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GBP to USD Exchange Rate

Convert British pounds to US dollars with a clean GBP to USD table for travel, shopping, invoices, subscriptions, and quick personal or business planning.

1 GBP = 1.34 USD Last updated: June 6, 2026. Source: ExchangeRate-API.

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GBP to USD calculator

Type any amount to convert British pounds to US dollars. The rate refreshes automatically from a live mid-market source when the page loads, so the result reflects the most recent data we can reach.

US Dollar (USD) 1.34 USD

GBP to USD conversion table

Use these common amounts as a quick reference. Values are rounded for readability and should be treated as informational before a payment, transfer, or cash exchange.

GBP USD
1.00 GBP 1.34 USD
5.00 GBP 6.71 USD
10.00 GBP 13.41 USD
25.00 GBP 33.53 USD
50.00 GBP 67.06 USD
100.00 GBP 134.12 USD
250.00 GBP 335.29 USD
500.00 GBP 670.59 USD
1,000.00 GBP 1,341.18 USD
2,500.00 GBP 3,352.94 USD
5,000.00 GBP 6,705.88 USD

About the GBP and USD

GBP: Pound Sterling

Symbol £ · issued by the Bank of England.

Pound Sterling is used in the United Kingdom and is frequently compared with USD and EUR for travel, shopping, salaries, and invoices.

  • Sterling is one of the oldest currencies still in use, with roots going back more than 1,200 years.
  • Traders nickname the GBP/USD pair "cable", after the transatlantic telegraph cable once used to transmit its rate.
  • The Bank of England, founded in 1694, sets UK interest rates and issues the pound.

USD: US Dollar

Symbol $ · issued by the Federal Reserve.

The US Dollar is a major global reference currency used for travel, international shopping, subscriptions, invoices, trading reference, and business planning.

  • The US dollar is the world’s primary reserve currency and sits on one side of the large majority of foreign-exchange trades.
  • Major commodities such as oil and gold are priced in dollars, so the USD affects global pricing far beyond the United States.
  • Its strength against other currencies is often tracked through the US Dollar Index (DXY).

What moves the GBP to USD rate

The GBP to USD rate changes constantly as markets react to economic data and policy. The Pound Sterling is most influenced by Bank of England rate decisions, UK inflation and growth, and political and trade developments. The US Dollar responds mainly to Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions, US inflation and jobs data, and global risk sentiment. When these forces pull in different directions, the rate can shift noticeably within a single day.

That is why the figures on this page are a reference snapshot rather than a guaranteed price. The calculator above refreshes the live rate automatically, while any bank or payment provider will apply its own GBP to USD rate at the moment your transaction settles.

Common GBP to USD use cases

Why your bank rate can be different

The rate shown here is informational. Banks, brokers, card networks, payment providers, and cash exchange offices can apply their own timing, spread, commission, settlement rules, and rounding. Always confirm important transactions with the provider that will process the payment.

Reverse conversion

Need the opposite direction? Open the USD to GBP exchange rate. The reverse snapshot is 1 USD = 0.75 GBP.

1 USD = 0.75 GBP

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GBP to USD FAQ

What is the GBP to USD exchange rate?

The GBP to USD snapshot on CurrencyPro is 1 GBP = 1.34 USD as of June 6, 2026. The source is ExchangeRate-API.

How often does CurrencyPro update GBP to USD?

CurrencyPro is designed around one exchange-rate update per day. The app caches the latest successful rates table so previous working data can remain available if a later update fails.

Why is my bank's GBP to USD rate different?

Banks, card networks, brokers, payment providers, and cash exchange offices can apply spreads, commissions, settlement timing, and rounding that differ from an informational mid-market style reference rate.

Can I use this GBP to USD rate for accounting or trading?

Use CurrencyPro as an informational reference only. For accounting, tax, trading, payroll, or legally important work, confirm the exact rate and rules with the provider or official source you must use.

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