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GBP to ZAR Exchange Rates & Currency Deals

GBP-ZAR Rate Calculator

 
 
   

Understanding the Table:

The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your 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’.

 
 
   

GBP to ZAR Market Data

British pound (GBP) to South African rand (ZAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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1 GBP = 21.85 ZAR
1d−0.4%
90dLows
GBP to ZAR is at 90-day lows near 21.77, 3.2% below its 3-month average of 22.48, having traded in a quite stable 5.6% range from 21.77 to 22.98
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Currency Forecasts related to GBP/ZAR

GBP to ZAR 2026 Forecasts

GBP/ZAR Outlook: Bearish, as it is currently below its recent average and near recent lows due to significant economic warnings for the UK.

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GBP to USD 2026 Forecasts

GBP/USD Outlook: The outlook for GBP/USD is bullish, as the rate is currently trading above its recent average and near recent highs, supported by strong UK...

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USD to ZAR 2026 Forecasts

USD/ZAR Outlook: Bearish, as the rate is below its recent average and near recent lows, influenced by ongoing USD weakness and supportive ZAR conditions.

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GBP/ZAR Outlook: Bearish, near recent lows due to UK economic warnings. Key drivers: • Rate gap favors ZAR with BoE cautious on cuts, • Higher oil prices support Rand, • UK faces GDP growth threats from potential US tariffs. Range: Likely to drift in recent levels. What could change it: • Upside risk - surprising UK GDP growth, • Downside risk - persistent negative forecasts for UK or ZAR strength

 

GBP to ZAR 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 South African rand 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 ZAR
£ 1 R 21.85
£ 5 R 109.25
£ 10 R 218.50
£ 20 R 437.00
£ 50 R 1,093
£ 100 R 2,185
£ 250 R 5,463
£ 500 R 10,925
£ 1,000 R 21,850
£ 2,000 R 43,700
£ 5,000 R 109,250
£ 10,000 R 218,500
£ 20,000 R 437,000
£ 50,000 R 1,092,500
£ 100,000 R 2,185,000
GBP ZAR
£ 0.0458 R 1
£ 0.2288 R 5
£ 0.4577 R 10
£ 0.9154 R 20
£ 2.2884 R 50
£ 4.5768 R 100
£ 11.44 R 250
£ 22.88 R 500
£ 45.77 R 1,000
£ 91.54 R 2,000
£ 228.84 R 5,000
£ 457.68 R 10,000
£ 915.36 R 20,000
£ 2,288 R 50,000
£ 4,577 R 100,000

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*Converted at the current GBP-ZAR 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 ZAR?

The best GBP to ZAR exchange rate is 21.74 from OFX . This is -0.5% compared to the mid-market rate 21.85.

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 South African rand (ZAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

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

How do GBP-ZAR rates compare between providers?

Looking at the full GBP to ZAR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to ZAR exchange rate is OFX at 21.74, -0.5% from the latest mid-market rate 21.85.

The next best is XE at 21.72, -0.59% from the mid-rate.

Then Western Union at 21.63, which is -1% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 20.76 at -5% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 20.89 at -4.4% and the Barclays Bank rate is 20.82 at -4.7% compared to the mid-rate 21.85.

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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