The real GBP/EUR rate
The interbank rate (mid-market), with no inflated margin hidden in the displayed rate.
Change your pounds sterling (GBP) into euros (EUR) at the real interbank rate, in real time. Ideal for cashing in income in GBP, funding a project in the eurozone or settling cross-border payments, with a margin from 0.40% and no hidden fees.
The essentials to change your GBP into EUR with no nasty surprises on the rate or the fees.
The interbank rate (mid-market), with no inflated margin hidden in the displayed rate.
Transparent and sliding, up to 10× cheaper than a bank. No hidden fees.
Receive your GBP on your ibani account and convert them into euros automatically, at the real rate.
ibani SA, founded in Geneva in 2018, a financial intermediary affiliated with SO-FIT, recognised by FINMA.
On an exchange of 5'000 GBP per month, the margin applied to the rate makes all the difference over the year.
| Criterion | ibani | Bank | Exchange office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting rate | Real interbank | "In-house" rate | "In-house" rate |
| Exchange margin | From 0.40% | ~1.5 to 2% | Often > 2% |
| Transfer fees | 0 EUR | Variable | — |
| Estimated annual cost* | ~240 GBP | ~900 GBP | > 1'000 GBP |
| 100% digital tracking | Yes | Partial | No |
*Indicative orders of magnitude for an exchange of 5'000 GBP/month over 1 year. See the details on our Rates page.
Follow the pair's trend to choose the right moment for your exchange.
Indicative amounts, ibani margin included, updated continuously.
100% digital sign-up in 5 minutes, with no opening or account maintenance fees.
Give your ibani details to the sender to cash in your GBP with complete ease.
ibani converts your GBP into EUR at the market rate and transfers the euros to your account, by SEPA transfer.
The rate between the pound sterling (GBP) and the euro (EUR) is one of the most traded currency pairs in the world. Its dynamics above all reflect the monetary policy gap between two central banks: the Bank of England (BoE) and the European Central Bank (ECB).
When the BoE raises its key rates faster than the ECB, the pound tends to appreciate against the euro, because sterling investments become more rewarding. Conversely, a slowdown in the British economy, persistent inflation or fiscal uncertainty weigh on the pound. The GBP/EUR pair is reputed to be more volatile than the Swiss franc: it reacts sharply to releases on growth, employment and inflation in both the United Kingdom and the eurozone.
Historical reference points: the sharp fall of the pound in the aftermath of the Brexit referendum in June 2016, the strong volatility linked to the negotiations to leave the European Union, then the tensions on British debt in 2022. Since then, the pound has most often moved within a range between 1.10 and 1.20 euros, depending on the decisions of the BoE and the ECB.
Read also: our guides on how to invoice cross-border B2B and lock in a favourable rate.
Written by Brice Delhome.
There is no universal ideal moment. The GBP/EUR rate depends on market movements and the monetary policy gap between the Bank of England (BoE) and the ECB. The pound reacts strongly to British economic releases and political news. Monitor the real rate continuously and trigger your exchange at the moment that suits you.
With ibani, you open an exchange account and give your details to the party making the payment. As soon as your pounds sterling (GBP) are received, the funds are converted into euros at the real market rate and transferred to your bank account by SEPA transfer, with no hidden fees.
The GBP/EUR rate is driven by the gap in key interest rates between the Bank of England and the ECB, by the relative health of the British and eurozone economies, by inflation and by the political climate (including the aftermath of Brexit). The pound is a more volatile currency than the Swiss franc, sensitive to macroeconomic announcements.
ibani applies a transparent margin from 0.40% on the real interbank rate, decreasing with amounts. There are no opening, account maintenance or SEPA transfer fees. It's up to 10× cheaper than a traditional bank. See the details on the Rates page.
✓ Real interbank rate · ✓ Margin from 0.40% · ✓ Affiliated with SO-FIT (SRO)
* Transfers in currencies other than EUR and CHF may be subject to correspondent bank fees.
Your money is handled with the utmost regulatory rigour.
ibani SA is a FinTech company established since 2018 in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland. We are a financial intermediary audited for our activity, with thousands of clients and exchange operations to our name.
ibani SA is affiliated with SO-FIT as a financial intermediary within the meaning of Article 2 para. 3 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). SO-FIT is a self-regulatory organisation recognised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).