This page gives you the live British pound to Hong Kong dollar exchange rate via the converter above. For UK readers, Hong Kong’s currency peg to the US dollar means this pair reflects global shifts in risk and policy. Use the tool to check the mid-market rate for travel, trade or remittances.
- Mid-market vs retail: The rate shown above is the mid-market rate; retail providers typically add a 2–5% spread.
- What moves it: The Hong Kong dollar’s peg to the US dollar means the pair is driven by UK and US interest rates, trade flows, and risk appetite.
- Cards vs cash: Using a card often yields a rate closer to the mid-market than exchanging cash, though foreign transaction fees may apply.
- Data source: European Central Bank reference rates via Frankfurter — a mid-market benchmark, not a retail quote
What drives the HKD/GBP relationship
The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar, so the pound to Hong Kong dollar rate moves in line with GBP/USD. Key structural drivers include UK and US interest rate decisions, trade balances, Hong Kong’s economic links to mainland China, and global risk sentiment that affects both currencies.
Practical guidance for converting
The live converter shows the mid-market rate, which is a reference point. When exchanging money, banks and transfer services add a retail spread. Cards often offer a rate closer to the mid-market than cash, but check foreign transaction fees. For Hong Kong travel or remittances, compare providers to minimise costs.
Common questions
Answers below use live mid-market data (European Central Bank reference rates) — last refreshed 22 Jun 2026, 02:46 UTC (auto-updates every 15 minutes).
What is the current GBP to HKD exchange rate?
As of the latest reference on 19 June 2026, 1 GBP = 10.3732 HKD at the mid-market rate.
What is 100 HKD in GBP?
At the current mid-market rate (19 June 2026), 100 HKD ≈ 9.64 GBP before fees. Use the converter above for other amounts.
What is 100 GBP in HKD?
At the current mid-market rate (19 June 2026), 100 GBP ≈ 1,037.32 HKD before fees.
What was the 5-day high and low for GBP/HKD?
Over the last 5 ECB reference days, GBP/HKD ranged from 10.3681 to 10.5142 — a net change of -1.34% over the period.
Why does British pound move against Hong Kong dollar?
GBP/HKD reflects relative interest rates, inflation expectations, trade balances and global demand for reserve currencies. Major moves often follow central-bank policy announcements. We publish live reference data only — not forecasts.
Is this rate the same as the Post Office or my bank?
No. High-street providers and card issuers quote retail rates with margins. Compare their buy/sell spread against the mid-market reference on this page before travelling or sending money.
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Sources & standards
Exchange-rate data on this page is fetched from primary sources and refreshed automatically. This is general information, not personal financial advice.
- Bank of England — UK monetary policy and sterling data
- European Central Bank — daily reference exchange rates
- Frankfurter API documentation — data feed used for live rates
- FCA consumer guidance — money transfers and travel money
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