HMRC exchange rates: monthly customs and VAT table

These HM Revenue & Customs rates apply from 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026, covering the calendar month. They are used for customs and import VAT, and accepted for VAT on sales invoices in foreign currency.

• Valid for the calendar month
• 141 currencies quoted as foreign currency per pound
• Published before the month starts

Monthly customs and VAT exchange rates

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Use the table for the month you need

HMRC publishes monthly rates for customs and VAT purposes. They are used for customs and import VAT, and are accepted for VAT on sales invoices in foreign currency.

Choose the table whose calendar-month validity covers the date you need. Values are foreign currency per pound, so check the direction before converting.

Publication before each calendar month

HM Revenue & Customs publishes the monthly table before the month starts. The table shown was published by HM Revenue & Customs on 16 Sept 2026.

Our available history starts on 1 Jan 2021. Each table retains its calendar-month validity.

Rate on a date

The example below requests the HMRC monthly exchange rate that covers a specified date.

curl "https://api.exchangerate.dev/v1/official/GBR/tax/rate/GBP/USD?date=2026-10-01" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

{  "date": "2026-10-01",  "base": "GBP",  "quote": "USD",  "rate": 1.3456,  "valid_to": "2026-10-31",  "method": "published"}

On Plus and Pro, webhooks notify your https endpoint when HM Revenue & Customs publishes or corrects a rate table. How webhooks work

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