The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your 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 details and click ‘Compare’.
Save Money - Compare Exchange Rate Margins & Fees
Sending money to Hungary can be an expensive business, more so if you aren’t even aware of all the hidden fees. Money transfer companies and banks profit by charging you fees and a normally hidden margin on the exchange rate.
Using your Bank to make international wire transfers to India can be especially expensive – often 5% to 10% worse than using a foreign exchange specialist to send to Hungary bank accounts or pay a Hungarian forint invoice.
GBP to HUF Market Data
British pound (GBP) to Hungarian forint (HUF) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
GBP to HUF at 478.6 is just above its 3-month average, having traded in a very stable 2.2% range from 471.2 to 481.7
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Is the GBP to HUF Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
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 Hungarian forint is to review how the GBP/HUF rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to HUF exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
GBP/HUF
Change
Period
22 May 2025
479.75
0.2% ▼
2 Week
07 Mar 2025
474.32
0.9% ▲
3 Month
05 Jun 2024
459.57
4.1% ▲
1 Year
06 Jun 2020
385.82
24% ▲
5 Year
08 Jun 2015
427.50
12% ▲
10 Year
10 Jun 2005
371.44
28.8% ▲
20 Year
GBP/HUF historic rates & change to 05-Jun-2025
#FX Update: GBP/HUF holds at 478.6, slightly above 3M avg despite UK facing headwinds from potential US-UK trade tensions. Analysts warn proposed 10% US tariff on UK imports could pressure pound. HUF showing resilience after NBH leadership change, but experts cite continuing fiscal risks for Hungarian currency
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Hungarian forint across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to HUF?
The best GBP to HUF exchange rate is 477.41 from Wise. This is -0.45% compared to the mid-market rate 479.57.
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 Hungarian forint (HUF) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Sterling to Forint comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-HUF mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do GBP-HUF rates compare between providers?
Looking at the
full comparison table
the best GBP to HUF exchange rate is 477.41 from Wise, -0.45% from the mid-market rate 479.57. The next best rate is 477.17 from OFX, -0.5% from the mid-rate. Then XE with 476.69 is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
The Western Union rate is 474.78 which is -1% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 453.42 at -5.5% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 456.29 at -4.9% and the Barclays Bank rate is 462.79 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 479.57.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers 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: