Ugandan Shilling
UGX
The Ugandan Shilling (UGX) is the official currency of Uganda. Convert live mid-market rates on this page and send with PEXX.
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Ugandan Shilling to British Pound exchange rate today
Convert UGX to GBP at the live mid-market rate — then send with low, transparent fees.
Live mid-market rate
1 UGX = 0.000173 GBP
Updated Oct 29, 2026, 6:05 AM UTC
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1 UGX = 0.000173 GBP
Live mid-market rate · Updated Oct 29, 2026, 6:05 AM UTC
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Mid-market rate for information only. Your final send rate is confirmed in the PEXX app before you transfer.
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- Mid-market rate
- 1 UGX = 0.000173 GBP
- Reverse rate
- 1 GBP = 5,787.8631 UGX
- Transfer speed
- Minutes
- Last updated
- Oct 29, 2026, 6:05 AM UTC
About the UGX to GBP mid-market rate
Check today's Ugandan Shilling to British Pound exchange rate and convert any amount at the live mid-market rate. See how much your UGX is worth in GBP and move money faster and cheaper with PEXX.
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between the global buy and sell prices for a currency pair. It's the fairest, most transparent rate — the same one you'll see on Google or Reuters — with no hidden mark-up. Banks and many providers quote a weaker rate and keep the difference. PEXX passes on the mid-market rate with a low, clearly disclosed spread.
- No hidden exchange-rate mark-up
- The same rate shown here, refreshed hourly
- Lock it in before you confirm your transfer
UGX to GBP exchange rate over time
See how the Ugandan Shilling to British Pound mid-market rate has moved — from the last 48 hours to the past five years. It's the same real rate we convert at, with no hidden mark-up.
Live mid-market rate
1 UGX = 0.000173 GBP
down 10.35%
0.000190.000180.000180.00017
Sep 28Oct 29
- Low
- 0.000167
- Average
- 0.000182
- High
- 0.000193
We use the real, mid-market rate with no sneaky mark-up. Learn more
UGX to GBP conversion tables
Quick reference for converting common Ugandan Shilling amounts to British Pound and back, at today's mid-market rate.
UGXGBP| Ugandan Shilling (UGX) | British Pound (GBP) |
|---|---|
| USh1 UGX | £0.00 GBP |
| USh5 UGX | £0.00 GBP |
| USh10 UGX | £0.00 GBP |
| USh25 UGX | £0.00 GBP |
| USh50 UGX | £0.01 GBP |
| USh100 UGX | £0.02 GBP |
| USh250 UGX | £0.04 GBP |
| USh500 UGX | £0.09 GBP |
| USh1,000 UGX | £0.17 GBP |
| USh5,000 UGX | £0.86 GBP |
| USh10,000 UGX | £1.73 GBP |
GBPUGX| British Pound (GBP) | Ugandan Shilling (UGX) |
|---|---|
| £1.00 GBP | USh5,788 UGX |
| £5.00 GBP | USh28,939 UGX |
| £10.00 GBP | USh57,879 UGX |
| £25.00 GBP | USh144,697 UGX |
| £50.00 GBP | USh289,393 UGX |
| £100.00 GBP | USh578,786 UGX |
| £250.00 GBP | USh1,446,966 UGX |
| £500.00 GBP | USh2,893,932 UGX |
| £1,000.00 GBP | USh5,787,863 UGX |
| £5,000.00 GBP | USh28,939,315 UGX |
| £10,000.00 GBP | USh57,878,631 UGX |
Popular UGX to GBP amounts
See what common Ugandan Shilling amounts are worth in British Pound at today's live mid-market rate. Tap any amount to load it into the converter above.
How to send UGX to GBP with PEXX
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How money arrives in the United Kingdom
British Pound payouts credit UK bank accounts over Faster Payments, BACS and CHAPS. Most consumer remittances arrive via Faster Payments as a GBP deposit to a sort code + account number (or PayTo/Confirmation of Payee-checked details).
Payment rails in the UK
Faster Payments Service
Faster Payments
The UK's near-instant retail payment system. Transfers typically settle in seconds, 24/7, between participating banks and building societies, using sort code and account number.
Near-instant · 24/7Clearing House Automated Payment System
CHAPS
Same-day high-value sterling RTGS for time-critical and large payments. More expensive and usually used above retail Faster Payments practical limits.
High value · same dayBacs Direct Credit
BACS
Batch sterling clearing commonly used for salaries and supplier payments. Takes one to three business days — rarely the first choice for remittance last-mile today.
Batch · 1–3 daysAccount details
UK recipients typically provide a six-digit sort code and eight-digit account number. Confirmation of Payee helps verify the name matches the account:
UK sort code
Sort code
Six digits identifying the bank branch (often written 12-34-56). Used with the account number for Faster Payments and Bacs.
RequiredSterling account number
Account number
Usually eight digits for UK current accounts. Some building societies use roll numbers — follow the destination form's fields exactly.
RequiredPEXX pays GBP to UK bank accounts where the corridor is live. Faster Payments is the usual last mile for consumer credits.
Why convert UGX to GBP with PEXX
Real mid-market rate
We use the same mid-market rate you see here, with a low and transparent spread — no rate mark-ups buried in the fee.
Fast settlement
Most transfers arrive within minutes to a few hours, so recipients aren't left waiting days for funds to clear.
Secure and regulated
PEXX is a registered digital currency exchange and remittance provider, with institutional-grade custody and security.
PEXX vs banks and money transfer services
- PEXX
- Exchange rate
- Mid-market
- Fees
- Low, transparent
- Transfer speed
- Minutes
- Traditional bank
- Exchange rate
- Marked up 3–5%
- Fees
- $15–50 wire fee
- Transfer speed
- 2–5 business days
- Money transfer service
- Exchange rate
- Marked up 1–3%
- Fees
- Variable
- Transfer speed
- Hours to days
Comparison is indicative and for illustration only. Actual rates, fees and speeds vary by provider, corridor, amount and payment method.
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About UGX and GBP
British Pound
GBP
The British Pound (GBP) is the official currency of United Kingdom. Convert live mid-market rates on this page and send with PEXX.
UGX to GBP — frequently asked questions
What is the UGX to GBP exchange rate today?
The UGX to GBP rate shown on this page is the live mid-market rate — the midpoint between the global buy and sell price for Ugandan Shilling against British Pound. It refreshes throughout the day, and the "updated" time above shows when it was last synced.
How do I convert UGX to GBP?
Enter the amount of Ugandan Shilling you want to convert in the calculator above and we'll instantly show the equivalent in British Pound at the mid-market rate. To actually move money, create a PEXX account and send GBP directly to a bank account.
Is the mid-market UGX to GBP rate what I'll pay?
The mid-market rate is the fairest reference rate, but most banks and money-transfer services add a margin on top. PEXX keeps its spread transparent and low, so what you convert is close to the real rate you see here.
How long does a UGX to GBP transfer take with PEXX?
Most PEXX payouts settle within minutes to a few hours, depending on the destination and banking hours — far faster than the multi-day timelines typical of traditional bank wires.
What is Confirmation of Payee?
A UK name-checking service that warns senders if the account name does not match the sort code/account number — reducing misdirected payments.
How fast do GBP remittances arrive?
Faster Payments credits are typically seconds once released. End-to-end timing still depends on the send corridor and compliance checks.
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