What is the live USD to GBP exchange rate today?

The live USD to GBP exchange rate is 1 USD = 0.746281 GBP as of latest live refresh, using real-time forex data updated regularly.

Is USD to GBP just the inverse of GBP to USD?

Yes. USD to GBP is the reciprocal of GBP to USD, so the two rates usually move in opposite directions apart from rounding.

What usually moves the USD to GBP rate?

Fed policy, Bank of England policy, inflation reports, growth data, and risk sentiment are major drivers of USD to GBP.

Who usually checks the live USD to GBP rate?

Travelers, online shoppers, investors, and businesses paying across the US and UK often track USD to GBP.

Why can my USD to GBP card or bank rate differ from the live rate here?

Retail providers usually add FX spread and service costs, while this page shows a live benchmark rate.

USD to GBP — US Dollar to British Pound Rate Today

Follow the live USD to GBP 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 20, 2026, 12:02 AM

Live rate

1 USD = 0.746281 GBP

Snapshot move

-0.06%

Pair meaning

US Dollar vs British Pound

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

USD to GBP Currency Converter

Rates auto-refresh every 60 seconds

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

Convert amount

Live result

0.746281 GBP

1 USD converted at current rate.

-0.06%vs previous close

Reference

1 USD = 0.746281 GBP

1 GBP = 1.339978 USD

Historical context

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Multi-currency result

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

GBP

0.746281

British Pound

EUR

0.861198

Euro

PKR

278.72

Pakistani Rupee

AED

3.6725

UAE Dirham

JPY

159.03

Japanese Yen

CNY

6.8207

Chinese Yuan

INR

96.6493

Indian Rupee

SAR

3.75

Saudi Riyal

CHF

0.788581

Swiss Franc

CAD

1.3749

Canadian Dollar

USD/GBP

Last 30 days

Last 90 days

High

Low

Average

Change

Live exchange tables

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

USD

GBP

1 USD

0.7463 GBP

5 USD

3.7314 GBP

10 USD

7.4628 GBP

20 USD

14.9256 GBP

50 USD

37.3141 GBP

100 USD

74.6281 GBP

250 USD

186.5703 GBP

500 USD

373.1405 GBP

1000 USD

746.281 GBP

2000 USD

1,492.562 GBP

5000 USD

3,731.405 GBP

10000 USD

7,462.81 GBP

GBP

USD

1 GBP

1.339978 USD

5 GBP

6.699889 USD

10 GBP

13.399778 USD

20 GBP

26.799557 USD

50 GBP

66.998892 USD

100 GBP

133.997784 USD

250 GBP

334.994459 USD

500 GBP

669.988918 USD

1000 GBP

1,339.977837 USD

2000 GBP

2,679.955674 USD

5000 GBP

6,699.889184 USD

10000 GBP

13,399.778368 USD

USD to GBP market reference

USD to GBP 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 (GBP)

Interbank rate

0.746281

Open market estimate

0.751878

Bank transfer estimate

0.753371

Historical Forex Charts

Review how USD/GBP 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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USD/GBP

British Pound

Latest

1 USD in GBP

Period move

30D change from first data point

Historical data is not available for this pair right now.

Compare with related currencies

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How USD to GBP rate works

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

Federal Reserve and Bank of England 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

0.746281 GBP

Benchmark

Digital remittance

0.740311 GBP

Fast transfers

Bank transfer

0.753371 GBP

Large amounts

Cash exchange

0.751878 GBP

Local cash

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