GBP to USD — British Pound to US Dollar Converter
Convert British Pound (£) to US Dollar ($) using the live mid-market exchange rate. Type an amount below, or scan the conversion table for common amounts.
About the GBP/USD exchange rate
The USD–GBP pair is nicknamed “Cable”, after the transatlantic telegraph cable that carried the rate between London and New York from 1858. It is one of the oldest continuously quoted exchange rates in the world. The pound traded above $2 as recently as 2007 and touched an all-time low near $1.03 in September 2022, showing just how wide this pair’s historical range is.
British Pound (GBP)
The British Pound (sterling) is the world’s oldest currency still in use, dating back over 1,200 years, and the fourth-most traded globally. London’s status as a leading financial centre keeps GBP liquidity deep. The pound is sensitive to Bank of England rate decisions, UK inflation prints, and — since 2016 — headlines around UK–EU trade relations.
US Dollar (USD)
The US Dollar is the world’s primary reserve currency and is on one side of nearly 90% of all foreign-exchange trades. Commodities such as oil and gold are priced in dollars globally, so USD moves ripple through almost every other currency. Its value is driven largely by US Federal Reserve interest-rate policy, US employment and inflation data, and global demand for safe-haven assets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current GBP to USD exchange rate?
The live mid-market rate is shown at the top of this page and refreshes on every visit.
Is this the rate I will get from my bank or transfer service?
Not exactly. This page shows the mid-market rate — the midpoint between global buy and sell prices, and the fairest benchmark available. Banks and money-transfer services add a margin (typically 0.5%–4%) on top, plus possible fixed fees. Use the mid-market rate here to judge how good an offered GBP→USD rate really is.
How often is the GBP/USD rate updated?
Rates come from an open exchange-rate feed that updates daily, sourced from central-bank and market data. British Pound rates are influenced by the Bank of England (BoE), and US Dollar rates by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). For high-volatility pairs, always re-check just before you transact.
Is my conversion data private?
Yes. The amount you type never leaves your browser — only the public rate table for GBP is fetched over the network. No sign-up, no cookies required for the calculation, no limits.