Convert GBP to AED — live rate

Convert British Pounds to United Arab Emirates Dirhams and compare the real cost of sending money.

GBP
AED
1 GBP = 4.9605 AED • Mid-market rate
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Historical GBP/AED exchange rate

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Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, updated regularly.

Quick reference: GBP to AED

1 GBP → 4.96 AED
5 GBP → 24.80 AED
10 GBP → 49.61 AED
50 GBP → 248.02 AED
100 GBP → 496.05 AED
500 GBP → 2,480.25 AED
1,000 GBP → 4,960.50 AED
5,000 GBP → 24,802.50 AED

Real cost of GBP → AED

Banks (typical) ~2% markup
Specialists 0.3–1% markup

The rate above is the mid-market rate. Banks and providers add their margin on top.

How we calculate costs

Estimated savings

On 1,000 GBP
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

GBP — British Pound
ISO Code GBP
Symbol £
Central Bank Bank of England
Common Notes £5, £10, £20, £50
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AED — United Arab Emirates Dirham
ISO Code AED
Central Bank Central Bank of the UAE
Common Notes د.إ5, د.إ10, د.إ20, د.إ50, د.إ100, د.إ200, د.إ500
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.