1,000 Japanese Yen to British Pound today
At the indicative interbank rate of 1 JPY = 0.00481 GBP, live, September 2026. Updated 2026-09-14.
What ¥1,000 JPY is worth
The smallest banknote you'll fold into a Japanese wallet, one of these settles a steaming bowl of ramen or a teishoku set lunch of grilled fish, rice and miso soup with change left over.
What you'll actually receive after fees
For importers and visitors to Japan, after a typical 1–4% provider margin, ¥1,000 JPY is worth roughly £4.62–£4.76 GBP in practice — so compare the final amount, not just the mid-market rate.
What moves the JPY/GBP rate
The Japanese yen is one of the world's most-traded currencies and a traditional safe-haven. The Bank of Japan long ran an ultra-loose policy, so the yen reacts strongly to the interest-rate gap with the US; it is quoted in whole yen, with no decimal places. The other way round, £1 GBP buys about ¥208 JPY today.
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Common JPY → GBP amounts
| JPY | GBP |
|---|---|
| ¥100 | £0.48 |
| ¥10,000 | £48.10 |
| ¥100,000 | £481.00 |
| ¥1,000,000 | £4,810.00 |
FAQ
How much is 1,000 JPY in GBP today?
The converted amount shown (£4.81 GBP) is calculated at the indicative mid-market interbank rate, updated daily. Transfer services add a 1%-4% spread on top. This is not a transfer quote.