345
£ 20,000	S$ 34,690
£ 50,000	S$ 86,725
£ 100,000	S$ 173,450

GBP	SGD
£ 0.5765	S$ 1
£ 2.8825	S$ 5
£ 5.7650	S$ 10
£ 11.53	S$ 20
£ 28.83	S$ 50
£ 57.65	S$ 100
£ 144.13	S$ 250
£ 288.25	S$ 500
£ 576.50	S$ 1,000
£ 1,153	S$ 2,000
£ 2,883	S$ 5,000
£ 5,765	S$ 10,000
£ 11,530	S$ 20,000
£ 28,825	S$ 50,000
£ 57,650	S$ 100,000

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

Forecasts for GBP to SGD

23 MayRecent forecasts for the GBP to SGD exchange rate indicate a period of volatility influenced by significant geopolitical events and inflationary pressures. Analysts highlighted that the pound (GBP) initially experienced a rally following a sharp increase in UK inflation. However, this enthusiasm was short-lived, as economists cautioned that the inflation spike was likely attributed to one-off factors, with the Bank of England (BoE) expected to stay focused on broader economic conditions.

Read our full review of recent GBP to SGD forecasts.

How to get a good GBP to SGD exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting British pound to Singapore dollar:

Shop around for the best GBP/SGD exchange rate: Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Timing is important: Keep an eye on the GBP/SGD rate on currency markets, as exchange rates can fluctuate frequently. Try to make your transactions when the exchange rate is in your favor. You can do this easily with our BER Smart Rate Tracker.
Use a credit/debit or travel card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees: Some credit cards charge additional fees for transactions made in a foreign currency, so it's important to check with your card issuer to see if they charge these fees and what their exchange rate is.
Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both GBP and SGD at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
Buy currency in advance: If you know that you will need foreign currency in the future, consider buying it in advance when the exchange rate is favorable.

The key is reducing excessive costs and fees

Generally speaking, if you are buying Singapore dollar with British pound, then it's better for the GBP/SGD exchange rate to be higher.

However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).

The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.

Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.

Read our Currency guide to Singapore — a practical currency and money guide to travel in Singapore plus living and doing business with the Singapore dollar.

It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.

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Will the British pound rise against the Singapore dollar?

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