JPY / GBP · Daily reference rate
Japanese Yen to British Pound
Convert Japanese Yen (JPY) to British Pound (GBP). The quote shows GBP per 1 JPY; use Swap currencies for the other direction. Check the reference date and a year of history. Rates are for information only and are not what a bank or transfer service will give you.
JPY to GBP conversion table
Reference rate dated 24 Oct 2026. These amounts exclude your provider’s exchange spread and fees.
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | British Pound (GBP) |
|---|---|
| 100 JPY | 0.48 GBP |
| 500 JPY | 2.38 GBP |
| 1,000 JPY | 4.75 GBP |
| 2,500 JPY | 11.88 GBP |
| 5,000 JPY | 23.76 GBP |
| 10,000 JPY | 47.52 GBP |
| 50,000 JPY | 237.61 GBP |
| 100,000 JPY | 475.22 GBP |
History
JPY to GBP rate over time
Over the past year, JPY to GBP moved -3.22% (0.004911 to 0.004752). Range 0.004568 to 0.004983.
Compare
JPY against major currencies
| Pair | Rate | 30 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| +13 JPY / USD US Dollar | 0.006363 | +0.76% | -2.81% |
| JPY / EUR Euro | 0.00567 | +2.30% | +0.54% |
| +1 JPY / GBP British Pound | 0.004752 | -0.22% | -3.22% |
| +4 JPY / AUD Australian Dollar | 0.009071 | +1.17% | -9.93% |
| JPY / CAD Canadian Dollar | 0.008917 | +0.21% | -2.74% |
| JPY / CHF Swiss Franc | 0.005234 | +0.48% | +0.43% |
| JPY / CNY Chinese Yuan | 0.04242 | +0.17% | -8.94% |
| JPY / SGD Singapore Dollar | 0.008128 | +0.62% | -4.44% |
| JPY / HKD Hong Kong Dollar | 0.04994 | +0.75% | -1.93% |
| JPY / IDR Indonesian Rupiah | 114.902 | +1.70% | +5.64% |
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About these currencies
Yen (JPY)
- ISO 4217
- JPY · 392
- Symbol
- ¥
- Minor units
- 0
- Used in
- Japan
The yen is the currency of Japan, issued by the Bank of Japan, and has no minor unit in everyday use.
- 1871The New Currency Act introduces the yen.
- 1949The yen is fixed at 360 per US dollar.
- 1971After the Smithsonian Agreement in December, the yen is repegged at 308 per US dollar.
- 1973The yen is allowed to float against the US dollar in February.
+1 Pound Sterling (GBP)
- ISO 4217
- GBP · 826
- Symbol
- £
- Minor units
- 2
- Used in
- United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey
The Pound Sterling is issued by the Bank of England.
- 1694The Bank of England is founded under a Royal Charter dated 27 July, to act as banker to the government.
- 1971Decimal Day, 15 February: the pound is divided into 100 pence instead of 240.
- 1992On 16 September, “Black Wednesday”, the UK suspends sterling’s membership of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism.
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Questions
What is the JPY to GBP exchange rate?
1 JPY = 0.004752 GBP and 1 GBP = 210.4305 JPY on 24 Oct 2026. This is a daily reference rate before bank margins and fees.
How much is 100 JPY in GBP?
100 JPY is 0.48 GBP at the 24 Oct 2026 reference rate, before your provider’s margin and fees.
Is this the rate I would get at a bank?
No. These are daily reference rates, close to the mid-market rate. Banks and transfer services add a margin and fees, so the amount you receive is usually lower.
How often is the rate updated?
Once a day. The latest figure here is dated 24 Oct 2026 and is not real time.
Where does the data come from?
Frankfurter, an open service that publishes daily reference rates. Confirm with your bank or provider before you transact.