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GBP to SAR Exchange Rates & Currency Deals

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Understanding the Table:

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 transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.

 
 
 
   

GBP to SAR Market Data

British pound (GBP) to Saudi riyal (SAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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1 GBP = 4.9155 SAR
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GBP to SAR is at 90-day lows near 4.9318, 2.1% below its 3-month average of 5.0376, having traded in a very stable 3.8% range from 4.9318 to 5.1185
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Is the GBP to SAR 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 Saudi riyal is to review how the GBP/SAR rate has changed over time.

The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to SAR exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:

DateGBP/SARChangePeriod
17 Oct 2025
5.0356
2% 2 Week
02 Aug 2025
4.9821
1% 3 Month
31 Oct 2024
4.8435
1.8% 1 Year
01 Nov 2020
4.8478
1.8% 5 Year
03 Nov 2015
5.7830
14.7% 10 Year
05 Nov 2005
6.5911
25.2% 20 Year
GBP/SAR historic rates & change to 31-Oct-2025
GBP to SAR is under pressure, trading at 90-day lows near 4.9318, about 2.1% below its 3-month avg of 5.0376. Analysts attribute this to UK fiscal anxieties and a stagnant growth outlook. Watch for shifts in UK policy for potential impacts on the GBP-SAR trajectory

 

GBP to SAR Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?

To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Saudi riyal across a range of amounts.

This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :

GBP SAR
£ 1 4.9155
£ 5 24.58
£ 10 49.16
£ 20 98.31
£ 50 245.78
£ 100 491.55
£ 250 1,229
£ 500 2,458
£ 1,000 4,916
£ 2,000 9,831
£ 5,000 24,578
£ 10,000 49,155
£ 20,000 98,310
£ 50,000 245,775
£ 100,000 491,550
GBP SAR
£ 0.2034 ﷼ 1
£ 1.0170 ﷼ 5
£ 2.0340 ﷼ 10
£ 4.0680 ﷼ 20
£ 10.17 ﷼ 50
£ 20.34 ﷼ 100
£ 50.85 ﷼ 250
£ 101.70 ﷼ 500
£ 203.40 ﷼ 1,000
£ 406.80 ﷼ 2,000
£ 1,017 ﷼ 5,000
£ 2,034 ﷼ 10,000
£ 4,068 ﷼ 20,000
£ 10,170 ﷼ 50,000
£ 20,340 ﷼ 100,000

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

 
 

What is the best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to SAR?

The best GBP to SAR exchange rate is 4.8677 from Wise. This is -0.97% compared to the mid-market rate 4.9155.

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 Saudi riyal (SAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

The above Sterling to Riyal 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-SAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers. 

How do GBP-SAR rates compare between providers?

Looking at the full GBP to SAR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to SAR exchange rate is Wise at 4.8677, -0.97% from the latest mid-market rate 4.9155.

The next best is Western Union at 4.8417, -1.5% from the mid-rate.

Then OFX at 4.7974, which is -2.4% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 4.695 at -4.5% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 4.7245 at -3.9% and the Barclays Bank rate is 4.6845 at -4.7% compared to the mid-rate 4.9155.

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.

 

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