Rates applied today
Cost in GBP per unit of foreign currency when paying or converting with Santander UK, against the market reference.
| Operation | Currency | 1 × in GBP | vs reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card | USD | 0.7580 | +2.95% | fresh |
| Card | EUR | 0.8827 | +2.95% | fresh |
| Card | JPY | 0.0048 | +2.97% | fresh |
| Transfer | USD | 0.7584 | +3.00% | fresh |
| Transfer | EUR | 0.8831 | +3.00% | fresh |
| Transfer | JPY | 0.0048 | +3.01% | fresh |
Published card fee
By published card fee, Santander UK ranks #12 of 21 banks open to new customers that we track in United Kingdom today.
Chase UK publishes the lowest card fee in United Kingdom today: 0% (vs Santander UK's 2.95%). See its page →
Where these numbers come from
Card: the ECB reference rate plus the bank's published margin. Transfers: published margin of 3%.
Compare Santander UK with every bank in the country on the daily United Kingdom table, check what each card charges, or price what your money is worth abroad.
Frequently asked questions
What exchange rate does Santander UK use?
Santander UK prices card payments via the ECB reference rate plus the bank's published margin. Rates on this page are indicative, derived from published data, and regenerate daily.
What does Santander UK charge for card payments abroad?
Santander UK publishes a 2.95% foreign-transaction fee on card payments, verified 2026-06-25.
Is there a cheaper bank than Santander UK in United Kingdom?
Yes — as of today, Chase UK publishes the lowest card fee (0%) among banks open to new customers that we track in United Kingdom.
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