The real GBP/SGD rate
The interbank (mid-market) rate as the basis; the ibani margin, from 0.40% to 0.15% depending on the amount, is shown separately.
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1 GBP = 1.7003 SGD as of 26 October 2026 (indicative rate for an amount below the equivalent of CHF 10,000, ibani margin included; the rate applied is the one in effect when you place your order).
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The GBP/SGD conversion in brief
Convert pounds sterling into Singapore dollars, at the right rate
The essentials to change your GBP into SGD with no nasty surprises on the rate or the fees.
A margin from 0.15%
Transparent and sliding, up to 10× cheaper than a bank. No hidden fees.
Personal Swiss IBAN
Fund your account in pounds sterling and convert into Singapore dollars, automatically.
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ibani SA, founded in Geneva in 2018, a financial intermediary affiliated with SO-FIT, a self-regulatory organisation recognised by FINMA.
What you really pay
GBP → SGD: ibani, bank or exchange office?
On a 5'000 GBP exchange, the margin applied to the rate makes all the difference to the amount received in Singapore.
| Criterion | ibani | Bank | Exchange office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting rate | Real interbank | "In-house" rate | "In-house" rate |
| Exchange margin | 0.40% | ~1.5 to 2% | Often > 2% |
| Transfer fees | 0 GBP* | Variable | — |
| Estimated cost on 5'000 GBP* | ~20 GBP | ~90 GBP | > 100 GBP |
| 100% digital tracking | Yes | Partial | No |
*Indicative orders of magnitude for a 5'000 GBP exchange. Transfers in currencies other than EUR and CHF may be subject to correspondent bank fees. See the details on our Rates page.
Rate trend
Live GBP / SGD exchange rate
Follow the pair's trend to choose the right moment for your exchange.
| Indicator | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|
| High | 1.7117 | 1.7334 |
| Low | 1.6895 | 1.6895 |
| Average | 1.6979 | 1.7130 |
| Change | +1.01% | −0.54% |
European Central Bank reference rates, from 27 July to 23 October (90 days) and from 24 September to 23 October (30 days), 2026. Cross rates calculated via the euro. Excluding exchange margin: these figures are not directly comparable with the rate shown at the top of the page, which includes the ibani margin.
Conversion tables
How much is 1 GBP in SGD (and vice versa)?
Indicative amounts, ibani margin included, updated continuously.
Indicative rate as of 26 October 2026, ibani margin included; the rate applied is the one in effect when you place your order.
How to convert
Your GBP changed into SGD, in 3 steps
Create your ibani account for free
100% digital sign-up in 5 minutes, with no opening or account maintenance fees.
Fund your Swiss IBAN in pounds sterling
Transfer your pounds sterling to your personal IBAN and provide the beneficiary account in Singapore.
Receive your Singapore dollars at the real rate
ibani converts your GBP into SGD at the market rate, plus a margin of 0.40% to 0.15% depending on the amount, and transfers the funds to Singapore, with no hidden fees.
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GBP/SGD: what has moved in recent months
The Bank of England has held its rate at 3.75% since 17 September, with three members in favour of a hike, while Singapore left its exchange rate policy unchanged on 14 October. One pound is worth 1.7050 Singapore dollars at the 19 October reference rate.
GBPSterling at its strongest against the euro in sixteen months
On 17 September 2026 the Bank of England kept Bank Rate at 3.75% by six votes to three: Megan Greene, Catherine Mann and Huw Pill wanted to raise it to 4%. UK inflation rose back to 3.1% in August, from 2.9%; the September figure is published on 21 October. At the ECB reference rate of 19 October, EUR/GBP fell to 0.84205, its low for the year and its weakest level since June 2025. The next decision is on 5 November 2026, then on 17 December.
SGDMAS pauses
Singapore does not steer a policy rate but the appreciation slope of its nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER). On 14 October 2026 MAS left the slope, width and centre of this band unchanged, after two tightenings in April and July. MAS core inflation rose to 2.2% in August, headline inflation to 2.3%, and MAS forecasts core inflation of 1.5% to 2.0% for the year. The next statement is due no later than 29 January 2027.
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What it means for you
The pound reacts to Bank of England meetings, the next of which is on 5 November 2026, whereas MAS's exchange rate policy will not be reviewed before the end of January, barring an unscheduled decision. The dates likely to move the pair are therefore on the UK side.
ECB reference rate on 19 October 2026: 1 GBP ≈ 1.7050 SGD (excluding margin). The rate shown at the top of the page includes the ibani margin; the converter shows the live rate.
Sources: Bank of England, monetary policy summary of 17 September 2026 · Office for National Statistics, August 2026 consumer price index · ECB, euro foreign exchange reference rates · Monetary Authority of Singapore, monetary policy statements of 14 April and 14 October 2026 · MAS and Ministry of Trade and Industry, August 2026 consumer prices.
General market information, compiled from the sources cited; it constitutes neither investment advice nor a forecast.
The economics of the pair
GBP/SGD: the Bank of England facing the MAS
The rate between the pound sterling (GBP) and the Singapore dollar (SGD) connects two major international financial centres, London and Singapore. Its dynamics depend on two monetary institutions that operate in radically different ways: the Bank of England (BoE) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
On the British side, the pound sterling is one of the most traded currencies in the world. Its price reacts to Bank of England decisions on its policy rate (the « Bank Rate »), to inflation and to UK economic conditions. Historically more volatile, the GBP can experience sharp swings during political or budgetary episodes, as shown by the period that followed Brexit.
On the Singaporean side, the particularity is significant: the MAS does not steer policy interest rates, but directly the exchange rate of the Singapore dollar, managed within a fluctuation band against a basket of currencies of its main trading partners (the so-called « S$NEER » regime). This management aims to contain imported inflation in a country that imports most of what it consumes, which makes the SGD one of the most stable Asian currencies. In practice, the GBP/SGD rate rises when the pound strengthens and falls in the opposite case; for a transfer to Singapore (studies, real estate, supplier payment, family support), monitoring the real rate helps you choose the right moment.
On the same topic, discover how to repatriate funds to Singapore and prepare a move to Singapore.
Written by Brice Delhome.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about GBP/SGD exchange
The GBP/SGD rate depends on two very different monetary policies: the Bank of England (BoE), which sets its policy rates according to UK inflation and economic conditions, and the MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore), which manages not interest rates but the trajectory of the Singapore dollar against a basket of currencies. The pair also reacts to risk appetite and the strength of Asian trade.
You open a free ibani account, fund your Swiss IBAN in pounds sterling, then convert your GBP into SGD at the real market rate, plus a margin of 0.40% to 0.15% depending on the amount. The funds are then transferred to the beneficiary account in Singapore, with no hidden fees.
There is no universally ideal day. The Singapore dollar is a relatively stable currency, managed within a band by the MAS, while the pound sterling is more volatile and sensitive to Bank of England decisions and UK economic news. Monitor the interbank rate continuously and trigger your exchange at the moment that suits you.
ibani applies a transparent margin from 0.40% to 0.15% on the real interbank rate, decreasing with amounts. There are no opening or account maintenance fees. It's up to 10× cheaper than a traditional bank. Transfers in currencies other than EUR and CHF may be subject to correspondent bank fees.
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