GBP → 
EUR Rate as of2026-05-16 GBP to EUR Converter.
1 GBP = 1.188 EUR as of 2026-05-16. UK to Eurozone direction. Used by UK retirees with Spanish/French property, UK tourists to EU, UK students at EU universities (smaller post-Brexit). The pair has recovered modestly from Brexit lows but remains well below 2015-16 levels.
GBP → EUR Converter
| 🇬🇧 GBP | 🇪🇺 EUR |
|---|---|
| £1.00 | €1.19 |
| £10.00 | €11.88 |
| £100.00 | €118.80 |
| £500.00 | €594.00 |
| £1,000.00 | €1,188.00 |
| £5,000.00 | €5,940.00 |
| £10,000.00 | €11,880.00 |
| £50,000.00 | €59,400.00 |
| £100,000.00 | €118,800.00 |
GBP trend over time.
GBP to EUR conversion table.
Common British Pound amounts converted to Euro at today's rate of 1 GBP = 1.188 EUR. The reverse holds too: 1 EUR = 0.8418 GBP.
| 1 GBP | 1.19 EUR |
| 5 GBP | 5.94 EUR |
| 10 GBP | 11.88 EUR |
| 25 GBP | 29.7 EUR |
| 50 GBP | 59.4 EUR |
| 100 GBP | 118.8 EUR |
| 500 GBP | 594 EUR |
| 1,000 GBP | 1,188 EUR |
| 5,000 GBP | 5,940 EUR |
| 10,000 GBP | 11,880 EUR |
| 1 EUR | 0.8418 GBP |
| 5 EUR | 4.21 GBP |
| 10 EUR | 8.42 GBP |
| 25 EUR | 21.04 GBP |
| 50 EUR | 42.09 GBP |
| 100 EUR | 84.18 GBP |
| 500 EUR | 420.88 GBP |
| 1,000 EUR | 841.75 GBP |
| 5,000 EUR | 4,209 GBP |
| 10,000 EUR | 8,418 GBP |
Why people convert GBP to EUR.
The GBP/EUR corridor is driven mostly by UK university fees and UK remittances. On the Euro side, demand comes from Eurozone purchases, EU remittances, and European business. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, GBP/EUR 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 1.5% against the Euro, and over five years it has strengthened about 5.7% (from 1.124 to 1.188). 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 Euro you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best GBP → EUR 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 2026-05-16 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
