Pound to rand today (GBP to ZAR)

British pound sterling to South African rand, updated daily, plus the live GBP/ZAR chart and a quick conversion table.

Live data · page reviewed 18 October 2026
Pound sterling to rand reference rate
1 GBP = R …ZAR
1 ZAR = … GBP · Rate date: loading

GBP to ZAR converter

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Pound to rand conversion table

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GBP/ZAR history

Daily ECB reference rates (published around 16:00 CET on working days).

About GBP/ZAR

Many South Africans earn, save or receive pensions in pounds, which makes GBP/ZAR one of the most-watched rand crosses. The rate is driven by Bank of England interest-rate decisions, UK inflation and growth data, and of course the same global risk mood that moves the rand. "Cable" (GBP/USD) is the pound's main pair: when cable rises and USD/ZAR rises at the same time, GBP/ZAR can jump sharply.

Traders in South Africa usually find GBP pairs most active from 09:00 SAST (London open) to about 18:00 SAST. See forex sessions in SA time.

Frequently asked questions

How much is £1 in rand?

See the live figure at the top of the page; it updates automatically.

What does GBP ZAR mean?

GBP is the British pound and ZAR the South African rand. GBP/ZAR tells you how many rand one pound buys.