5,000 GBP to XAU - Convert British Pounds to Gold Ounces
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1.00 GBP = 0.00027917 XAU
Mid-market rate at 17:36 UTC
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GBP to XAU exchange rates today
Convert British Pound to Gold Ounce
 |  |
|---|---|
| 1 GBP | 0.000279179 XAU |
| 5 GBP | 0.0013959 XAU |
| 10 GBP | 0.00279179 XAU |
| 25 GBP | 0.00697948 XAU |
| 50 GBP | 0.013959 XAU |
| 100 GBP | 0.0279179 XAU |
| 500 GBP | 0.13959 XAU |
| 1,000 GBP | 0.279179 XAU |
| 5,000 GBP | 1.3959 XAU |
| 10,000 GBP | 2.79179 XAU |
GBP to XAU chart
See your 5,000 GBP in motion. Our live GBP to XAU chart tracks 12 months of real-time, mid-market rates and shows exactly how much your money was worth at any point in time. Want to know when the rate moves in your favor? Set a rate alert and we’ll let you know when it hits your target.
1 GBP = 0.000279179 XAU
Jan 21, 2026, 17:36 UTC
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When you compare Xe to leading banks and providers, the difference is clear. Bank-beating rates and no hidden fees mean more value on every transfer.
Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Provider
Xe- Exchange rate
- 1.308000
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,160.00 USD
+399.33 USD
- Provider
Nationwide- Exchange rate
- 1.289000
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
25,760.66 USD
-399.33 USD
Rates obtained as of 11/25/2025
The comparison savings are based on a single transfer of GBP 20,000 to USD. Savings are calculated by comparing the exchange rate including margins and fees provided by each bank and Xe on the same day 11/25/2025. The comparison savings provided is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different currency exchange amounts, currency types, dates, times, and other individual factors will result in different comparison savings. These results therefore may not be indicative of actual savings and should be used only as a guide. The rate comparison chart is updated quarterly.
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GBP to XAU frequently asked questions
As of 17:36 UTC, the mid-market GBP to XAU rate is £1 = 0.00027. The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. To see how much this transfer would be with Xe, visit our send money page.
5,000 GBP equals 1.39 XAU using the current mid-market exchange rate of 0.00027. If you're looking to send 5,000 GBP to XAU, check if Xe could save you money on your transfer. Get a live quote on our send money page and see the full price upfront.
To convert currencies, visit the top our Currency Converter, select your preferred currency pair, enter your amount, and view the live mid-market rate.
Yes. You can set up a GBP to XAU rate alert on our rate alerts page or within the Xe app. Get a notification when your desired rate is reached and stay on top of currency shifts.
To see how much a 5,000 GBP to XAU transfer would cost with Xe, visit our send money page and enter your details into the live quoter. You will get real-time exchange rates, estimated delivery times, and all fees shown upfront before you start your transfer.