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GBP to BDT Converter.

Current rate

1 GBP = 138 BDT as of 2026-05-19. The UK hosts over 700,000 people of Bangladeshi heritage, with dense diaspora clusters in Tower Hamlets, Whitechapel, Oldham and Birmingham. Remittances from Britain are a top-3 inflow source for Bangladesh, and the BDT has steadily weakened against sterling since the 2022 IMF programme, driving constant rate-checking by senders.

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GBPBDT Converter

£
🇬🇧 £1.00 = 🇧🇩
BDT 138.00
Rate: 1 GBP = 138.0000 BDT
Common conversions
🇬🇧 GBP🇧🇩 BDT
£1.00BDT 138.00
£10.00BDT 1,380.00
£100.00BDT 13,800.00
£500.00BDT 69,000.00
£1,000.00BDT 138,000.00
£5,000.00BDT 690,000.00
£10,000.00BDT 1,380,000.00
£50,000.00BDT 6,900,000.00
£100,000.00BDT 13,800,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-19 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

GBP trend over time.

Today
138
1 GBP = BDT
1 year ago
132
↑ 4.5% in 12 months
5 years ago
117
↑ 17.9% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

GBP to BDT conversion table.

Common British Pound amounts converted to Bangladeshi Taka at today's rate of 1 GBP = 138 BDT. The reverse holds too: 1 BDT = 0.0072 GBP.

GBP → BDT
1 GBP 138 BDT
5 GBP 690 BDT
10 GBP 1,380 BDT
25 GBP 3,450 BDT
50 GBP 6,900 BDT
100 GBP 13,800 BDT
500 GBP 69,000 BDT
1,000 GBP 138,000 BDT
5,000 GBP 690,000 BDT
10,000 GBP 1,380,000 BDT
BDT → GBP
1 BDT 0.0072 GBP
5 BDT 0.0362 GBP
10 BDT 0.0725 GBP
25 BDT 0.1812 GBP
50 BDT 0.3623 GBP
100 BDT 0.7246 GBP
500 BDT 3.62 GBP
1,000 BDT 7.25 GBP
5,000 BDT 36.23 GBP
10,000 BDT 72.46 GBP
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert GBP to BDT.

The GBP/BDT corridor is driven mostly by UK university fees and UK remittances. On the Bangladeshi Taka side, demand comes from Bangladesh remittances, family transfers, and garment industry trade. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, GBP/BDT 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 British Pound has moved up 4.5% against the Bangladeshi Taka, and over five years it has strengthened about 17.9% (from 117 to 138). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Bangladeshi Taka you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best GBP → BDT 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 GBP transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-19 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

GBP to BDT FAQ.

Who converts GBP to BDT?
British Bangladeshi families sending money to relatives in Sylhet, Dhaka and Chittagong, plus UK-based students paying tuition or property deposits back home.
Best way to send GBP to BDT?
Wise, Remitly and TapTap Send offer the strongest GBP-BDT mid-market rates, while Sonali Bank UK and bKash partner corridors are popular for mobile-wallet delivery.
Why has BDT weakened against GBP?
Bangladesh devalued the taka multiple times under its 2023 IMF deal, and elevated UK interest rates have kept sterling firm, pushing GBP/BDT from the high-120s in 2024 to the high-130s today.