GBP/JPY — British Pound to Japanese Yen Live Exchange Rate

The live GBP/JPY exchange rate is 213.084 (British Pound to Japanese Yen), updated in real time. Get GBP/JPY over a REST or WebSocket API in JSON or XML, updated approximately every second.

GBP/JPY · Bid

213.084

Change (since open)

-0.25%

Ask: 213.109
High: 214.056
Low: 212.346
Open: 213.613
Close: 213.084
Spread: 0.025

Last updated 20:18:13 UTC, 18 Jun 2026. Rates on this page are cached briefly; query the API for sub-second updates.

About GBP/JPY

The GBP/JPY pair tells you how many Japanese Yen one British Pound buys. The British Pound (GBP) is the currency of the United Kingdom and one of the oldest currencies still in use; the Japanese Yen (JPY) is the currency of Japan and the most traded currency in Asia. When GBP/JPY rises, the British Pound is strengthening relative to the Japanese Yen.

Live-Rates streams the GBP/JPY rate in real time alongside 150+ other instruments. The quote above shows the current bid and ask; the difference between them is the spread. For programmatic access, use the API example below.

Get GBP/JPY via API

GET https://www.live-rates.com/api/price?key=YOUR_KEY&rate=GBPJPY

[
  {
    "currency": "GBP/JPY",
    "rate": 213.084,
    "bid": 213.084,
    "ask": 213.109,
    "high": 214.056,
    "low": 212.346,
    "open": 213.613,
    "close": "n/a",
    "timestamp": 1781813893190
  }
]

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GBP/JPY — FAQ

What is the current GBP/JPY exchange rate?

As of the latest update, GBP/JPY is trading at a bid of 213.084 and an ask of 213.109. The rate updates in real time on this page and via the Live-Rates API.

How do I get the live GBP/JPY rate via API?

Send a GET request to https://www.live-rates.com/api/price?key=YOUR_KEY&rate=GBPJPY. The response includes bid, ask, high, low, open and close in JSON (or XML with rate_format=xml). The endpoint is free for up to 3 requests per hour without a key.

What does GBP/JPY mean?

GBP/JPY shows how many Japanese Yen (JPY) one British Pound (GBP) will buy. GBP is the base currency and JPY is the quote currency.

Is GBP/JPY rate data free?

Yes. You can query the GBP/JPY rate for free up to 3 requests per hour without an API key. A free 4-day trial key unlocks unlimited access, and paid plans add unlimited production requests and historical data.

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