The live mid-rate GBP to TRY exchange rate is 50.41. Compare currency conversion rates - Reduce FX costs.
The best GBP to TRY exchange rate is our partner deal rate of 50.16 from OFX . This is -0.5% compared to the mid-market rate 50.41.
The standard OFX GBP-TRY rate is 49.6364, -1.5% from the mid-rate. Visit OFX here to secure the better rate.
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 Turkish lira (TRY) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Looking at our comparison table the best GBP to TRY exchange rate is 50.16 from OFX, -0.5% from the mid-market rate 50.41. The next best rate is 50.11 from XE, -0.6% from the mid-rate. Then Wise with 50.06 is -0.69% from the mid-rate.
The Western Union rate is 49.91 which is -0.99% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks, the Lloyds Bank rate is 47.72 at -5.3%, the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 48.02 at -4.7%, and the Barclays Bank rate is 48.65 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 50.41.
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.
The Sterling to Lira comparison table above 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-TRY mid-rate (see Market Data below ) and the possible savings of using various providers.
British pound (GBP) to Turkish lira (TRY) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
| Date | GBP/TRY | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
01 Apr 2025 | 49.06 | 2.3% ▲ | 2 Week |
15 Jan 2025 | 43.44 | 15.6% ▲ | 3 Month |
15 Apr 2024 | 40.36 | 24.4% ▲ | 1 Year |
16 Apr 2020 | 8.6450 | 480.8% ▲ | 5 Year |
18 Apr 2015 | 4.0081 | 1152.7% ▲ | 10 Year |
20 Apr 2005 | 2.6054 | 1827.2% ▲ | 20 Year |
Here are some popular conversion amounts for GBP to TRY (British pound to Turkish lira)*.
*Converted at the current GBPTRY interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
Recent forecasts and market updates indicate that the GBP to TRY exchange rate remains highly volatile due to both economic and political factors influencing the currencies. Currently, the GBP is trading at 49.74 TRY, which is 7.0% above its 3-month average of 46.47 TRY. This shows significant fluctuations recently, with the rate moving within a 15.4% range from a low of 43.14 to a high of 49.79 TRY.
Read our full review of recent GBP to TRY forecasts.
There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting British pound to Turkish lira:
Generally speaking, if you are buying Turkish lira with British pound, then it's better for the GBP/TRY 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 Turkey — a practical currency and money guide to travel in Turkey plus living and doing business with the Turkish lira.
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.
It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.
To help with this you can add GBP/TRY to your personalised Rate Tracker to track and benefit from currency movements.
Rather than requiring you to set a target rate, our Rate Alerts keep you informed of recent trends and movements of currency pairs.
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