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Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Barclays Bank currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
British pound (GBP) to Icelandic krona (ISK) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the British pound against the Icelandic krona is to review how the GBP/ISK rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to ISK exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
| Date | GBP/ISK | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
18 Jul 2025 | 164.35 | 0% ▲ | 2 Week |
03 May 2025 | 171.66 | 4.2% ▼ | 3 Month |
01 Aug 2024 | 176.88 | 7% ▼ | 1 Year |
02 Aug 2020 | 177.91 | 7.6% ▼ | 5 Year |
04 Aug 2015 | 209.79 | 21.6% ▼ | 10 Year |
06 Aug 2005 | 112.67 | 45.9% ▲ | 20 Year |
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Icelandic krona across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
*Converted at the current GBP-ISK interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The Barclays Bank GBP to ISK exchange rate is 157.69. This is -3.5% compared to the latest GBP-ISK mid-market rate 163.41.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare British pound (GBP) to Icelandic krona (ISK) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Barclays Bank - Sterling to Krona comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Barclays Bank and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-ISK mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full GBP to ISK - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to ISK exchange rate is Wise at 162.68, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 163.41.
The next best is Currencies Direct at 162.1, -0.8% from the mid-rate.
Then Western Union at 160.96, which is -1.5% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 151.48 at -7.3% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 152.46 at -6.7% and the Barclays Bank rate is 157.69 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 163.41.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks like Barclays Bank often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
View a full list of exchange rates by selecting your Base (from) currency:
