EUR → 
GBP Rate as of2026-05-16 EUR to GBP Converter.
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Current rate
1 EUR = 0.842 GBP as of 2026-05-16. Major cross-Channel pair. Heavy use by UK-EU traders, UK-EU dual-residence households, and EU citizens with UK property. Post-Brexit, the pair has been more volatile and trended in GBP's favor as Brexit-related GBP weakness has partially recovered.
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Rate as of 2026-05-16EUR → GBP Converter
€
🇪🇺 €1.00 = 🇬🇧
£0.84
Rate: 1 EUR = 0.8420 GBP
Common conversions
| 🇪🇺 EUR | 🇬🇧 GBP |
|---|---|
| €1.00 | £0.84 |
| €10.00 | £8.42 |
| €100.00 | £84.20 |
| €500.00 | £421.00 |
| €1,000.00 | £842.00 |
| €5,000.00 | £4,210.00 |
| €10,000.00 | £8,420.00 |
| €50,000.00 | £42,100.00 |
| €100,000.00 | £84,200.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 2026-05-16 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend
EUR trend over time.
Today
0.842
1 EUR = GBP
1 year ago
0.855
↓ 1.5% in 12 months
5 years ago
0.89
↓ 5.4% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
EUR to GBP FAQ.
How much GBP is €1000?
At ~0.842 GBP per EUR: €1,000 ≈ £842. For amounts under £10K, Wise typically nets within £15 of mid-market. Bank wires (HSBC, Barclays) charge ~2.5% spread → ~£820 net on €1,000.
Did Brexit affect EUR-GBP long-term?
Yes. GBP fell from ~0.74 (pre-referendum 2016) to a low of 0.93 (October 2022), a 26% GBP depreciation against EUR over 6 years. The pair has since recovered to 0.83-0.86. Most economists view this as a structural Brexit dampening; the pair is unlikely to retest pre-Brexit levels.
EUR-GBP for buying UK property as an EU citizen?
EU citizens can buy UK property freely (no nationality restriction). Currency-conversion is the biggest hidden cost — on a £500K property purchase, even a 2% spread = £10K. Use Wise, OFX, or Convera for tight rates. UK conveyancers can hold EUR escrow and convert at completion — gives you a "rate-lock" option for purchases.
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