Buy and sell pounds sterling

At Change exchange offices you can also:

• Exchange pounds sterling for dollars

The pound, whose price has long ranked among the world's highest, is the currency of the United Kingdom. Despite its stability it is not the most traded currency everywhere, so exchanging currency for pounds in Kyiv can mean shortages at some desks. Change offices remove that friction and make pound exchange in Kyiv fast and convenient.

Where to exchange pounds sterling favourably

If you need to buy or sell pounds sterling in Kyiv, visit any Change office. We have operated for more than nine years with branches citywide, so there is always a location nearby.

If today's pound sterling rate on the official website suits you, submit a request now. The GBP–UAH rate applied is the one valid when you place the request. When you exchange sterling with us you will see Kyiv's most competitive quotes.

Facts about the pound

To check today's pound sterling vs hryvnia rate, visit our site for live updates. A few facts for GBP holders:

• British pound issuance began in 1694.
• Banknote fronts show British monarchs; backs honour notable Britons.
• FX traders nickname the pound "cable".
• "Pound" comes from German but traces to Latin "pondo", a unit of weight.
• The pound is among the world's oldest national currencies still in use — references appear from the 8th century.
• In the 18th–19th centuries sterling led reserve currencies but slid after World War II as Britain's economy weakened.

To convert funds into sterling, review the hryvnia vs pound rate. Travelling to or from the UK usually means you need the pound–hryvnia quote. Sterling in Kyiv has stayed relatively high and stable, limiting downside from normal swings.

Our charts show intraday dynamics. To exchange pounds sterling at a locked rate, submit a request — we honour commitments despite disruptions. Once you trade with us you will not need to hunt for where to buy pounds in Kyiv.