Compare Pounds sterling to US dollars
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Mid-market exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.2500 USD
▲ 2.03% since yesterday
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Wise
Wise is a digital money transfer app. They apply the mid-market exchange rate with transparent fees. Verify current rates and fees directly with Wise before sending.
- Mid-market rate
- Transparent fees
- Fast delivery
Revolut
Revolut allows holding and exchanging multiple currencies in one app. Verify transfer availability, fees, and limits directly with Revolut for your corridor.
- Instant transfers
- App-first experience
- Multi-currency wallet
Remitly
Remitly offers digital transfers with cash pickup options at partner locations. Availability, fees, and delivery times vary by corridor — verify directly with Remitly.
- Cash pickup options
- Promotional rates for new users
- Delivery time estimates
About the GBP to USD exchange rate
Conversion Rates GBP/USD
| 1 GBP | 1.25 USD |
| 100 GBP | 125.00 USD |
| 200 GBP | 250.00 USD |
| 500 GBP | 625.00 USD |
| 1,000 GBP | 1,250.00 USD |
| 2,000 GBP | 2,500.00 USD |
| 5,000 GBP | 6,250.00 USD |
| 10,000 GBP | 12,500.00 USD |
| 15,000 GBP | 18,750.00 USD |
| 100,000 GBP | 125,000.00 USD |
Conversion Rates USD/GBP
| 1 USD | 0.80 GBP |
| 50 USD | 40.00 GBP |
| 100 USD | 80.00 GBP |
| 300 USD | 240.00 GBP |
| 500 USD | 400.00 GBP |
| 1,000 USD | 800.00 GBP |
| 2,000 USD | 1,600.00 GBP |
| 3,000 USD | 2,400.00 GBP |
| 5,000 USD | 4,000.00 GBP |
| 10,000 USD | 8,000.00 GBP |
Currency Intelligence
Key facts about GBP and USD
About the Pound sterling
Name: Pound sterling
Symbol: £
Minor unit: 1/100 penny
Central Bank: Bank of England (BoE)
Country: United Kingdom
Data status: Reference information only
About the United States dollar
Name: United States dollar
Symbol: $
Minor unit: 1/100 cent
Central Bank: Federal Reserve
Country: United States
Data status: Reference information only
AED Cross Rates
GBP and USD exchange rates with other main currencies
Mid-market reference rates — how 1 unit of each currency converts to GBP and USD. Click any rate to compare providers for that corridor.
| Currency |  GBP rates |  USD rates |
|---|---|---|
USDUS Dollar | 1.25001 GBP → | 1.00001 USD → |
 EUREuro | 1.15741 GBP → | 0.92591 USD → |
 CHFSwiss Franc | 1.10621 GBP → | 0.88501 USD → |
 AUDAustralian Dollar | 1.92311 GBP → | 1.53851 USD → |
 RUBRussian Ruble | 113.63641 GBP → | 90.90911 USD → |
 INRIndian Rupee | 104.16671 GBP → | 83.33331 USD → |
Mid-market rates — indicative only. Verify final rates with your provider before sending. Our methodology
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US dollars overview
What is the US dollars?
The US dollars (currency code: USD) is the official currency used in the transactions and economies representing it. The currency has a long history and remains one of the world's most heavily traded and influential fiat currencies in the global foreign exchange marketplace.
How to track the GBP/USD exchange rate
By keeping a close eye on the GBP/USD exchange rate, you can better time your currency exchanges properly and get more USD for your GBP. We recommend tracking the interbank exchange rate since it acts as the baseline for the rates you'll be offered by money transfer providers.
If you're using our currency converter, you can see not only the current exchange rate, but the history of the GBP/USD exchange rate over the past six months.
Since exchange rates can fluctuate due to economic conditions and market events, monitoring rates over time can be useful. Set provider alerts where available and verify terms directly with the provider. Providers like Wise and Revolut often provide rate alerts to help you find the optimal time for a transfer.
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