GBP to HKD Exchange Rate
Real-time British Pound to Hong Kong Dollar rates for import/export businesses.
Save 80% vs traditional banks.
Bank vs Unicorn Currencies
See exactly how much you save on a £150,000 transaction
| Cost Item | Traditional Banks | Unicorn Currencies |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction Size | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| FX Spread | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Payment Fee | £25-40 | £5 |
| Total Cost | £3,780 | £755 |
| YOUR SAVINGS | — | £3,025 (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/HKD
What Businesses Use This Corridor
Pay Hong Kong suppliers, Asia trade hub, re-exports
- Electronics
- Textile Trading
- Manufacturing
Typical Monthly Volume: £300k-£2M
Local Payment Rails in HKD
Avoid SWIFT fees by using local payment systems:
- FPS - Faster settlement, lower fees
- CHATS - Faster settlement, lower fees
- RTGS - 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/HKD
Real-Time FX Exposure Tracking
Upload supplier invoices in HKD. See live P/L as GBP/HKD rates move. Know exactly what waiting costs you.
15-Second Rate Locks
Lock the GBP/HKD rate for 15 seconds. Time to calculate margins, check inventory, and confirm with your team before committing.
80% Lower Costs
Save £3,025 on every £150,000 transaction. On £300k-£2M monthly: save £15,125-£151,250 annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current GBP to HKD exchange rate?
The current British Pound to Hong Kong Dollar exchange rate is 1 GBP = 9.8500 HKD. 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 HKD?
Unicorn Currencies charges a 0.5% FX spread plus a £5 payment fee. On a £150,000 transaction, you save £3,025 (80%) compared to traditional banks which charge 2.5% spread plus £25-40 fees.
How fast can I send money from GBP to HKD?
Payments settle in T+0 (2.3s avg). We use local payment rails (FPS, CHATS, RTGS) instead of SWIFT, which is why we're 10-50x faster than traditional banks.
Who uses GBP to HKD exchange services?
This currency corridor is popular with Electronics, Textile Trading, Manufacturing. Pay Hong Kong suppliers, Asia trade hub, re-exports. Typical monthly volume ranges from £300k-£2M.
$1M+ in GBP/HKD 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.