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GBP/JPY Converter — British Pound to Japanese Yen Live Exchange Rate

The live GBP/JPY exchange rate is 211.621 (British Pound to Japanese Yen), updated in real time. Convert any amount with the free currency converter below, or get GBP/JPY over a REST or WebSocket API in JSON or XML, updated approximately every second.

GBP/JPY · Bid
211.621
Change (since open)
-0.13%
Ask
211.688
High
212.451
Low
211.178
Open
211.902
Close
211.621
Spread
0.067

Last updated 21:57:59 UTC, 06 Nov 2026. Rates on this page are cached briefly; query the API for sub-second updates.

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¥211,621.00

1 GBP = 211.6210 JPY

Convert British Pound to Japanese Yen — common amounts

Popular GBP/JPY conversions at the current live rate, in both directions.

GBP to JPY
1 GBP ¥211.62
5 GBP ¥1,058.10
10 GBP ¥2,116.21
25 GBP ¥5,290.52
50 GBP ¥10,581.05
100 GBP ¥21,162.10
500 GBP ¥105,810.50
1,000 GBP ¥211,621.00
JPY to GBP
1 JPY £0.004725
5 JPY £0.0236
10 JPY £0.0473
25 JPY £0.1181
50 JPY £0.2363
100 JPY £0.4725
500 JPY £2.36
1,000 JPY £4.73

Rates as of 21:57 UTC, 06 Nov 2026.

About GBP/JPY

The GBP/JPY pair tells you how many Japanese Yen one British Pound buys. The British Pound (GBP) is the currency of the United Kingdom and one of the oldest currencies still in use; the Japanese Yen (JPY) is the currency of Japan and the most traded currency in Asia. When GBP/JPY rises, the British Pound is strengthening relative to the Japanese Yen.

Live-Rates streams the GBP/JPY rate in real time alongside 150+ other instruments. The quote above shows the current bid and ask; the difference between them is the spread. For programmatic access, use the API example below.

Get GBP/JPY via API

GET https://www.live-rates.com/api/price?key=YOUR_KEY&rate=GBPJPY
[
  {
    "currency": "GBP/JPY",
    "rate": 211.621,
    "bid": 211.621,
    "ask": 211.688,
    "high": 212.451,
    "low": 211.178,
    "open": 211.902,
    "close": "n/a",
    "timestamp": 1794002279241
  }
]

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GBP/JPY — FAQ

What is the current GBP/JPY exchange rate?
As of the latest update, GBP/JPY is trading at a bid of 211.621 and an ask of 211.688. The rate updates in real time on this page and via the Live-Rates API.
How do I get the live GBP/JPY rate via API?
Send a GET request to https://www.live-rates.com/api/price?key=YOUR_KEY&rate=GBPJPY. The response includes bid, ask, high, low, open and close in JSON (or XML with rate_format=xml). The endpoint is free for up to 3 requests per hour without a key.
What does GBP/JPY mean?
GBP/JPY shows how many Japanese Yen (JPY) one British Pound (GBP) will buy. GBP is the base currency and JPY is the quote currency.
Is GBP/JPY rate data free?
Yes. You can query the GBP/JPY rate for free up to 3 requests per hour without an API key. A free 7-day trial key unlocks unlimited access, and paid plans add unlimited production requests and historical data.
How do I convert British Pound to Japanese Yen?
Use the currency converter above: enter an amount, then choose GBP and JPY. At the current live rate, 1 GBP = 211.6210 JPY. Conversions update in real time and are also available via the Live-Rates API.
How much is 1 British Pound in Japanese Yen?
1 GBP is worth 211.6210 JPY at the latest GBP/JPY rate, updated in real time.
How much is 1 Japanese Yen in British Pound?
1 JPY is worth 0.00472543 GBP at the latest rate.

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