South African Rand to
British Pound.
1 ZAR=
0.0460584 GBP
ECB reference rate · 2026-08-27 · 1 GBP = 21.7116 ZAR
ZAR to GBP conversion table.
Common amounts both ways, at the 2026-08-27 ECB reference rate.
| ZAR | GBP |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | 0.0461 |
| 5.00 | 0.2303 |
| 10.00 | 0.4606 |
| 25.00 | 1.1515 |
| 50.00 | 2.3029 |
| 100.00 | 4.6058 |
| 250.00 | 11.5146 |
| 500.00 | 23.0292 |
| 1,000.00 | 46.0584 |
| 5,000.00 | 230.29 |
| GBP | ZAR |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | 21.7116 |
| 5.00 | 108.56 |
| 10.00 | 217.12 |
| 25.00 | 542.79 |
| 50.00 | 1,085.58 |
| 100.00 | 2,171.16 |
| 250.00 | 5,427.89 |
| 500.00 | 10,855.78 |
| 1,000.00 | 21,711.57 |
| 5,000.00 | 108,557.85 |
About the South African Rand and the British Pound.
South African Rand
- Code
- ZAR
- Symbol
- R
- Decimals
- 2
South Africa introduced the rand in 1961, three months before declaring itself a republic, replacing the pound at two rand per pound. The name comes from the Witwatersrand, the gold-bearing ridge Johannesburg sits on (rand is Afrikaans for ridge). The South African Reserve Bank issues it.
More about the South African RandBritish Pound
- Code
- GBP
- Symbol
- £
- Decimals
- 2
Sterling is the oldest currency still in use, with a history stretching back over 1,200 years. The Bank of England, founded in 1694 and the issuer of its banknotes ever since, is the world's second oldest central bank. The name comes from a pound weight of silver.
More about the British PoundThe ECB publishes these rates once every working day, quoted against the euro. They're reference numbers for checking and comparing. The rate your bank or card applies will differ.
Common questions.
How much is 1 ZAR in GBP?
1 ZAR is 0.0460584 GBP at the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-08-27.
How much is 100 ZAR in GBP?
100 ZAR converts to 4.6058 GBP at the 2026-08-27 ECB reference rate.
Is this the rate my bank will use?
No. This is a public reference rate, meant for information. Banks and card networks add their own margin, so the rate you get will differ.
When does the ZAR to GBP rate update?
The ECB publishes reference rates once every working day, usually around 16:00 CET. This page is rebuilt with each publication.
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