Exchange rate
British Pound to Euro
GBP / EUR
1.00 GBP =
1.20 EUR
1 GBP = 1.1965 EUR · 1 EUR = 0.83578 GBP
ECB29 Oct 2026Where this comes fromHide details
Rates are the European Central Bank's daily euro foreign exchange reference rates, served by the Frankfurter API. The ECB publishes them on business days at around 16:00 CET; they are not live market prices and do not change at weekends or on holidays.
The figures are mid-market values: bank margins, transfer fees and card fees are not included, so the rate you are offered will differ.
Rate date: 2026-10-29 · Last checked: 2026-10-29 21:20 UTC (when this page was built)
GBP to EUR over time
Change
+7.57%up
1.1123 → 1.1965
Low
1.0754
2020-03-19
High
1.2138
2022-03-04
The line uses 122 monthly observations. Low and high are the extreme daily reference rates in the period, not intraday levels. 2016-10-29 was a Saturday, so the last published business day, 2016-10-28, was used.
Same amount, two dates
On 2016-10-28
111.23 EUR
Today (ECB 2026-10-29)
119.65 EUR
2016-10-29 was a Saturday, so the last published business day, 2016-10-28, was used.
This compares exchange rates on two dates. It is not an investment return: it does not account for inflation, interest earned, or any fee.
GBP/EUR compared with earlier dates
Now: 1 GBP = 1.1965 EUR (ECB reference rate of 2026-10-29)
| Period | Then | Used day | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 1.1666 | 2026-09-29 | +2.56%up |
| 3 Months | 1.1677 | 2026-07-29 | +2.46%up |
| 6 Months | 1.1542 | 2026-04-29 | +3.67%up |
| 1 Year | 1.1355 | 2025-10-29 | +5.37%up |
| 3 Years | 1.1491 | 2023-10-27for 2023-10-29 | +4.12%up |
| 5 Years | 1.1836 | 2021-10-29 | +1.09%up |
| 10 Years | 1.1123 | 2016-10-28for 2016-10-29 | +7.57%up |
A rising number means one British pound buys more euros — good for someone holding British pounds, not for someone earning euros.
Then is the daily ECB reference rate on the last business day on or before the start of the period (not an intraday level); “for” shows the date that was asked for when it fell on a weekend or holiday.
About GBP and EUR
British Pound Sterling (GBP)
The British Pound Sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom and one of the world's major traded currencies, with a history reaching back to Anglo-Saxon England.
The UK is one of Europe's major economies, with London serving as a global financial center. The Bank of England (BoE) sets monetary policy to meet the government's inflation target.
What moves it
- Bank of England interest rate decisions
- UK economic data and trade policy
- London financial market sentiment
- UK inflation and housing market trends
Euro (EUR)
The Euro is the official currency of the euro area (Eurozone), shared by many European Union member states. It is one of the world's major trading and reserve currencies.
The euro area is one of the world's major economic blocs, anchored by economies such as Germany and France. The European Central Bank (ECB) sets a single monetary policy for all euro area members.
What moves it
- 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
Sterling traces its origins to the silver pennies of Anglo-Saxon England — the name 'pound' comes from a pound weight of silver.
Did you know? — EUR
The Euro was introduced as an accounting currency in 1999 and physical euro coins and banknotes entered circulation in 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 GBP in EUR?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 GBP equals 1.1965 EUR. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the GBP to EUR exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 1.1965 EUR per 1 GBP. The ECB publishes once per business day around 16:00 CET, so the rate does not change over weekends or holidays.
Where does CurrencyVersus get its GBP/EUR data?
CurrencyVersus sources all exchange rate data from the Frankfurter API, which provides European Central Bank (ECB) reference rates. The ECB publishes these once per business day, around 16:00 CET; they are not live market quotes. Gold and silver prices come separately from gold-api.com and update more often than the daily ECB reference rates.
Can I view historical GBP to EUR exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical GBP/EUR exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22