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West African CFA Franc to British Pounds (GBP)

Convert XOF to pounds sterling β€” XOF is used in Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo.
1 GBP =
773.69 XOF
1 XOF =
0.001293 GBP
XOF symbol
CFA
GBP symbol
Β£

This page gives a quick reference rate for converting between the West African CFA Franc (XOF) and the British pound sterling (GBP). The West African CFA Franc is used in Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo. Rates below are indicative snapshots as of late July 2026 β€” for live rates when sending money or exchanging cash, check your bank, Wise, or XE.

XOF to GBP Calculator

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Based on 1 GBP = 773.69 XOF (indicative rate, late July 2026).

Conversion Table

Common and large amounts converted both directions at today's reference rate.

XOF β†’ GBP

XOFGBP
1 XOF0.001293 GBP
5 XOF0.006463 GBP
10 XOF0.012925 GBP
25 XOF0.032313 GBP
50 XOF0.064625 GBP
100 XOF0.129251 GBP
250 XOF0.323127 GBP
500 XOF0.646254 GBP
1,000 XOF1.2925 GBP
5,000 XOF6.4625 GBP
10,000 XOF12.9251 GBP
50,000 XOF64.6254 GBP
100,000 XOF129.2507 GBP
1,000,000 XOF1,292.51 GBP

GBP β†’ XOF

GBPXOF
1 GBP773.6900 XOF
5 GBP3,868.45 XOF
10 GBP7,736.90 XOF
25 GBP19,342.25 XOF
50 GBP38,684.50 XOF
100 GBP77,369.00 XOF
250 GBP193,422.50 XOF
500 GBP386,845.00 XOF
1,000 GBP773,690.00 XOF
5,000 GBP3,868,450.00 XOF
10,000 GBP7,736,900.00 XOF

About the West African CFA Franc

Which countries use the West African CFA franc?

Benin, Burkina Faso, CΓ΄te d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo all use the XOF as their official currency.

Read the full West African CFA Franc history, denominations & FAQ →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the XOF to GBP exchange rate today?

The reference rate on this page is 1 GBP ≈ 773.69 XOF (equivalently 1 XOF ≈ 0.001293 GBP). It is an indicative snapshot rather than a live feed, so today’s exact market rate will differ slightly. For a rate you are about to transact on, check your bank, Wise or XE — and compare what they quote against the figure here to see the spread you are being charged.

How much is 100 XOF in GBP?

100 XOF is approximately 0.129251 GBP at the reference rate of 1 GBP β‰ˆ 773.69 XOF. Rates move daily β€” use the converter above for other amounts.

Is the West African CFA franc the same as the Central African CFA franc?

No β€” they're separate currencies (XOF and XAF) issued by different central banks (BCEAO and BEAC respectively), even though both are pegged to the euro at the same fixed rate and trade at par with each other in practice.

How many pounds is 1,000 West African CFA Franc?

1,000 West African CFA Franc is about 1.3528 pounds sterling at the reference rate of 1 GBP β‰ˆ 773.69 XOF. Use the calculator above to convert any XOF amount to pounds, or the table below for common amounts up to 1,000,000 XOF.

What's the best way to exchange XOF for GBP?

Banks, licensed forex bureaus, and services like Wise or Revolut typically offer better rates than airport kiosks. Compare the mid-market rate shown here against what you're quoted before exchanging.

Where can I find rates for other currency pairs?

The African Currencies directory covers all 54 African countries, with USD, EUR and GBP conversions for each.

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