What is the live GBP to USD exchange rate today?

The live GBP to USD exchange rate is 1 GBP = 1.3421 USD as of latest live refresh, based on real-time data updated regularly.

Why is GBP to USD called cable?

GBP to USD is often called cable because historical sterling-dollar quotes were transmitted through the transatlantic telegraph cable.

What usually moves the GBP to USD rate?

Bank of England and Fed policy, UK and US inflation data, growth numbers, and risk sentiment often drive GBP to USD.

Does a stronger pound mean a higher GBP to USD rate?

Yes. When sterling strengthens against the dollar, GBP to USD generally moves up.

Why can GBP to USD be more volatile than some other majors?

Sterling often reacts sharply to UK macro data and rate expectations, so the pair can move quickly around major headlines.

GBP to USD — British Pound to US Dollar Rate Today

Follow the live GBP to USD exchange rate for UK-US travel, invoicing, online purchases, and forex monitoring. Sterling-dollar pricing remains one of the most watched global currency relationships.

Live

Updated May 21, 2026, 12:02 AM

Live rate

1 GBP = 1.3421 USD

Snapshot move

+0.14%

Pair meaning

British Pound vs US Dollar

Useful for UK-US travel, e-commerce, business settlements, and comparing pound and dollar strength.

GBP to USD Currency Converter

Rates auto-refresh every 60 seconds

Enter an amount, keep GBP as FROM and USD as TO, then read the converted value instantly in the converter.

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Live result

1.342051 USD

1 GBP converted at current rate.

+0.14%vs previous close

Reference

1 GBP = 1.342051 USD

1 USD = 0.745128 GBP

Historical context

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Multi-currency result

1 GBP converted across major currencies so you can compare travel and remittance targets quickly.

USD

1.3421

US Dollar

EUR

1.1558

Euro

PKR

374.47

Pakistani Rupee

AED

4.9287

UAE Dirham

JPY

213.27

Japanese Yen

CNY

9.142

Chinese Yuan

INR

129.94

Indian Rupee

SAR

5.0327

Saudi Riyal

CHF

1.0578

Swiss Franc

CAD

1.8453

Canadian Dollar

GBP/USD

Last 30 days

Last 90 days

High

Low

Average

Change

Live exchange tables

Synced with converter pair: GBP/USD. Change FROM and TO above, and both cards update instantly with live rates.

GBP

USD

1 GBP

1.3421 USD

5 GBP

6.7103 USD

10 GBP

13.4205 USD

20 GBP

26.841 USD

50 GBP

67.1026 USD

100 GBP

134.2051 USD

250 GBP

335.5128 USD

500 GBP

671.0256 USD

1000 GBP

1,342.0513 USD

2000 GBP

2,684.1026 USD

5000 GBP

6,710.2565 USD

10000 GBP

13,420.513 USD

USD

GBP

1 USD

0.745128 GBP

5 USD

3.72564 GBP

10 USD

7.45128 GBP

20 USD

14.90256 GBP

50 USD

37.2564 GBP

100 USD

74.5128 GBP

250 USD

186.282 GBP

500 USD

372.564 GBP

1000 USD

745.128 GBP

2000 USD

1,490.256 GBP

5000 USD

3,725.64 GBP

10000 USD

7,451.28 GBP

GBP to USD market reference

GBP to USD is heavily used in retail banking and global business, so comparing the live benchmark with your provider's quote can save on spread.

Rate Type

Today (USD)

Interbank rate

1.3421

Open market estimate

1.3521

Bank transfer estimate

1.3548

Historical Forex Charts

Review how GBP/USD has moved across recent sessions with real time-series data. Use 7D, 30D, or 1Y views to spot trend direction before you convert.

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Period move

30D change from first data point

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How GBP to USD rate works

GBP/USD measures how much one British Pound buys in US Dollar and often reacts to economic surprises on both sides of the Atlantic.

Bank of England and Federal Reserve policy, inflation data, growth expectations, and global risk appetite are common drivers of this pair.

Before converting funds, use the live rate here as your baseline, then check how much margin your bank or payment provider is adding.

Transfer and remittance check

Sending money between the UK and the US? Use the live benchmark first, then compare bank, fintech, or card rates before locking in the transfer.

Service

Typical rate

Best for

Interbank baseline

1.3421 USD

Benchmark

Digital remittance

1.3313 USD

Fast transfers

Bank transfer

1.3548 USD

Large amounts

Cash exchange

1.3521 USD

Local cash

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