GBP to INR Exchange Rate Today: Pound to Rupee Reference Rate

The official GBP to INR reference rate was ₹129.3204 for 1 British pound on 16 September 2026, as published by the RBI from FBIL data. In June 2026 the pound was cheaper, trading between about ₹124.23 and ₹128.91 on European Central Bank reference rates.

These are reference rates, not the rate a bank or money changer will give you. For the latest figure with its date, see our exchange rates today board.

GBP to INR today: key facts

GBP to INR conversion table

The table converts at the RBI/FBIL reference rate of ₹129.3204 for 16 September 2026. A bank, card or transfer service will add its own margin.

For any other amount, use the currency converter.

GBP to INR rate in June 2026 and since

Many people look for the June 2026 rate for a past transfer, invoice or tax record. The figures below are cross rates worked out from the European Central Bank’s daily euro reference rates. They sit close to, but not exactly on, the Indian reference rate.

Between the June average and 16 September, the pound gained about 2.2% against the rupee. For an official figure on a specific past date, use the RBI’s reference rate archive.

Which GBP to INR rate to use

To judge a quote, compare it with the mid-market rate at the same moment. The gap is what the service is charging you.

How to convert GBP to INR at a fair rate

1. Check the reference or mid-market rate on the day you plan to convert.
2. Get quotes from two or three providers: your bank, an RBI-authorised money changer and a remittance service.
3. Compare the rupees you will receive after all fees, not the headline rate.
4. When paying by card in the UK, choose to be charged in pounds. Paying in rupees at the terminal triggers dynamic currency conversion, which usually costs more.
5. Deal only with banks and money changers authorised by the RBI under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.

Rules on sending money to the UK

Resident individuals, including minors, can send up to USD 2,50,000 abroad each financial year (April to March) under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme. That covers UK tuition, living costs and permitted investments, converted at the day’s pound rate. Tax collected at source may apply above set thresholds; our guide to LRS limits and TCS explains when.

What moves the pound against the rupee

Frequently asked questions

What is the GBP to INR exchange rate today?

The latest RBI/FBIL reference rate is ₹129.3204 per pound, for 16 September 2026. Check the exchange rates board for the newest date.

What was the GBP to INR exchange rate in June 2026?

On European Central Bank cross rates, the pound traded between about ₹124.23 and ₹128.91 in June 2026 and averaged ₹126.60.

What was the GBP to INR rate on 23 June 2026?

About ₹125.21 per pound on the ECB cross rate. For the official figure, check the RBI reference rate archive for that date.

How much is 1 British pound in Indian rupees?

₹129.32 at the 16 September 2026 reference rate. The amount you receive will be lower after the provider’s margin.

How many pounds is ₹1 lakh?

About £773 at the 16 September 2026 reference rate, before any fees.

Does the RBI publish a GBP to INR rate?

Yes. The RBI displays the FBIL reference rate for the pound, along with the dollar, euro and yen, on each business day.

Sources

• Reference rates (FBIL) and policy repo rate — Reserve Bank of India (checked 17 Sep 2026)
• Reference rate archive — Reserve Bank of India (checked 17 Sep 2026)
• Foreign exchange reference rates — Financial Benchmarks India Ltd (checked 17 Sep 2026)
• Euro foreign exchange reference rates — European Central Bank (checked 17 Sep 2026)
• Liberalised Remittance Scheme FAQs — Reserve Bank of India (checked 17 Sep 2026)
• India exchange rates metadata (FBIL reference rates) — International Monetary Fund (checked 17 Sep 2026)