Western Union GBP/BDT rate from the UK to Bangladesh

From
To
Provider
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Western Union
Cash pickup
1 GBP =
166.8236BDT
Promo rate164.3215Standard rate
No fees on your first transfer
+0.02% this week
166.79
30-day Low
166.82
30-day High
166.80
30-day Avg
UK → Bangladesh · Live data
GBP/BDTWestern Union vs Interbank
Interbank rate
Current rate
166.8236
0.02%
Reference rate
163.2663
ECB reference
Period min
166.7863
Period max
166.8236
GBP/BDT rate history: Western Union 166.8236 vs interbank 163.2663 BDT
Interbank rate
Western Union BDT
Margin : -2.18%
Loss / 500 GBP : -1779 BDT
Cash network : WESTERN UNION
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Western Union Fees — Cash pickup
Amount sentFee
0 GBP — 500 GBP1.99 GBP
500 GBP and above3.99 GBP
Speed : Minutes
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Conversion Table — Western Union GBP → BDT · Cash pickup
SentReceivedFee
1 GBP167 BDTFee : 1.99 GBP
10 GBP1 668 BDTFee : 1.99 GBP
20 GBP3 336 BDTFee : 1.99 GBP
50 GBP8 339 BDTFee : 1.99 GBP
100 GBP16 679 BDTFee : 1.99 GBP
200 GBP33 357 BDTFee : 1.99 GBP
300 GBP50 036 BDTFee : 1.99 GBP
500 GBP83 393 BDTFee : 3.99 GBP
1,000 GBP166 786 BDTFee : 3.99 GBP
2,000 GBP333 573 BDTFee : 3.99 GBP
5,000 GBP833 932 BDTFee : 3.99 GBP
* Indicative rate, fees included — verify on provider website.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Western Union GBP/BDT rate is currently 166.8236 BDT per 1 GBP. This represents a -2.18% markup on the interbank rate, meaning -1779 BDT less on a 500 GBP transfer. Cash pickup: Minutes (WESTERN UNION). Bank transfer: 1-2 business days.

Western Union applies a -2.18% markup on the GBP/BDT interbank rate. On 500 GBP, your recipient gets -1779 BDT less than the reference rate. Wise typically charges ~0.40% (about 327 BDT less on 500 GBP). Western Union's advantage is cash pickup through its agency network, which fully digital services don't offer.

The current rate of 166.8236 BDT is above the 30-day average (166.8050). 30-day range: low 166.7863 (2026-06-17), high 166.8236 (2026-06-18).