FXMapPrimary currency
- Name
- British Pound
- ISO 4217
- GBP
- Symbol
- £
GBP exchange rates
Latest mid-market reference rates against major currencies.
Money transfer partners
Money in United Kingdom for travellers
The official currency of United Kingdom is the British Pound (GBP), denoted by the symbol £.
Acceptance of cards versus cash varies by city, neighbourhood, and merchant. We don't publish country-by-country payment-method data, so check guidance from your bank, your card network, or your destination's official tourism resources before travelling.
For a transparent benchmark, compare any quoted rate against the FXMap reference rate, which is sourced from the European Central Bank and open APIs. Airport kiosks, banks, and money-changers add a markup or spread on top of the reference rate, which is why their quotes differ.
United Kingdom on the map
Open the interactive world map centered on United Kingdom to see live GBP rates against every tracked currency.
🇬🇧View United Kingdom on the world currency map
Approx. centroid: 55.4°, -3.4°
What is your money worth in United Kingdom?
Enter an amount in your currency to see it in British Pound, with the recent trend and how far it goes.
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