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British Pound to Saudi Riyal Exchange Rate (GBP to SAR)

If you're paying for a property in Saudi Arabia, covering business expenses in Riyadh, or sending money to family, this page displays the live British Pound to Saudi Riyal (GBP/SAR) exchange rate. With continuous updates, it helps you choose the best moment to send funds.

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Freddie Smith

By Freddie Smith, Founder & CEO, Currencyflow · Updated 22 July 2026

Live GBP to SAR exchange rate chart

Use this live chart to see how the British Pound is performing against the Saudi Riyal. Track changes as they happen and monitor trends over time.

Live rate: 1 GBP = 5.0511 SAR - Last updated: 04 Aug 2026, 20:00 UTC
GBP to SAR mid-market exchange rate history (1W)
DateRate (1 GBP = X SAR)
05 Aug 2025, 00:004.9841
06 Aug 2025, 00:005.0081
07 Aug 2025, 00:005.0420
08 Aug 2025, 00:005.0401
09 Aug 2025, 00:005.0405
10 Aug 2025, 00:005.0406
11 Aug 2025, 00:005.0368
12 Aug 2025, 00:005.0626
13 Aug 2025, 00:005.0928
14 Aug 2025, 00:005.0713
15 Aug 2025, 00:005.0803
16 Aug 2025, 00:005.0803
17 Aug 2025, 00:005.0815
18 Aug 2025, 00:005.0643
19 Aug 2025, 00:005.0558
20 Aug 2025, 00:005.0474
21 Aug 2025, 00:005.0307
22 Aug 2025, 00:005.0717
23 Aug 2025, 00:005.0717
24 Aug 2025, 00:005.0641
25 Aug 2025, 00:005.0428
26 Aug 2025, 00:005.0537
27 Aug 2025, 00:005.0628
28 Aug 2025, 00:005.0649
29 Aug 2025, 00:005.0623
30 Aug 2025, 00:005.0623
31 Aug 2025, 00:005.0632
01 Sept 2025, 00:005.0790
02 Sept 2025, 00:005.0178
03 Sept 2025, 00:005.0387
04 Sept 2025, 00:005.0369
05 Sept 2025, 00:005.0630
06 Sept 2025, 00:005.0636
07 Sept 2025, 00:005.0565
08 Sept 2025, 00:005.0818
09 Sept 2025, 00:005.0722
10 Sept 2025, 00:005.0735
11 Sept 2025, 00:005.0885
12 Sept 2025, 00:005.0813
13 Sept 2025, 00:005.0813
14 Sept 2025, 00:005.0796
15 Sept 2025, 00:005.0979
16 Sept 2025, 00:005.1168
17 Sept 2025, 00:005.1085
18 Sept 2025, 00:005.0780
19 Sept 2025, 00:005.0470
20 Sept 2025, 00:005.0470
21 Sept 2025, 00:005.0474
22 Sept 2025, 00:005.0630
23 Sept 2025, 00:005.0681
24 Sept 2025, 00:005.0410
25 Sept 2025, 00:004.9980
26 Sept 2025, 00:005.0227
27 Sept 2025, 00:005.0227
28 Sept 2025, 00:005.0229
29 Sept 2025, 00:005.0334
30 Sept 2025, 00:005.0364
01 Oct 2025, 00:005.0555
02 Oct 2025, 00:005.0426
03 Oct 2025, 00:005.0546
04 Oct 2025, 00:005.0546
05 Oct 2025, 00:005.0382
06 Oct 2025, 00:005.0578
07 Oct 2025, 00:005.0337
08 Oct 2025, 00:005.0265
09 Oct 2025, 00:004.9889
10 Oct 2025, 00:005.0097
11 Oct 2025, 00:005.0097
12 Oct 2025, 00:005.0019
13 Oct 2025, 00:004.9999
14 Oct 2025, 00:004.9957
15 Oct 2025, 00:005.0269
16 Oct 2025, 00:005.0426
17 Oct 2025, 00:005.0349
18 Oct 2025, 00:005.0349
19 Oct 2025, 00:005.0350
20 Oct 2025, 00:005.0269
21 Oct 2025, 00:005.0120
22 Oct 2025, 00:005.0073
23 Oct 2025, 00:004.9975
24 Oct 2025, 00:004.9919
25 Oct 2025, 00:004.9919
26 Oct 2025, 00:004.9950
27 Oct 2025, 00:005.0027
28 Oct 2025, 00:004.9789
29 Oct 2025, 00:004.9479
30 Oct 2025, 00:004.9347
31 Oct 2025, 00:004.9162
01 Nov 2025, 00:004.9162
02 Nov 2025, 00:004.9253
04 Nov 2025, 00:004.8831
05 Nov 2025, 00:004.8951
06 Nov 2025, 00:004.9282
07 Nov 2025, 00:004.9359
08 Nov 2025, 00:004.9359
09 Nov 2025, 00:004.9281
10 Nov 2025, 00:004.9402
11 Nov 2025, 00:004.9330
12 Nov 2025, 00:004.9235
13 Nov 2025, 00:004.9323
14 Nov 2025, 00:004.9401
15 Nov 2025, 00:004.9401
16 Nov 2025, 00:004.9345
17 Nov 2025, 00:004.9333
18 Nov 2025, 00:004.9305
19 Nov 2025, 00:004.8981
20 Nov 2025, 00:004.9069
21 Nov 2025, 00:004.9129
22 Nov 2025, 00:004.9129
23 Nov 2025, 00:004.9115
24 Nov 2025, 00:004.9152
25 Nov 2025, 00:004.9354
26 Nov 2025, 00:004.9675
27 Nov 2025, 00:004.9672
28 Nov 2025, 00:004.9636
29 Nov 2025, 00:004.9635
30 Nov 2025, 00:004.9669
01 Dec 2025, 00:004.9574
02 Dec 2025, 00:004.9621
03 Dec 2025, 00:005.0092
04 Dec 2025, 00:004.9994
05 Dec 2025, 00:005.0043
06 Dec 2025, 00:005.0043
07 Dec 2025, 00:005.0010
08 Dec 2025, 00:005.0016
09 Dec 2025, 00:004.9919
10 Dec 2025, 00:005.0243
11 Dec 2025, 00:005.0255
12 Dec 2025, 00:005.0177
13 Dec 2025, 00:005.0177
14 Dec 2025, 00:005.0158
15 Dec 2025, 00:005.0207
16 Dec 2025, 00:005.0353
17 Dec 2025, 00:005.0163
18 Dec 2025, 00:005.0204
19 Dec 2025, 00:005.0178
20 Dec 2025, 00:005.0178
21 Dec 2025, 00:005.0174
22 Dec 2025, 00:005.0517
23 Dec 2025, 00:005.0678
24 Dec 2025, 00:005.0615
25 Dec 2025, 00:005.0665
26 Dec 2025, 00:005.0623
27 Dec 2025, 00:005.0623
28 Dec 2025, 00:005.0621
29 Dec 2025, 00:005.0665
30 Dec 2025, 00:005.0494
31 Dec 2025, 00:005.0530
01 Jan 2026, 00:005.0530
02 Jan 2026, 00:005.0481
03 Jan 2026, 00:005.0481
04 Jan 2026, 00:005.0403
05 Jan 2026, 00:005.0749
06 Jan 2026, 00:005.0629
07 Jan 2026, 00:005.0473
08 Jan 2026, 00:005.0384
09 Jan 2026, 00:005.0261
10 Jan 2026, 00:005.0261
11 Jan 2026, 00:005.0229
12 Jan 2026, 00:005.0500
13 Jan 2026, 00:005.0352
14 Jan 2026, 00:005.0409
15 Jan 2026, 00:005.0182
16 Jan 2026, 00:005.0173
17 Jan 2026, 00:005.0173
18 Jan 2026, 00:005.0263
19 Jan 2026, 00:005.0318
20 Jan 2026, 00:005.0406
21 Jan 2026, 00:005.0326
22 Jan 2026, 00:005.0629
23 Jan 2026, 00:005.1123
24 Jan 2026, 00:005.1123
25 Jan 2026, 00:005.1228
26 Jan 2026, 00:005.1289
27 Jan 2026, 00:005.1837
28 Jan 2026, 00:005.1847
29 Jan 2026, 00:005.1779
30 Jan 2026, 00:005.1316
31 Jan 2026, 00:005.1316
01 Feb 2026, 00:005.1292
02 Feb 2026, 00:005.1274
03 Feb 2026, 00:005.1363
04 Feb 2026, 00:005.1168
05 Feb 2026, 00:005.0707
06 Feb 2026, 00:005.1057
07 Feb 2026, 00:005.1057
08 Feb 2026, 00:005.1034
09 Feb 2026, 00:005.1316
10 Feb 2026, 00:005.1142
11 Feb 2026, 00:005.1092
12 Feb 2026, 00:005.1066
13 Feb 2026, 00:005.1213
14 Feb 2026, 00:005.1213
15 Feb 2026, 00:005.1192
16 Feb 2026, 00:005.1103
17 Feb 2026, 00:005.0860
18 Feb 2026, 00:005.0613
19 Feb 2026, 00:005.0488
20 Feb 2026, 00:005.0561
21 Feb 2026, 00:005.0561
22 Feb 2026, 00:005.0764
23 Feb 2026, 00:005.0632
24 Feb 2026, 00:005.0628
25 Feb 2026, 00:005.0856
26 Feb 2026, 00:005.0596
27 Feb 2026, 00:005.0564
28 Feb 2026, 00:005.0564
01 Mar 2026, 00:005.0285
02 Mar 2026, 00:005.0327
03 Mar 2026, 00:005.0111
04 Mar 2026, 00:005.0192
05 Mar 2026, 00:005.0131
06 Mar 2026, 00:005.0341
07 Mar 2026, 00:005.0341
08 Mar 2026, 00:004.9920
09 Mar 2026, 00:005.0394
10 Mar 2026, 00:005.0363
11 Mar 2026, 00:005.0215
12 Mar 2026, 00:005.0104
13 Mar 2026, 00:004.9634
14 Mar 2026, 00:004.9634
15 Mar 2026, 00:004.9709
16 Mar 2026, 00:004.9962
17 Mar 2026, 00:005.0150
19 Mar 2026, 00:005.0406
20 Mar 2026, 00:005.0100
21 Mar 2026, 00:005.0100
22 Mar 2026, 00:005.0055
23 Mar 2026, 00:005.0394
24 Mar 2026, 00:005.0368
25 Mar 2026, 00:005.0134
26 Mar 2026, 00:005.0033
27 Mar 2026, 00:004.9757
28 Mar 2026, 00:004.9757
29 Mar 2026, 00:004.9665
30 Mar 2026, 00:004.9426
31 Mar 2026, 00:004.9704
01 Apr 2026, 00:004.9930
02 Apr 2026, 00:004.9675
03 Apr 2026, 00:004.9540
04 Apr 2026, 00:004.9540
05 Apr 2026, 00:004.9516
06 Apr 2026, 00:004.9691
07 Apr 2026, 00:005.0307
08 Apr 2026, 00:005.0258
09 Apr 2026, 00:005.0394
10 Apr 2026, 00:005.0520
11 Apr 2026, 00:005.0520
12 Apr 2026, 00:005.0261
13 Apr 2026, 00:005.0723
14 Apr 2026, 00:005.0936
15 Apr 2026, 00:005.0918
16 Apr 2026, 00:005.0737
17 Apr 2026, 00:005.0704
18 Apr 2026, 00:005.0704
19 Apr 2026, 00:005.0576
20 Apr 2026, 00:005.0758
21 Apr 2026, 00:005.0669
22 Apr 2026, 00:005.0630
23 Apr 2026, 00:005.0507
24 Apr 2026, 00:005.0758
25 Apr 2026, 00:005.0758
26 Apr 2026, 00:005.0691
27 Apr 2026, 00:005.0763
28 Apr 2026, 00:005.0725
29 Apr 2026, 00:005.0592
30 Apr 2026, 00:005.1020
01 May 2026, 00:005.0915
02 May 2026, 00:005.0915
03 May 2026, 00:005.0936
04 May 2026, 00:005.0755
05 May 2026, 00:005.0898
06 May 2026, 00:005.0990
07 May 2026, 00:005.0850
08 May 2026, 00:005.1141
09 May 2026, 00:005.1141
10 May 2026, 00:005.0998
11 May 2026, 00:005.1041
12 May 2026, 00:005.0790
13 May 2026, 00:005.0753
14 May 2026, 00:005.0251
15 May 2026, 00:005.0003
16 May 2026, 00:005.0003
17 May 2026, 00:004.9943
18 May 2026, 00:005.0408
19 May 2026, 00:005.0272
20 May 2026, 00:005.0415
21 May 2026, 00:005.0407
22 May 2026, 00:005.0404
23 May 2026, 00:005.0404
24 May 2026, 00:005.0595
25 May 2026, 00:005.0644
26 May 2026, 00:005.0493
27 May 2026, 00:005.0350
28 May 2026, 00:005.0455
29 May 2026, 00:005.0479
30 May 2026, 00:005.0479
31 May 2026, 00:005.0481
01 Jun 2026, 00:005.0498
02 Jun 2026, 00:005.0497
03 Jun 2026, 00:005.0409
04 Jun 2026, 00:005.0396
05 Jun 2026, 00:005.0093
06 Jun 2026, 00:005.0093
07 Jun 2026, 00:005.0068
08 Jun 2026, 00:005.0063
09 Jun 2026, 00:005.0202
10 Jun 2026, 00:005.0156
11 Jun 2026, 00:005.0359
12 Jun 2026, 00:005.0320
13 Jun 2026, 00:005.0320
14 Jun 2026, 00:005.0473
15 Jun 2026, 00:005.0345
16 Jun 2026, 00:005.0383
17 Jun 2026, 00:004.9917
18 Jun 2026, 00:004.9551
19 Jun 2026, 00:004.9672
20 Jun 2026, 00:004.9672
21 Jun 2026, 00:004.9573
22 Jun 2026, 00:004.9735
23 Jun 2026, 00:004.9555
24 Jun 2026, 00:004.9427
25 Jun 2026, 00:004.9517
26 Jun 2026, 00:004.9568
27 Jun 2026, 00:004.9568
28 Jun 2026, 00:004.9561
29 Jun 2026, 00:004.9772
30 Jun 2026, 00:004.9785
01 Jul 2026, 00:004.9866
02 Jul 2026, 00:005.0084
03 Jul 2026, 00:005.0108
04 Jul 2026, 00:005.0108
05 Jul 2026, 00:005.0137
06 Jul 2026, 00:005.0298
07 Jul 2026, 00:005.0108
08 Jul 2026, 00:005.0292
09 Jul 2026, 00:005.0356
10 Jul 2026, 00:005.0318
11 Jul 2026, 00:005.0318
12 Jul 2026, 00:005.0254
13 Jul 2026, 00:005.0122
14 Jul 2026, 00:005.0319
15 Jul 2026, 00:005.0850
16 Jul 2026, 00:005.0608
17 Jul 2026, 00:005.0531
18 Jul 2026, 00:005.0531
19 Jul 2026, 00:005.0493
20 Jul 2026, 00:005.0436
21 Jul 2026, 00:005.0217
22 Jul 2026, 00:005.0212
23 Jul 2026, 00:004.9980
24 Jul 2026, 00:005.0013
25 Jul 2026, 00:005.0013
26 Jul 2026, 00:005.0119
27 Jul 2026, 00:004.9887
28 Jul 2026, 00:004.9880
29 Jul 2026, 00:005.0173
30 Jul 2026, 00:005.0548
31 Jul 2026, 00:005.0631
01 Aug 2026, 00:005.0631
02 Aug 2026, 00:005.0663
03 Aug 2026, 00:005.0426
04 Aug 2026, 20:005.0511
Mid-market rates for informational purposes only. Not the rate you will receive for a transfer.

British Pound to Saudi Riyal: what's been happening?

British Pound to Saudi Riyal - 12 month summary

12-month high

1 GBP = 5.1847 SAR

12-month low

1 GBP = 4.8831 SAR

Average rate

1 GBP = 5.0314 SAR

Weekly change

+0.67%

vs. 7 days ago (5.0173)

Monthly change

+0.42%

vs. 30 days ago (5.0298)

Yearly change

+1.34%

vs. 12 months ago (4.9841)

Compared to this day last year

12 months ago, 1 GBP was worth 4.9841 SAR. Today the rate is 5.0511 SAR - a +1.34% change.

Mid-market rates only. Rates are indicative and updated hourly.

What moves the GBP to SAR rate?

The Saudi riyal is pegged to the US dollar, which keeps it relatively stable, but the pound moves freely. Most of the time, shifts in this pair reflect what's happening in the UK: interest rate expectations, market sentiment, or political developments.

UK interest rate expectations

Sterling often moves on what traders expect from the Bank of England. If inflation surprises to the upside or wages rise quickly, markets may price in more rate hikes, lifting the pound. Softer data or a cautious signal from the BoE can pull it lower.

The riyal's peg to the US dollar

SAR doesn't float independently. It tracks the US dollar at a fixed rate. That means most GBP to SAR movement comes from the pound side. However, if the dollar moves sharply, say, after strong US data or a Fed rate decision, the riyal follows. In those moments, it's USD strength or weakness driving the change, not necessarily anything in the UK.

Oil prices and Gulf investment flows

While oil doesn't affect the riyal directly day to day, energy markets do shape the region's financial landscape. When oil prices are strong, cross-border investment activity often increases, including flows into or out of the UK. In slower periods, that activity can ease.

UK economic and political news

The pound tends to react quickly to domestic events, whether it's an inflation release, budget update, or a shift in political tone. Since SAR remains steady, these UK-driven moves usually define how this rate behaves in the short term.

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Popular live exchange rates

GBP flagGBP to EUREUR flagGBP flagGBP to USDUSD flagGBP flagGBP to AUDAUD flagGBP flagGBP to CADCAD flagGBP flagGBP to AEDAED flagGBP flagGBP to QARQAR flag
Currency pairLive
GBP flagGBP to AEDAED flag4.9409
GBP flagGBP to AUDAUD flag1.9089
GBP flagGBP to CADCAD flag1.8920
GBP flagGBP to EUREUR flag1.1665
GBP flagGBP to QARQAR flag4.8973
GBP flagGBP to SARSAR flag5.0511
GBP flagGBP to USDUSD flag1.3451
GBP flagGBP to ZARZAR flag22.0375
EUR flagEUR to AEDAED flag4.2358
EUR flagEUR to GBPGBP flag0.8573
EUR flagEUR to QARQAR flag4.1984
EUR flagEUR to SARSAR flag4.3302
EUR flagEUR to USDUSD flag1.1531
USD flagUSD to AEDAED flag3.6734
USD flagUSD to AUDAUD flag1.4192
USD flagUSD to CADCAD flag1.4066
USD flagUSD to EUREUR flag0.8672
USD flagUSD to GBPGBP flag0.7435
USD flagUSD to QARQAR flag3.6410
USD flagUSD to SARSAR flag3.7553
AED flagAED to EUREUR flag0.2361
AED flagAED to GBPGBP flag0.2024
AED flagAED to QARQAR flag0.9912
AED flagAED to SARSAR flag1.0223
AED flagAED to USDUSD flag0.2722
AUD flagAUD to GBPGBP flag0.5239
AUD flagAUD to USDUSD flag0.7046
CAD flagCAD to GBPGBP flag0.5285
CAD flagCAD to USDUSD flag0.7109
QAR flagQAR to AEDAED flag1.0089
QAR flagQAR to EUREUR flag0.2382
QAR flagQAR to GBPGBP flag0.2042
QAR flagQAR to SARSAR flag1.0314
QAR flagQAR to USDUSD flag0.2747
SAR flagSAR to AEDAED flag0.9782
SAR flagSAR to EUREUR flag0.2309
SAR flagSAR to GBPGBP flag0.1980
SAR flagSAR to QARQAR flag0.9696
SAR flagSAR to USDUSD flag0.2663
ZAR flagZAR to GBPGBP flag0.0454

Mid-market rates for informational purposes only. Not the rate you will receive for a transfer.

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Freddie Smith

Written by

Freddie Smith

Founder & CEO, Currencyflow

Freddie Smith is the Founder and CEO of Currencyflow, an international foreign exchange and payments specialist focused on high-value transfers for individuals and businesses worldwide. With over 12 years of commercial experience across financial services and digital media, including several years working with financial services comparison platforms, Freddie has spent his career at the intersection of partnerships, growth strategy, and money movement. He founded Currencyflow to bring transparent, fixed-margin pricing and personal relationship management to clients making significant international transfers.

Last updated 22 July 2026

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