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 Turkish lira (TRY) 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 Turkish lira is to review how the GBP/TRY rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to TRY exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
| Date | GBP/TRY | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
02 Jun 2025 | 53.09 | 0.6% ▲ | 2 Week |
18 Mar 2025 | 47.71 | 12% ▲ | 3 Month |
16 Jun 2024 | 41.59 | 28.4% ▲ | 1 Year |
17 Jun 2020 | 8.5829 | 522.4% ▲ | 5 Year |
19 Jun 2015 | 4.2847 | 1146.8% ▲ | 10 Year |
21 Jun 2005 | 2.4846 | 2050% ▲ | 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 Turkish lira 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-TRY interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The Barclays Bank GBP to TRY exchange rate is 51.68. This is -3.5% compared to the latest GBP-TRY mid-market rate 53.55.
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 Turkish lira (TRY) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Barclays Bank - Sterling to Lira 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-TRY mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full GBP to TRY - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to TRY exchange rate is Wise at 53.31, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 53.55.
The next best is OFX at 53.28, -0.5% from the mid-rate.
Then XE at 53.23, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
The Western Union rate is 53.02 which is -0.99% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 50.72 at -5.3% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 51.05 at -4.7% and the Barclays Bank rate is 51.68 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 53.55.
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.
The exchange rate forecast for GBP to TRY has recently taken a cautious tone following disappointing economic data from the UK and ongoing political unrest in Turkey.
The recent forecast for the GBP to USD exchange rate suggests a complex interplay of economic indicators and geopolitical events affecting both currencies.
The USD to TRY exchange rate is currently facing notable pressures, particularly following recent economic and political developments.
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