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British Pound to US Dollar Exchange Rate (GBP to USD)

Looking to convert pounds to dollars? This page shows the live British Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate, updated in real time and influenced by the latest market shifts. Whether you're funding a business deal in New York, sending money to family, or paying for a US-based course, you'll find the insight you need to time your transfer well.

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By Freddie Smith, Founder & CEO, Currencyflow · Updated 26 June 2026

Live GBP to USD exchange rate chart

Use this live chart to see how the British Pound is performing against the US Dollar. Track changes as they happen and monitor trends over time.

Live rate: 1 GBP = 1.3433 USD - Last updated: 03 Aug 2026, 21:00 UTC
GBP to USD mid-market exchange rate history (1W)
DateRate (1 GBP = X USD)
04 Aug 2025, 00:001.3299
04 Aug 2025, 00:001.3299
05 Aug 2025, 00:001.3302
06 Aug 2025, 00:001.3358
07 Aug 2025, 00:001.3450
08 Aug 2025, 00:001.3448
09 Aug 2025, 00:001.3448
10 Aug 2025, 00:001.3446
11 Aug 2025, 00:001.3435
12 Aug 2025, 00:001.3503
13 Aug 2025, 00:001.3583
14 Aug 2025, 00:001.3530
15 Aug 2025, 00:001.3552
16 Aug 2025, 00:001.3552
17 Aug 2025, 00:001.3555
18 Aug 2025, 00:001.3509
19 Aug 2025, 00:001.3486
20 Aug 2025, 00:001.3466
21 Aug 2025, 00:001.3418
22 Aug 2025, 00:001.3520
23 Aug 2025, 00:001.3527
24 Aug 2025, 00:001.3512
25 Aug 2025, 00:001.3454
26 Aug 2025, 00:001.3478
27 Aug 2025, 00:001.3503
28 Aug 2025, 00:001.3512
29 Aug 2025, 00:001.3501
30 Aug 2025, 00:001.3501
31 Aug 2025, 00:001.3503
01 Sept 2025, 00:001.3547
02 Sept 2025, 00:001.3382
03 Sept 2025, 00:001.3440
04 Sept 2025, 00:001.3442
05 Sept 2025, 00:001.3506
06 Sept 2025, 00:001.3506
07 Sept 2025, 00:001.3493
08 Sept 2025, 00:001.3552
09 Sept 2025, 00:001.3522
10 Sept 2025, 00:001.3534
11 Sept 2025, 00:001.3578
12 Sept 2025, 00:001.3565
13 Sept 2025, 00:001.3565
14 Sept 2025, 00:001.3552
15 Sept 2025, 00:001.3603
16 Sept 2025, 00:001.3654
17 Sept 2025, 00:001.3629
18 Sept 2025, 00:001.3555
19 Sept 2025, 00:001.3472
20 Sept 2025, 00:001.3472
21 Sept 2025, 00:001.3466
22 Sept 2025, 00:001.3516
23 Sept 2025, 00:001.3522
24 Sept 2025, 00:001.3453
25 Sept 2025, 00:001.3335
26 Sept 2025, 00:001.3403
27 Sept 2025, 00:001.3403
28 Sept 2025, 00:001.3408
29 Sept 2025, 00:001.3435
30 Sept 2025, 00:001.3444
01 Oct 2025, 00:001.3480
02 Oct 2025, 00:001.3446
03 Oct 2025, 00:001.3477
04 Oct 2025, 00:001.3477
05 Oct 2025, 00:001.3433
06 Oct 2025, 00:001.3484
07 Oct 2025, 00:001.3421
08 Oct 2025, 00:001.3401
09 Oct 2025, 00:001.3304
10 Oct 2025, 00:001.3356
11 Oct 2025, 00:001.3356
12 Oct 2025, 00:001.3336
13 Oct 2025, 00:001.3332
14 Oct 2025, 00:001.3321
15 Oct 2025, 00:001.3404
16 Oct 2025, 00:001.3445
17 Oct 2025, 00:001.3424
18 Oct 2025, 00:001.3424
19 Oct 2025, 00:001.3425
20 Oct 2025, 00:001.3405
21 Oct 2025, 00:001.3365
22 Oct 2025, 00:001.3351
23 Oct 2025, 00:001.3327
24 Oct 2025, 00:001.3311
25 Oct 2025, 00:001.3311
26 Oct 2025, 00:001.3320
27 Oct 2025, 00:001.3340
28 Oct 2025, 00:001.3276
29 Oct 2025, 00:001.3193
30 Oct 2025, 00:001.3158
31 Oct 2025, 00:001.3108
01 Nov 2025, 00:001.3108
02 Nov 2025, 00:001.3133
04 Nov 2025, 00:001.3021
05 Nov 2025, 00:001.3052
06 Nov 2025, 00:001.3140
07 Nov 2025, 00:001.3160
08 Nov 2025, 00:001.3160
09 Nov 2025, 00:001.3140
10 Nov 2025, 00:001.3172
11 Nov 2025, 00:001.3153
12 Nov 2025, 00:001.3128
13 Nov 2025, 00:001.3152
14 Nov 2025, 00:001.3173
15 Nov 2025, 00:001.3173
16 Nov 2025, 00:001.3158
17 Nov 2025, 00:001.3154
18 Nov 2025, 00:001.3147
19 Nov 2025, 00:001.3060
20 Nov 2025, 00:001.3083
21 Nov 2025, 00:001.3099
22 Nov 2025, 00:001.3099
23 Nov 2025, 00:001.3095
24 Nov 2025, 00:001.3105
25 Nov 2025, 00:001.3159
26 Nov 2025, 00:001.3245
27 Nov 2025, 00:001.3240
28 Nov 2025, 00:001.3230
29 Nov 2025, 00:001.3230
30 Nov 2025, 00:001.3239
01 Dec 2025, 00:001.3209
02 Dec 2025, 00:001.3219
03 Dec 2025, 00:001.3348
04 Dec 2025, 00:001.3322
05 Dec 2025, 00:001.3333
06 Dec 2025, 00:001.3333
07 Dec 2025, 00:001.3324
08 Dec 2025, 00:001.3326
09 Dec 2025, 00:001.3303
10 Dec 2025, 00:001.3388
11 Dec 2025, 00:001.3392
12 Dec 2025, 00:001.3371
13 Dec 2025, 00:001.3371
14 Dec 2025, 00:001.3367
15 Dec 2025, 00:001.3380
16 Dec 2025, 00:001.3425
17 Dec 2025, 00:001.3374
18 Dec 2025, 00:001.3385
19 Dec 2025, 00:001.3377
20 Dec 2025, 00:001.3377
21 Dec 2025, 00:001.3377
22 Dec 2025, 00:001.3469
23 Dec 2025, 00:001.3513
24 Dec 2025, 00:001.3495
25 Dec 2025, 00:001.3508
26 Dec 2025, 00:001.3496
27 Dec 2025, 00:001.3496
28 Dec 2025, 00:001.3496
29 Dec 2025, 00:001.3509
30 Dec 2025, 00:001.3467
31 Dec 2025, 00:001.3474
01 Jan 2026, 00:001.3473
02 Jan 2026, 00:001.3460
03 Jan 2026, 00:001.3460
04 Jan 2026, 00:001.3439
05 Jan 2026, 00:001.3533
06 Jan 2026, 00:001.3500
07 Jan 2026, 00:001.3458
08 Jan 2026, 00:001.3436
09 Jan 2026, 00:001.3402
10 Jan 2026, 00:001.3402
11 Jan 2026, 00:001.3393
12 Jan 2026, 00:001.3465
13 Jan 2026, 00:001.3426
14 Jan 2026, 00:001.3441
15 Jan 2026, 00:001.3381
16 Jan 2026, 00:001.3379
17 Jan 2026, 00:001.3379
18 Jan 2026, 00:001.3403
19 Jan 2026, 00:001.3418
20 Jan 2026, 00:001.3441
21 Jan 2026, 00:001.3420
22 Jan 2026, 00:001.3500
23 Jan 2026, 00:001.3632
24 Jan 2026, 00:001.3632
25 Jan 2026, 00:001.3661
26 Jan 2026, 00:001.3677
27 Jan 2026, 00:001.3823
28 Jan 2026, 00:001.3825
29 Jan 2026, 00:001.3805
30 Jan 2026, 00:001.3682
31 Jan 2026, 00:001.3682
01 Feb 2026, 00:001.3675
02 Feb 2026, 00:001.3673
03 Feb 2026, 00:001.3697
04 Feb 2026, 00:001.3644
05 Feb 2026, 00:001.3521
06 Feb 2026, 00:001.3613
07 Feb 2026, 00:001.3613
08 Feb 2026, 00:001.3608
09 Feb 2026, 00:001.3682
10 Feb 2026, 00:001.3634
11 Feb 2026, 00:001.3623
12 Feb 2026, 00:001.3618
13 Feb 2026, 00:001.3655
14 Feb 2026, 00:001.3655
15 Feb 2026, 00:001.3647
16 Feb 2026, 00:001.3627
17 Feb 2026, 00:001.3564
18 Feb 2026, 00:001.3495
19 Feb 2026, 00:001.3460
20 Feb 2026, 00:001.3478
21 Feb 2026, 00:001.3478
22 Feb 2026, 00:001.3533
23 Feb 2026, 00:001.3496
24 Feb 2026, 00:001.3496
25 Feb 2026, 00:001.3558
26 Feb 2026, 00:001.3491
27 Feb 2026, 00:001.3480
28 Feb 2026, 00:001.3480
01 Mar 2026, 00:001.3406
02 Mar 2026, 00:001.3410
03 Mar 2026, 00:001.3353
04 Mar 2026, 00:001.3370
05 Mar 2026, 00:001.3357
06 Mar 2026, 00:001.3413
07 Mar 2026, 00:001.3413
08 Mar 2026, 00:001.3300
09 Mar 2026, 00:001.3423
10 Mar 2026, 00:001.3419
11 Mar 2026, 00:001.3382
12 Mar 2026, 00:001.3352
13 Mar 2026, 00:001.3226
14 Mar 2026, 00:001.3226
15 Mar 2026, 00:001.3247
16 Mar 2026, 00:001.3314
17 Mar 2026, 00:001.3358
19 Mar 2026, 00:001.3425
20 Mar 2026, 00:001.3343
21 Mar 2026, 00:001.3343
22 Mar 2026, 00:001.3331
23 Mar 2026, 00:001.3424
24 Mar 2026, 00:001.3416
25 Mar 2026, 00:001.3363
26 Mar 2026, 00:001.3335
27 Mar 2026, 00:001.3259
28 Mar 2026, 00:001.3259
29 Mar 2026, 00:001.3235
30 Mar 2026, 00:001.3171
31 Mar 2026, 00:001.3244
01 Apr 2026, 00:001.3302
02 Apr 2026, 00:001.3231
03 Apr 2026, 00:001.3193
04 Apr 2026, 00:001.3193
05 Apr 2026, 00:001.3187
06 Apr 2026, 00:001.3234
07 Apr 2026, 00:001.3398
08 Apr 2026, 00:001.3392
09 Apr 2026, 00:001.3429
10 Apr 2026, 00:001.3462
11 Apr 2026, 00:001.3462
12 Apr 2026, 00:001.3393
13 Apr 2026, 00:001.3516
14 Apr 2026, 00:001.3575
15 Apr 2026, 00:001.3573
16 Apr 2026, 00:001.3525
17 Apr 2026, 00:001.3516
18 Apr 2026, 00:001.3516
19 Apr 2026, 00:001.3482
20 Apr 2026, 00:001.3531
21 Apr 2026, 00:001.3509
22 Apr 2026, 00:001.3499
23 Apr 2026, 00:001.3466
24 Apr 2026, 00:001.3533
25 Apr 2026, 00:001.3533
26 Apr 2026, 00:001.3514
27 Apr 2026, 00:001.3537
28 Apr 2026, 00:001.3524
29 Apr 2026, 00:001.3489
30 Apr 2026, 00:001.3603
01 May 2026, 00:001.3576
02 May 2026, 00:001.3576
03 May 2026, 00:001.3581
04 May 2026, 00:001.3531
05 May 2026, 00:001.3568
06 May 2026, 00:001.3591
07 May 2026, 00:001.3556
08 May 2026, 00:001.3631
09 May 2026, 00:001.3631
10 May 2026, 00:001.3594
11 May 2026, 00:001.3604
12 May 2026, 00:001.3535
13 May 2026, 00:001.3526
14 May 2026, 00:001.3390
15 May 2026, 00:001.3325
16 May 2026, 00:001.3325
17 May 2026, 00:001.3309
18 May 2026, 00:001.3432
19 May 2026, 00:001.3396
20 May 2026, 00:001.3434
21 May 2026, 00:001.3431
22 May 2026, 00:001.3431
23 May 2026, 00:001.3431
24 May 2026, 00:001.3482
25 May 2026, 00:001.3496
26 May 2026, 00:001.3455
27 May 2026, 00:001.3417
28 May 2026, 00:001.3444
29 May 2026, 00:001.3451
30 May 2026, 00:001.3451
31 May 2026, 00:001.3452
01 Jun 2026, 00:001.3460
02 Jun 2026, 00:001.3454
03 Jun 2026, 00:001.3428
04 Jun 2026, 00:001.3422
05 Jun 2026, 00:001.3341
06 Jun 2026, 00:001.3341
07 Jun 2026, 00:001.3335
08 Jun 2026, 00:001.3333
09 Jun 2026, 00:001.3370
10 Jun 2026, 00:001.3361
11 Jun 2026, 00:001.3414
12 Jun 2026, 00:001.3408
13 Jun 2026, 00:001.3408
14 Jun 2026, 00:001.3449
15 Jun 2026, 00:001.3416
16 Jun 2026, 00:001.3425
17 Jun 2026, 00:001.3300
18 Jun 2026, 00:001.3201
19 Jun 2026, 00:001.3233
20 Jun 2026, 00:001.3233
21 Jun 2026, 00:001.3206
22 Jun 2026, 00:001.3247
23 Jun 2026, 00:001.3200
24 Jun 2026, 00:001.3164
25 Jun 2026, 00:001.3187
26 Jun 2026, 00:001.3199
27 Jun 2026, 00:001.3199
28 Jun 2026, 00:001.3198
29 Jun 2026, 00:001.3253
30 Jun 2026, 00:001.3250
01 Jul 2026, 00:001.3279
02 Jul 2026, 00:001.3338
03 Jul 2026, 00:001.3351
04 Jul 2026, 00:001.3351
05 Jul 2026, 00:001.3354
06 Jul 2026, 00:001.3394
07 Jul 2026, 00:001.3347
08 Jul 2026, 00:001.3394
09 Jul 2026, 00:001.3412
10 Jul 2026, 00:001.3402
11 Jul 2026, 00:001.3402
12 Jul 2026, 00:001.3384
13 Jul 2026, 00:001.3348
14 Jul 2026, 00:001.3396
15 Jul 2026, 00:001.3541
16 Jul 2026, 00:001.3476
17 Jul 2026, 00:001.3454
18 Jul 2026, 00:001.3454
19 Jul 2026, 00:001.3444
20 Jul 2026, 00:001.3431
21 Jul 2026, 00:001.3378
22 Jul 2026, 00:001.3376
23 Jul 2026, 00:001.3313
24 Jul 2026, 00:001.3321
25 Jul 2026, 00:001.3321
26 Jul 2026, 00:001.3351
27 Jul 2026, 00:001.3289
28 Jul 2026, 00:001.3286
29 Jul 2026, 00:001.3367
30 Jul 2026, 00:001.3462
31 Jul 2026, 00:001.3481
01 Aug 2026, 00:001.3481
02 Aug 2026, 00:001.3491
03 Aug 2026, 21:001.3433
Mid-market rates for informational purposes only. Not the rate you will receive for a transfer.

British Pound to US Dollar: what's been happening?

British Pound to US Dollar - 12 month summary

12-month high

1 GBP = 1.3825 USD

12-month low

1 GBP = 1.3021 USD

Average rate

1 GBP = 1.3411 USD

Weekly change

+1.10%

vs. 7 days ago (1.3286)

Monthly change

+0.59%

vs. 30 days ago (1.3354)

Yearly change

+1.01%

vs. 12 months ago (1.3299)

Compared to this day last year

12 months ago, 1 GBP was worth 1.3299 USD. Today the rate is 1.3433 USD - a +1.01% change.

Mid-market rates only. Rates are indicative and updated hourly.

What moves the GBP to USD rate?

This is one of the oldest and most heavily traded currency pairs in the world, often referred to as "cable." It's fast-moving, headline-sensitive, and driven by two economies that rarely move in sync for long. The result? A pair that reacts quickly, but not always predictably.

Central bank tone matters more than the moves themselves

The Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve both play a big role in setting direction here. But it's not just who raises rates, it's who surprises the market. A rate hike from the Fed that was already priced in won't help the dollar. Meanwhile, a softer-than-expected BoE statement might hit the pound harder than an actual cut. The reaction is often about what wasn't said.

The US sets the global pace, but the UK can be nimble

US economic data tends to carry more weight globally. A strong jobs report or unexpected inflation number can move not just GBP/USD, but other pairs too. The UK's data does matter, particularly wage growth and retail sales, but sterling usually needs a clear beat to build momentum. The dollar benefits more from the status quo.

Market risk tends to favour the dollar

In times of uncertainty, money flows into USD, not necessarily because the US is stronger, but because it's the default safe currency. That means during global selloffs or geopolitical stress, this pair often moves in the dollar's favour. For the pound to gain, markets usually need both calm and a reason to believe the UK outlook is improving.

Politics can shake both sides

The pound reacts quickly to UK domestic politics: elections, budget decisions, even Cabinet reshuffles. The dollar is slower to shift on politics unless there's a major standoff, like a debt ceiling crisis or government shutdown. In a quiet week, politics won't move much. In a tense one, this pair can lurch on sentiment alone.

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Popular live exchange rates

Currency pairLive
GBP flagGBP to AEDAED flag4.9343
GBP flagGBP to AUDAUD flag1.9189
GBP flagGBP to CADCAD flag1.8869
GBP flagGBP to EUREUR flag1.1672
GBP flagGBP to QARQAR flag4.8910
GBP flagGBP to SARSAR flag5.0454
GBP flagGBP to USDUSD flag1.3433
GBP flagGBP to ZARZAR flag22.2011
EUR flagEUR to AEDAED flag4.2274
EUR flagEUR to GBPGBP flag0.8567
EUR flagEUR to QARQAR flag4.1902
EUR flagEUR to SARSAR flag4.3226
EUR flagEUR to USDUSD flag1.1508
USD flagUSD to AEDAED flag3.6733
USD flagUSD to AUDAUD flag1.4285
USD flagUSD to CADCAD flag1.4047
USD flagUSD to EUREUR flag0.8689
USD flagUSD to GBPGBP flag0.7444
USD flagUSD to QARQAR flag3.6410
USD flagUSD to SARSAR flag3.7560
AED flagAED to EUREUR flag0.2366
AED flagAED to GBPGBP flag0.2027
AED flagAED to QARQAR flag0.9912
AED flagAED to SARSAR flag1.0225
AED flagAED to USDUSD flag0.2722
AUD flagAUD to GBPGBP flag0.5211
AUD flagAUD to USDUSD flag0.7000
CAD flagCAD to GBPGBP flag0.5300
CAD flagCAD to USDUSD flag0.7119
QAR flagQAR to AEDAED flag1.0089
QAR flagQAR to EUREUR flag0.2387
QAR flagQAR to GBPGBP flag0.2045
QAR flagQAR to SARSAR flag1.0316
QAR flagQAR to USDUSD flag0.2747
SAR flagSAR to AEDAED flag0.9780
SAR flagSAR to EUREUR flag0.2313
SAR flagSAR to GBPGBP flag0.1982
SAR flagSAR to QARQAR flag0.9694
SAR flagSAR to USDUSD flag0.2662
ZAR flagZAR to GBPGBP flag0.0450

Mid-market rates for informational purposes only. Not the rate you will receive for a transfer.

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Freddie Smith

Written by

Freddie Smith

Founder & CEO, Currencyflow

Freddie Smith is the Founder and CEO of Currencyflow, an international foreign exchange and payments specialist focused on high-value transfers for individuals and businesses worldwide. With over 12 years of commercial experience across financial services and digital media, including several years working with financial services comparison platforms, Freddie has spent his career at the intersection of partnerships, growth strategy, and money movement. He founded Currencyflow to bring transparent, fixed-margin pricing and personal relationship management to clients making significant international transfers.

Last updated 26 June 2026

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