Convert JPY to GBP — live rate

Convert Japanese Yens to British Pounds and compare the real cost of sending money.

JPY
GBP
1 JPY = 0.0047 GBP Mid-market rate
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Historical JPY/GBP exchange rate

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

Quick reference: JPY to GBP

1 JPY 0.00 GBP
5 JPY 0.02 GBP
10 JPY 0.05 GBP
50 JPY 0.24 GBP
100 JPY 0.47 GBP
500 JPY 2.37 GBP
1,000 JPY 4.75 GBP
5,000 JPY 23.73 GBP

Real cost of JPY → GBP

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 JPY
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

JPY — Japanese Yen
ISO Code JPY
Symbol ¥
Central Bank Bank of Japan
Common Notes ¥1000, ¥5000, ¥10000
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GBP — British Pound
ISO Code GBP
Symbol £
Central Bank Bank of England
Common Notes £5, £10, £20, £50
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.