Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Western Union 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 Russian ruble (RUB) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Bias: Bearish-to-range-bound GBP/RUB, as the pair sits below the 90-day average and in the lower half of the three-month range, as traders await clearer signals.
Bias: bullish-to-range-bound, current price sits above the 90-day average and in the upper half of the 3-month range.
Bias: bearish-to-range-bound, current USD/RUB trades below its 90-day average and sits in the lower half of the 3-month range, signaling limited upside without a new driver.
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Russian ruble 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-RUB interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The Western Union GBP to RUB exchange rate is 104.17. This is -1.5% compared to the latest GBP-RUB mid-market rate 105.75.
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 Russian ruble (RUB) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Western Union - Sterling to Ruble comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Western Union and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-RUB mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full GBP to RUB - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to RUB exchange rate is Wise at 105.12, -0.6% from the latest mid-market rate 105.75.
The next best is Western Union at 104.17, -1.5% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 100.46 at -5% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 101.1 at -4.4% and the Barclays Bank rate is 100.78 at -4.7% compared to the mid-rate 105.75.
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 like Western Union or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
View a full list of exchange rates by selecting your Base (from) currency:
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