Currency Converter: GBP to Arab Currencies
Convert pounds sterling to 17 Arab currencies, USD and EUR at a market reference rate, and work out a bank or transfer provider’s hidden margin.
A better-informed decision.
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| GBP | Egyptian pound |
|---|---|
| £1 | EGP 73.80 |
| £10 | EGP 737.97 |
| £100 | EGP 7,379.70 |
| £1,000 | EGP 73,797.04 |
Rates last updated: 5 November 2026, 00:02 UK time
Rates By Exchange Rate API (open.er-api.com)
Method: mid-market rates against the pound, refreshed from the source at most every 6 hours.
The currency converter above turns pounds sterling into 17 Arab currencies, the US dollar and the euro, and back again, at a market reference rate. It is not the rate a bank or transfer company will give you. The gap is the provider’s margin, a cost you pay even when nobody calls it a fee.
Where the rate comes from
Rates come from the data provider Exchange Rate API. The provider describes them as “indicative midpoint rates”, blended from central banks that publish daily reference rates and from commercial trading markets. It says they are not suitable for trading because they show no buy/sell spreads. Our free feed refreshes daily; the tool shows the last update time.
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between the buying and selling price of a currency. Providers normally sell at a different rate, which is why the midpoint is a useful yardstick.
A worked example at the 24 September 2026 rate
In the saved data from the morning of 24 September 2026, the reference rate was 1 GBP = 68.3285 EGP. The converter gives:
| Conversion | Result |
|---|---|
| £100 in Egyptian pounds | EGP 6,832.85 |
| EGP 100 in pounds sterling | £1.46 |
| Inverse rate | 1 EGP = 0.014635 GBP |
| £1,000 in Egyptian pounds | EGP 68,328.55 |
Rates move daily, so your numbers will differ.
How to work out a provider’s margin
You need what you pay in pounds including fees, what the recipient gets, and the converter’s rate at the same moment.
- Value received in pounds = amount received ÷ reference rate.
- Real cost = what you paid − value received in pounds.
- Cost as a percentage = real cost ÷ what you paid × 100.
Example with a hypothetical provider
The rate and fee below are made up and represent no real company. Say a provider offers 1 GBP = 66.00 EGP with no fee, and you send £100.
- The recipient gets EGP 6,600.
- At the reference rate that is worth 6,600 ÷ 68.3285 = £96.59.
- Real cost: £100 − £96.59 = £3.41, or 3.41%, on a “no fee” transfer.
If the same provider also charged a £2 fee, you would pay £102 for the same EGP 6,600. The cost becomes £5.41, or 5.30%. Always compare the final amount that arrives, not the fee alone.
Under the Payment Services Regulations 2017, a provider must tell you before you sign up about all charges and the exchange rate it will apply, or how it is calculated if it uses a reference rate.
Why rates differ in some countries
Some countries have an official central bank rate and a different parallel-market rate, and the gap can widen. The converter shows neither a parallel-market rate nor any bank’s rate.
The data provider itself flags the Libyan dinar, Syrian pound and Yemeni rial as currencies with high volatility and large differences between official and actually available rates. For these it uses central bank rates and advises extra caution. Treat the figure as a reference and ask the provider what will actually arrive.
Carrying cash out of the UK
According to GOV.UK, you must declare cash of £10,000 or more to UK customs if you carry it between Great Britain and a country outside the UK, in either direction. For Northern Ireland the threshold is €10,000 or more, between Northern Ireland and any non-EU country. The earliest you can declare is 72 hours before you travel. Undeclared cash can be seized, and you may have to pay a penalty of up to £5,000 to get it back. Check the GOV.UK cash page ↗ before you travel.
What the converter does not do
- It does not show any bank’s, transfer firm’s or bureau’s buy or sell rate.
- It does not include transfer fees or charges at the receiving end.
- It does not show parallel-market rates.
- It does not move money or recommend providers. It is not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my bank give me a worse rate?
Because it adds a margin to the reference rate. Use the formula above to measure it.
How often are rates updated?
Once a day. If a refresh fails, the tool shows the last saved copy and says so.
Is a “no fee” transfer free?
Not always. In the example it cost 3.41% through the rate alone.
Does the cash rule apply to bank transfers?
The GOV.UK declaration rule covers cash you physically carry when you travel.
Sources
- Exchange Rate API: our exchange rate data ↗
- Exchange Rate API: supported currencies ↗
- Exchange Rate API: open access endpoint ↗
- Payment Services Regulations 2017, Schedule 4 ↗
- GOV.UK: Take cash in and out of the UK ↗
Next step
Find a provider in the money transfer directory. To plan what you can send each month, start with the salary calculator and the cost of living calculator. See also the first month guide and the gold price.
Reviewed 24 September 2026.