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EUR EUR GBP GBP Rate as of2026-05-16

EUR to GBP Converter.

Current rate

1 EUR = 0.842 GBP as of 2026-05-16. Major cross-Channel pair. Heavy use by UK-EU traders, UK-EU dual-residence households, and EU citizens with UK property. Post-Brexit, the pair has been more volatile and trended in GBP's favor as Brexit-related GBP weakness has partially recovered.

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EURGBP Converter

🇪🇺 €1.00 = 🇬🇧
£0.84
Rate: 1 EUR = 0.8420 GBP
Common conversions
🇪🇺 EUR🇬🇧 GBP
€1.00£0.84
€10.00£8.42
€100.00£84.20
€500.00£421.00
€1,000.00£842.00
€5,000.00£4,210.00
€10,000.00£8,420.00
€50,000.00£42,100.00
€100,000.00£84,200.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-16 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

EUR trend over time.

Today
0.842
1 EUR = GBP
1 year ago
0.855
↓ 1.5% in 12 months
5 years ago
0.89
↓ 5.4% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

EUR to GBP conversion table.

Common Euro amounts converted to British Pound at today's rate of 1 EUR = 0.842 GBP. The reverse holds too: 1 GBP = 1.19 EUR.

EUR → GBP
1 EUR 0.842 GBP
5 EUR 4.21 GBP
10 EUR 8.42 GBP
25 EUR 21.05 GBP
50 EUR 42.1 GBP
100 EUR 84.2 GBP
500 EUR 421 GBP
1,000 EUR 842 GBP
5,000 EUR 4,210 GBP
10,000 EUR 8,420 GBP
GBP → EUR
1 GBP 1.19 EUR
5 GBP 5.94 EUR
10 GBP 11.88 EUR
25 GBP 29.69 EUR
50 GBP 59.38 EUR
100 GBP 118.76 EUR
500 GBP 593.82 EUR
1,000 GBP 1,188 EUR
5,000 GBP 5,938 EUR
10,000 GBP 11,876 EUR
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert EUR to GBP.

The EUR/GBP corridor is driven mostly by Eurozone purchases and EU remittances. On the British Pound side, demand comes from UK university fees, UK remittances, and British real estate. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, EUR/GBP is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the Euro has moved down 1.5% against the British Pound, and over five years it has weakened about 5.4% (from 0.89 to 0.842). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a falling rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the British Pound you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best EUR → GBP rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large EUR transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-16 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

EUR to GBP FAQ.

How much GBP is €1000?
At ~0.842 GBP per EUR: €1,000 ≈ £842. For amounts under £10K, Wise typically nets within £15 of mid-market. Bank wires (HSBC, Barclays) charge ~2.5% spread → ~£820 net on €1,000.
Did Brexit affect EUR-GBP long-term?
Yes. GBP fell from ~0.74 (pre-referendum 2016) to a low of 0.93 (October 2022), a 26% GBP depreciation against EUR over 6 years. The pair has since recovered to 0.83-0.86. Most economists view this as a structural Brexit dampening; the pair is unlikely to retest pre-Brexit levels.
EUR-GBP for buying UK property as an EU citizen?
EU citizens can buy UK property freely (no nationality restriction). Currency-conversion is the biggest hidden cost — on a £500K property purchase, even a 2% spread = £10K. Use Wise, OFX, or Convera for tight rates. UK conveyancers can hold EUR escrow and convert at completion — gives you a "rate-lock" option for purchases.