GBP vs EUR
🇪🇺1 GBP = 1.17 EUR
Rates as of 2026-07-22 · Source: European Central Bank
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
GBP / EUR| Period | Then | Now | Change | Trend |
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Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
About GBP / EUR
🇬🇧 GBP — British Pound Sterling
The British Pound Sterling is the oldest currency still in use and the fourth most traded currency in the world. It is the official currency of the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.
🇪🇺 EUR — Euro
The Euro is the official currency of the Eurozone, used by 20 of the 27 European Union member states. It is the second most traded currency in the world after the US Dollar.
Key Factors Affecting GBP/EUR
🇬🇧 GBP Drivers
- Bank of England interest rate decisions
- UK economic data and Brexit-related developments
- London financial market sentiment
- UK inflation and housing market trends
🇪🇺 EUR Drivers
- ECB monetary policy and interest rates
- Economic performance of major Eurozone economies
- Political stability within the EU
- Eurozone inflation and employment data
💡 Did You Know? — GBP
The pound sterling has been in continuous use since its inception around 775 AD, making it over 1,200 years old.
💡 Did You Know? — EUR
The Euro was introduced as an accounting currency in 1999 and physical euro coins and banknotes entered circulation in 2002.
Economy Overview
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
The UK has one of the largest economies in Europe, with London serving as a major global financial center. The Bank of England (BoE) sets monetary policy and inflation targets.
🇪🇺 European Union
The Eurozone represents one of the largest economic blocs globally, with Germany and France as its largest economies. The European Central Bank (ECB) sets monetary policy for all Eurozone members.