GBP to USD exchange rate

The GBP to USD rate from the daily edition, with a converter, conversion tables, and a free API.

GBP to USD

Daily reference rate

1 GBP = 1.3472 USD

1 USD = 0.7423 GBP

Next edition

This is the daily reference rate. Plans get updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

Converter

Conversions use the rate shown above. Edit either amount.

GBP to USD

Amount in GBPConverted to USD
1 GBP1.35 USD
5 GBP6.74 USD
10 GBP13.47 USD
25 GBP33.68 USD
50 GBP67.36 USD
100 GBP134.72 USD
250 GBP336.79 USD
500 GBP673.58 USD
1,000 GBP1,347.16 USD
5,000 GBP6,735.82 USD
10,000 GBP13,471.64 USD

USD to GBP

Amount in USDConverted to GBP
1 USD0.7423 GBP
5 USD3.71 GBP
10 USD7.42 GBP
25 USD18.56 GBP
50 USD37.11 GBP
100 USD74.23 GBP
250 USD185.58 GBP
500 USD371.15 GBP
1,000 USD742.3 GBP
5,000 USD3,711.5 GBP
10,000 USD7,423 GBP

GBP to USD history

Daily closing rates for 1 GBP in USD. Weekends and holidays without a published rate are skipped.

GBP to USD daily closing rate, last yearFrom 1.30443 on Nov 5, 2025 to 1.34716 on Nov 5, 2026. Use the left and right arrow keys to read each day.1.2981.3431.388Nov 5Nov 5
30-day change
+1.47%
1-year change
+3.28%
1-year high
1.3817 on Jan 29, 2026
1-year low
1.3044 on Nov 5, 2025
Last 10 closing rates
Date1 GBP in USD
Nov 5, 20261.3472
Nov 4, 20261.3416
Nov 3, 20261.341
Nov 2, 20261.3389
Nov 1, 20261.3389
Oct 31, 20261.3385
Oct 30, 20261.3348
Oct 29, 20261.3307
Oct 28, 20261.3288
Oct 27, 20261.3328

Every daily GBP to USD rate back to 1999 is one request away with /timeseries. The free plan covers the last 30 days; paid plans reach the full archive. Get a free API key.

Time series

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/timeseries?start=2026-10-06&end=2026-11-05&base=GBP&symbols=USD" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

Get GBP to USD from the API

Convert an amount or read the rate alone with a bearer key. Plans with faster editions can also push rates to you with webhooks or stream them over a WebSocket.

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Convert

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/convert?from=GBP&to=USD&amount=100" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

Latest rate

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/latest?base=GBP&symbols=USD" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

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Frequently asked questions

What was the highest GBP to USD rate in the last year?
Between Nov 5, 2025 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 GBP = 1.3817 USD on Jan 29, 2026, and the lowest was 1.3044 USD on Nov 5, 2025. Over that period the rate changed +3.28%.
What is the GBP to USD rate today?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 GBP = 1.3472 USD, and 1 USD = 0.7423 GBP. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.
How often is the GBP to USD rate updated?
This page shows the daily reference rate, which is refreshed once a day. The next daily edition is due Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. Plans with a faster edition can receive updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.
How do I get the GBP to USD rate in code?
Call GET /convert?from=GBP&to=USD&amount=100 with your API key in the Authorization header, or call GET /latest?base=GBP&symbols=USD to get the rate alone.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Start on the free plan; no credit card is required. Move to a plan with a faster edition when you need more frequent updates.