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GBP to EUR: Pound to Euro Exchange Rate

The quick answer first, then the tables. Everything below follows the European Central Bank's daily reference rate, so the numbers are dated and checkable, not vibes.

1 GBP = 1.1807 EUR ECB reference, 8 October 2026

Rates verified October 2026 · Source: ECB

Key takeaways

  • 1 pound = 1.1807 euro at the 8 October 2026 ECB reference rate; 100 pounds buys 118.07 euro.
  • The euro is about 1% weaker than a week ago (1.1807 euro per pound now vs 1.1713 on 1 October).
  • These are reference rates, not transaction quotes. Your bank adds a spread, so expect slightly less on a real transfer.
  • The ECB publishes a fresh rate every working day; this page refreshes with it.

Pounds to euro: conversion table

GBPEUR
1011.81
5059.03
100118.07
250295.17
500590.33
1,0001,180.67

Euros to pounds: the inverse

EURGBP
108.47
5042.35
10084.70
250211.74
500423.49
1,000846.98
Where this number comes from. The ECB fixes its reference rates each working day around 14:10 CET and publishes them around 16:00 CET. Banks and card networks start from roughly this number, then add their margin. If a quote differs from this page by more than 2–3%, shop around.

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1 GBP to EUR today?

One pound buys 1.1807 euro at the ECB reference rate of 8 October 2026. Your bank or card provider will quote a slightly different rate once their markup is added.

Is the pound strong against the euro right now?

The euro sits about 1% weaker than a week ago, at 1.1807 euro per pound on 8 October 2026, up from 1.1713 on 1 October. That means each pound stretches a little further than it did last week.

Should I use this rate for my actual transfer?

No. The ECB reference rate is a daily benchmark for information purposes. Real transfers and card payments add a spread, usually 0.5 to 3 percent, so expect slightly less on a real transfer than the table shows.

How often is this rate updated?

The ECB publishes a new reference rate every working day around 16:00 CET. This page follows the same daily refresh, so the numbers you see are dated, not stale.

What is the inverse rate, EUR to GBP?

1 euro equals 0.8470 pound at the 8 October 2026 ECB reference rate. 100 euro converts to 84.70 pound before any fees.

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Reference rates are informational benchmarks from the European Central Bank, not transaction quotes. Actual exchange rates include provider markups. Educational content, not financial advice.