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British pounds sterling to Hong Kong dollars exchange rate API

1 GBP = 10.4908 HKD · Live mid-market rate

Convert GBP to HKD at the mid-market exchange rate. Access real-time rates via our /api/rate endpoint (free API key required) or the developer docs.

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GBP to HKD Conversion Table

Convert GBP to HKD

GBP HKD
£1 HK$10.49
£5 HK$52.45
£10 HK$104.91
£25 HK$262.27
£50 HK$524.54
£100 HK$1,049.08
£500 HK$5,245.40
£1,000 HK$10,490.80
£5,000 HK$52,454.00
£10,000 HK$104,908.00

Convert HKD to GBP

HKD GBP
HK$1 £0.0953
HK$5 £0.4766
HK$10 £0.9532
HK$25 £2.383
HK$50 £4.7661
HK$100 £9.5322
HK$500 £47.6608
HK$1,000 £95.3216
HK$5,000 £476.6081
HK$10,000 £953.2162

About the British Pound (GBP)

The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is one of the oldest currencies still in use and the fourth most traded currency globally. It is issued by the Bank of England and is known for its relative strength and stability.

Key Factors That Influence GBP

  • Bank of England interest rate decisions
  • UK inflation and employment data
  • Brexit-related trade developments
  • Housing market performance
  • Political stability and government fiscal policy

About the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) is pegged to the US Dollar under a currency board system managed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. This provides stability for the major financial center.

Key Factors That Influence HKD

  • USD movements (due to peg)
  • HKMA interventions
  • Financial sector health
  • China-Hong Kong relations
  • Property market conditions

Understanding the GBP/HKD Exchange Rate

The GBP/HKD exchange rate tells you how many Hong Kong dollars you get for 1 British Pound. This is the mid-market rate — the real exchange rate without any markup. It's the same rate used by Google Finance.

AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free REST API, updated every 60 seconds from institutional foreign exchange market data. Integrate live GBP/HKD rates into your app with our official SDKs for JavaScript, Python, PHP, and React.

The exchange rate between GBP and HKD fluctuates based on supply and demand in the foreign exchange market. Economic data releases, central bank announcements, and geopolitical events can all cause significant movements in the rate.

Currency converter API for GBP to HKD

The rate above comes from the AllRatesToday API. Each call below is one HTTP request that returns JSON for GBP/HKD.

The live rate needs a free API key, no card required. The ECB example below needs no key at all.

Get a free API key Already registered? Copy your key from the dashboard.

Live mid-market rate

The number shown on this page, refreshed every 60 seconds across 163 currencies. Use it for pricing, checkout and anything a customer sees.

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=GBP&target=HKD" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"

Response (live, when this page was generated):

[
  {
    "rate": 10.4908,
    "source": "GBP",
    "target": "HKD",
    "time": "2026-10-24T01:54:01+0000"
  }
]

Several targets in one call return one row per pair:

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=GBP&target=HKD,EUR,JPY" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"

No key: ECB reference rate

GBP and HKD are both in the European Central Bank's daily table, so you can start without registering. Keyless, browser-safe (CORS), free for commercial use with a link back. It updates once a day, not every minute. 

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/compat/frankfurter/latest?from=GBP&to=HKD"

Response (today's table):

{
  "amount": 1,
  "base": "GBP",
  "date": "2026-10-23",
  "rates": { "HKD": 10.485501 },
  "source": "European Central Bank reference rates, served by AllRatesToday",
  "attribution": "https://allratestoday.com/migrate/",
  "free_key": "…"
}

Keyless API docs · Migrating from Frankfurter or exchangerate.host

Official central bank rate

The rate a named institution published for a date, from 122 central banks and 4 tax authorities. It never changes after publication, which is what tax filings, customs and audits require. 

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/central-bank/hkma/latest?source=GBP&target=HKD" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"

Hong Kong Monetary Authority: live example responses · All 126 sources · Endpoint reference

Official SDKs

npm install @allratestoday/sdk · pip install allratestoday · composer require allratestoday/sdk

For AI agents

An MCP server — @allratestoday/mcp-server — lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients pull these rates directly, no glue code.

Free tier

No credit card, no trial expiry. Paid plans start at €4.99/month for 5,000 requests a month.

Which one do you need? If a regulator, tax authority or auditor names the source, use the official rate — the two can differ by several percent on the same day. For everything a customer sees, use the mid-market rate. On weekends and holidays the official endpoints return the most recent published date, which is the figure compliance rules expect you to apply.

Official GBP and HKD Central Bank Rates

The rate on this page is the live mid-market rate. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by the central bank instead. AllRatesToday also serves published central-bank rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.

Bank of England official rates → Hong Kong Monetary Authority official rates → All central banks →

How GBP/HKD Exchange Rates Work

Exchange rates are determined by supply and demand in the global foreign exchange (forex) market, the largest financial market in the world with over $6 trillion traded daily.

Floating vs Fixed Rates: Most major currencies like GBP and HKD have floating exchange rates, meaning their value is determined by market forces. Some currencies are pegged to another currency (usually USD) at a fixed rate.

Bid and Ask Prices: In forex markets, currencies are quoted with a bid price (what buyers pay) and ask price (what sellers receive). The mid-market rate shown on this page is the midpoint between these two prices.

Rate Fluctuations: The GBP/HKD rate can change every second during trading hours. Major economic announcements, interest rate decisions, and geopolitical events can cause significant moves in either direction.

Frequently Asked Questions About GBP/HKD

How do I convert GBP to HKD?

To convert GBP to HKD: (1) Use the calculator above to see the live mid-market rate. (2) For programmatic access, call our API: GET /api/v1/rates?source=GBP&target=HKD. Current rate: 1 GBP = 10.4908 HKD. Get your free API key at allratestoday.com/register.

What is 1 GBP in HKD today?

1 GBP equals 10.4908 HKD as of today. This is the mid-market exchange rate, which is the real rate without any bank markup. Rates fluctuate constantly based on market conditions, so check back regularly for updates.

Is the GBP going up or down against HKD today?

The GBP/HKD exchange rate fluctuates throughout the day based on market conditions. Today's rate is 1 GBP = 10.4908 HKD. Check our historical chart above to see the trend over the past day, week, month, or year to understand whether GBP is strengthening or weakening against HKD.

What is the best time to buy HKD with GBP?

The best time to exchange GBP to HKD depends on market conditions. Generally, rates tend to be more favorable during overlapping trading hours between major financial centers (London, New York, Tokyo). Avoid exchanging during weekends or bank holidays when spreads may be wider. Use our historical chart to identify trends and consider setting up rate alerts.

Why is GBP falling or rising against HKD?

Exchange rates between GBP and HKD are influenced by: interest rate differentials between central banks, inflation rates, GDP and economic growth data, trade balances, political stability, and global market sentiment. Major announcements from the Federal Reserve, ECB, or other central banks can cause significant short-term movements in the GBP/HKD rate.

How can I get GBP/HKD rates in my app?

Use the AllRatesToday API: (1) Register for a free API key at allratestoday.com/register. (2) Call GET /api/v1/rates?source=GBP&target=HKD with your Bearer token. (3) Rates update every 60 seconds from institutional foreign exchange market data. (4) Install our official SDK for JavaScript (npm), Python (PyPI), or PHP (Packagist) for even faster integration.

What is the mid-market rate for GBP/HKD?

The mid-market rate (also called the interbank rate) is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. The current mid-market rate is 1 GBP = 10.4908 HKD. This is the "real" exchange rate without any bank markup. AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free API, sourced from institutional foreign exchange market data.

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Building GBP/HKD into software?

These rates come from the AllRatesToday API. If you need them in an application rather than on a page, these are the places to start:

Packages and open data