Pound Sterling (GBP) to Euro (EUR) converter

This tool shows the value of the pound in euros in real time, as traded on the interbank market, in other words between banks. This rate contains no margin and no fees: it is the benchmark for knowing how many euros you should really get for your pounds. The chart also shows you how the British currency has moved over the last 30 days. To actually exchange your money, visit change your currency.

Enter 1,000 in the tool above: the amount in euros is displayed immediately, at the current rate. To do the calculation yourself, multiply the number of pounds by the GBP/EUR rate: for example, at a rate of 1.16, 1,000 pounds are worth 1,160 euros. The pound sterling, whose symbol is £ and code GBP, is the currency of the United Kingdom; the euro is the currency of the countries in the euro area. This result is a reference value: the amount you receive depends on the margin and fees applied by your bank or provider.

Yes, the displayed rate follows the foreign exchange market in real time during its opening hours, and it can change within minutes. The value of the pound against the euro reacts in particular to monetary policy decisions by the Bank of England and the European Central Bank, as well as to inflation figures on both sides of the Channel. The 30-day chart lets you place today’s rate within its trend, whether upward or downward. If the rate suits you, you can lock it for 48 hours from your client area.

In value terms, yes: one pound has long been worth more than one euro, so you need more euros than pounds for the same amount. But a rate above 1 says nothing, on its own, about the strength of a currency: what matters to you is how it moves and when you exchange your money. Several factors move the pound against the euro, such as the inflation gap between the United Kingdom and the euro area, the interest rates set by the two central banks or the British political context. To follow these movements without watching the market constantly, you can create a rate alert.

No. The rate displayed on the b-sharpe converter is the interbank rate, i.e. the market rate without any added fees. This is the purest reference value, the one banks use among themselves. The rate you will get when making a real exchange through b-sharpe includes transaction fees from 0.12%, which allows savings of up to 80% compared to banks.

The foreign exchange market is closed at weekends: on Saturday and Sunday, the rate displayed is the last known one, for information only. When the market reopens, the value of the pound in euros may differ from it, particularly after a major announcement in the United Kingdom or the euro area. Transactions resume on Monday morning, and a rate locked on Friday remains valid for 48 hours. So as not to miss a movement at the start of the week, set up a rate alert.

The first step is to compare the rate you are offered with the mid-market rate shown above: the smaller the gap, the less money you lose. Banks often apply a margin of up to 2%, rarely presented as separate fees, whereas b-sharpe starts from the interbank rate with fees from 0.12%, decreasing as the amount increases. For banknotes and coins brought back from a trip to the United Kingdom, a bureau de change remains the simplest solution, but the price gap there is often higher. For money held in an account, an online transfer through a specialist provider is generally more advantageous.

Banks often apply hidden margins of up to 2% on the exchange rate. With b-sharpe, fees start from 0.12% and are always based on the interbank rate. In addition, you always have visibility on the exact amount you will receive before confirming. This saves you up to 80% on your transaction fees.

The online converter displays the market rate in real time without fees, for simulation purposes. To lock a rate and initiate a transaction, simply create a free account on b-sharpe. From your client area, you can lock your rate for 48 hours. You will then have full visibility of the final amount to be received, including our transaction fees (from 0.12%): no surprises, you receive exactly the displayed amount. You can also set up rate alerts to be notified when the GBP / EUR rate reaches your desired threshold.

Once b-sharpe has received your pounds, generally allow 1 to 2 working days for the euros to reach your account. The timeframe starts when the funds are received: add the time it takes to transfer your money from the United Kingdom or another country. It also varies depending on the amount and the bank receiving the euros, with weekends and public holidays not counted. In all cases, the exact amount you will receive is displayed before you confirm.

b-sharpe is a Swiss financial intermediary, affiliated to SO-FIT, a self-regulatory organisation recognised by FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, and subject to anti-money laundering rules. The pounds you send are received in a bank account in Switzerland, separate from the company’s own funds. These funds are covered by insurance of CHF 5 million against fraud and hacking. Finally, b-sharpe cannot debit money from your accounts: you are always the one who initiates the transfer.

No, there is no minimum amount for a one-off transaction, whether you exchange a few pounds or a large sum. There is no subscription and no fixed fee: only transaction fees apply, from 0.12% and decreasing as the amount increases. Before confirming, you see exactly how many euros you will receive. For a large amount, b-sharpe’s desk can help you secure your rate.

If you live in the euro area and receive pounds sterling, for example a UK pension, rent from a property in the United Kingdom or pay from a British company, each currency exchange through your bank can be expensive. The exchange margin applies to every transfer. With b-sharpe, you transfer your pounds from the account where you receive them, then exchange them for euros when the rate suits you, using rate alerts and the 48-hour rate lock. For example, on 20,000 pounds of income a year, a 1% difference already represents 200 pounds.

Opening a b-sharpe account is free and without commitment: you only pay fees when you exchange money. Registration is done online or in the mobile app, and b-sharpe accepts residents of European countries, not just those of Switzerland. If your file is complete, the account is generally activated in less than 24 working hours. You will then find in your client area the details for sending your pounds, as well as the rate lock and rate alerts.