Westpac AUD250 to GBP Travel Money Exchange Rates - Compare & Save

Westpac Bank FX at a glance

Westpac is one of the largest banks in Australia, offering a range of financial products and services including personal and business banking, wealth management, and investment services. The bank was established in 1817 and has a long history of serving the Australian community.

How do Westpac transfer exchange rates compare?

Westpac bank allows its customers to buy and sell a range of major and minor currencies for international travel, trade, and investment.

Sending or receiving international transfers to or from your Westpac bank account will include a margin rate of between 3.5% to 8% – this is much higher than most money transfer broker rates (which are normally 0.5 to 1.5%).

Transfers to Cambodia, Ghana, Indonesia, Laos, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam are only available for amounts AUD $1,000 and above, or the foreign currency equivalent value.

Westpac Bank does allow you to request a real-time FX rate request, prior to scheduling an international wire. So you can check the rate and compare to the best rates from our BER partner brokers to check for a better deal.

AUD to GBP Market Data

Australian dollar (AUD) to British pound (GBP) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

Sell AUD → Buy GBP

1 AUD = GBP

▼-0.3%

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AUD to GBP at 0.4846 is just below its 3-month average, having traded in a fairly volatile 8.3% range from 0.4666 to 0.5054

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1 GBP = 2.0655 AUD

Date	AUD/GBP	Change	Period
01 May 2025	0.4807	0.9% ▲	2 Week
14 Feb 2025	0.5042	3.8% ▼	3 Month
15 May 2024	0.5280	8.1% ▼	1 Year
16 May 2020	0.5300	8.5% ▼	5 Year
18 May 2015	0.5104	4.9% ▼	10 Year
20 May 2005	0.4134	17.4% ▲	20 Year

AUD/GBP historic rates & change to 15-May-2025

What are equivalent amounts of AUD and GBP?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for AUD to GBP (Australian dollar to British pound)*.

AUD	GBP
A$ 1	£ 0.4841
A$ 5	£ 2.4205
A$ 10	£ 4.8410
A$ 20	£ 9.6820
A$ 50	£ 24.21
A$ 100	£ 48.41
A$ 250	£ 121.03
A$ 500	£ 242.05
A$ 1,000	£ 484.10
A$ 2,000	£ 968.20
A$ 5,000	£ 2,421
A$ 10,000	£ 4,841
A$ 20,000	£ 9,682
A$ 50,000	£ 24,205
A$ 100,000	£ 48,410

AUD	GBP
A$ 2.0655	£ 1
A$ 10.33	£ 5
A$ 20.66	£ 10
A$ 41.31	£ 20
A$ 103.28	£ 50
A$ 206.55	£ 100
A$ 516.38	£ 250
A$ 1,033	£ 500
A$ 2,066	£ 1,000
A$ 4,131	£ 2,000
A$ 10,328	£ 5,000
A$ 20,655	£ 10,000
A$ 41,310	£ 20,000
A$ 103,275	£ 50,000
A$ 206,550	£ 100,000

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*Converted at the current AUDGBP interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

Forecasts for AUD to GBP

15 MayThe recent dynamics of the AUD to GBP exchange rate have been influenced by a number of global and domestic factors, resulting in a volatile trading range. Currently, the exchange rate sits at 0.4846, slightly below its three-month average, with fluctuations observed between 0.4666 and 0.5054, reflecting an 8.3% range.

Read our full review of recent AUD to GBP forecasts.

How to get a good AUD to GBP exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting Australian dollar to British pound:

Shop around for the best AUD/GBP exchange rate: Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Timing is important: Keep an eye on the AUD/GBP rate on currency markets, as exchange rates can fluctuate frequently. Try to make your transactions when the exchange rate is in your favor. You can do this easily with our BER Smart Rate Tracker.
Use a credit/debit or travel card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees: Some credit cards charge additional fees for transactions made in a foreign currency, so it's important to check with your card issuer to see if they charge these fees and what their exchange rate is.
Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both AUD and GBP at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
Buy currency in advance: If you know that you will need foreign currency in the future, consider buying it in advance when the exchange rate is favorable.

The key is reducing excessive costs and fees

Generally speaking, if you are buying British pound with Australian dollar, then it's better for the AUD/GBP exchange rate to be higher.

However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).

The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.

Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.

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It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.

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Will the Australian dollar rise against the British pound?

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