GBP to AED Exchange Rate
Real-time British Pound to UAE Dirham rates for import/export businesses.
Save 80% vs traditional banks.
Bank vs Unicorn Currencies
See exactly how much you save on a £200,000 transaction
| Cost Item | Traditional Banks | Unicorn Currencies |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction Size | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| FX Spread | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Payment Fee | £25-40 | £5 |
| Total Cost | £5,030 | £1,005 |
| YOUR SAVINGS | — | £4,025 (80%) |
| Settlement Speed | 2-3 days | T+0 (2.3s avg) |
Enterprise Transaction Examples
Savings vs traditional banks on typical enterprise transaction sizes
Volume-Based Pricing
| Annual FX Volume | Unicorn Spread | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|
| £1M - £5M | 0.50% | £20,000+ |
| £5M - £10M | 0.45% | £102,500+ |
| £10M - £25M | 0.40% | £262,500+ |
| £25M+ | Custom | Contact us |
Minimum: £1M annual FX volume
Common Use Cases for GBP/AED
What Businesses Use This Corridor
Pay UAE suppliers, Middle East trade, oil & gas
- Commodity Trading
- Energy
- Construction
Typical Monthly Volume: £500k-£3M
Local Payment Rails in AED
Avoid SWIFT fees by using local payment systems:
- UAEFTS - Faster settlement, lower fees
- SWIFT GPI - Faster settlement, lower fees
Traditional banks use SWIFT (3-4% fees). We use local rails where possible for T+0 (2.3s avg) settlement.
Why Choose Unicorn for GBP/AED
Real-Time FX Exposure Tracking
Upload supplier invoices in AED. See live P/L as GBP/AED rates move. Know exactly what waiting costs you.
15-Second Rate Locks
Lock the GBP/AED rate for 15 seconds. Time to calculate margins, check inventory, and confirm with your team before committing.
80% Lower Costs
Save £4,025 on every £200,000 transaction. On £500k-£3M monthly: save £20,125-£201,250 annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current GBP to AED exchange rate?
The current British Pound to UAE Dirham exchange rate is 1 GBP = 4.6400 AED. This rate is fetched from our treasury system in real-time when you load the page during market hours (Monday-Friday) (last updated Just now).
How much does it cost to convert GBP to AED?
Unicorn Currencies charges a 0.5% FX spread plus a £5 payment fee. On a £200,000 transaction, you save £4,025 (80%) compared to traditional banks which charge 2.5% spread plus £25-40 fees.
How fast can I send money from GBP to AED?
Payments settle in T+0 (2.3s avg). We use local payment rails (UAEFTS, SWIFT GPI) instead of SWIFT, which is why we're 10-50x faster than traditional banks.
Who uses GBP to AED exchange services?
This currency corridor is popular with Commodity Trading, Energy, Construction. Pay UAE suppliers, Middle East trade, oil & gas. Typical monthly volume ranges from £500k-£3M.
$1M+ in GBP/AED Payments? Save 80%
Enterprise treasury platform for import/export businesses with $1M+ annual FX volume
Unicorn Currencies works exclusively with businesses doing $1M+ annual FX volume.