Pounds GBP to Russian ruble RUB exchange rate

The ruble or rouble is the official currency of Russia, or the Russian Federation. It’s abbreviated to RUB and its currency symbol is ₽.

While the ruble is the official currency of Russia only, it’s also used by Abkhazia and South Ossetia, both de facto sovereign states recognised by most as part of Georgia.

You can buy Russian ruble online using our Click & Collect service or in selected Post Office branches. Use our branch finder to locate a branch near where you can buy travel money. 

Online currency orders can be picked up in your nearest branch the next working day if you order by 3pm on a working day. We can also deliver Russian rubles to your home if you order them online. 

You may get a better exchange rate than in branch if you order online, too. Buying more can reduce the rate further. And buying when the pound is strong against the ruble can save you money too.  

The highest value denomination in the Russian currency is the 5000 ruble banknote. There are also notes for 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000 and 2,000 rubles. If you have any notes left over after your trip, we’ll buy them back commission-free if you bring your receipt.

The smallest Russian currency denominations are the 1 and 5 kopek (к.1 and к.5) coins, so are rarely used. The are 100 kopek to one ruble. Larger value coins in circulation are the 10 and 50 kopek coins and the 1, 2, 5 and 10 ruble coins.

Visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice page to learn about local laws, restrictions, travel alerts and other guidance for any destination, including Russia. Remember, if you travel against official advice your travel insurance policy may not cover the trip, so check what’s allowed before you go.