Convert between 25+ major world currencies with approximate exchange rates and multi-currency comparison.
Exchange rates are approximate as of March 2026. For live rates, visit your bank or XE.com. Actual transaction rates may differ due to fees and spreads.
Whether you are planning a holiday, sending money abroad, or pricing goods for an international business, knowing the current exchange rate between currencies is essential. Currency conversion affects everything from the cost of your hotel booking to the price of imported goods and the value of overseas investments. This currency converter supports 25 major world currencies, covering the most commonly traded pairs for UK residents. All rates are benchmarked against GBP (British Pound) and use cross-rate calculation to convert between any two supported currencies. The converter includes European currencies (EUR, CHF, SEK, NOK, DKK, PLN, CZK, HUF), major global currencies (USD, JPY, CAD, AUD, NZD), Asian currencies (CNY, SGD, HKD, INR, THB), and other widely used currencies (TRY, ZAR, MXN, BRL, AED, SAR). While these rates are approximate as of March 2026, the converter is useful for budgeting, comparing prices across countries, and understanding the relative value of different currencies. For actual transactions, always check the live rate offered by your bank or exchange provider, as spreads and fees will affect the final amount.
To convert currencies: 1. Enter the amount you want to convert. This can be any positive number, from small everyday amounts to large business transactions. 2. Select the currency you are converting from using the "From Currency" dropdown. Each option shows the currency code and full name, for example "GBP - British Pound". 3. Select the currency you are converting to using the "To Currency" dropdown. 4. View your results. The converted amount is shown as the primary result. The exchange rate shows the rate applied (units of target currency per unit of source currency), and the inverse rate shows the reverse direction. 5. The chart displays your amount converted to the top 5 global currencies (GBP, EUR, USD, JPY, CHF) for quick comparison. 6. For advanced use, expand the advanced options and enter a custom exchange rate. This overrides the default rate and is useful when you want to calculate using a specific rate quoted by your bank or exchange provider.
Currency conversion uses a cross-rate system based on GBP: Each currency has a stored rate relative to GBP. For example, EUR = 1.19 means 1 GBP = 1.19 EUR. USD = 1.27 means 1 GBP = 1.27 USD. To convert between any two currencies, the formula first converts to GBP and then to the target currency: Converted Amount = Amount / fromRate x toRate For example, converting 100 USD to EUR: First convert USD to GBP: 100 / 1.27 = 78.74 GBP. Then convert GBP to EUR: 78.74 x 1.19 = 93.70 EUR. The direct exchange rate between any two currencies is: exchangeRate = toRate / fromRate. The inverse rate is simply 1 / exchangeRate. When a custom rate override is provided, the calculator uses that rate directly: Converted Amount = Amount x customRate. This bypasses the GBP cross-rate system entirely. All calculations use high-precision decimal arithmetic to avoid floating-point rounding errors that can affect financial calculations.
Exchange rates fluctuate constantly during market hours (typically Monday to Friday, with major sessions in London, New York, and Tokyo). The rates in this calculator are approximate mid-market rates as of March 2026. When exchanging currency in practice, you will encounter the spread, which is the difference between the buy and sell price. Banks typically charge 2-4% above the mid-market rate, while specialist providers like Wise or Revolut may offer rates closer to mid-market. Airport exchange bureaus typically offer the worst rates. For large transactions, it is worth comparing rates from multiple providers. For regular international payments, consider a multi-currency account that allows you to hold and convert at better rates.