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GBP to USD — Rate Analysis
The current GBP/USD exchange rate is 1.3495 US Dollar (USD) per 1 British Pound Sterling (GBP). Conversely, 1 USD equals 0.740997 GBP. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-09-03 and reflects the midpoint between buy and sell prices in the global foreign exchange market.
Over the past 90 days, the GBP/USD rate has risen by 0.50%, moving from 1.3428 to 1.3495 USD. The current rate sits 0.008415 above the 90-day average of 1.3411, indicating relative strength in GBP against USD during this period.
The 90-day high reached 1.3645 USD and the 90-day low dipped to 1.3199 USD. The current rate of 1.3495 is 0.014983 USD below the 90-day high and 0.029632 USD above the 90-day low, placing it 66% of the way between the low and high.
About the GBP/USD exchange rate
The GBP/USD exchange rate tells you how many US Dollar (USD) you receive for one British Pound Sterling (GBP). On this page you can see the live rate, a 90-day historical chart, past data including the high, low and average, and convert any amount between the two currencies.
British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the currency of United Kingdom, issued by the Bank of England. US Dollar (USD) is the currency of United States, issued by the Federal Reserve.
Exchange rates fluctuate based on supply and demand, interest-rate differentials, inflation, trade balances and geopolitical events. The mid-market rate shown here is a fair reference rate; banks and transfer services typically apply a margin or fee on top.
About British Pound Sterling (GBP) and US Dollar (USD)
British Pound Sterling (GBP)
- ISO Code
- GBP
- Symbol
- £
- Country / Region
- United Kingdom
- Decimals
- 2
- Issuing Authority
- Bank of England
US Dollar (USD)
- ISO Code
- USD
- Symbol
- $
- Country / Region
- United States
- Decimals
- 2
- Issuing Authority
- Federal Reserve
GBP/USD past data
Recent sampled historical rates
| Date | 1 GBP = USD | 1 USD = GBP |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 1.3495 | 0.740997 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1.3545 | 0.738302 |
| 2026-08-28 | 1.359 | 0.735838 |
| 2026-08-25 | 1.3636 | 0.733366 |
| 2026-08-22 | 1.3645 | 0.73286 |
| 2026-08-16 | 1.3532 | 0.739 |
| 2026-08-13 | 1.349 | 0.741287 |
| 2026-08-10 | 1.3488 | 0.741382 |
| 2026-08-07 | 1.3454 | 0.743286 |
| 2026-08-04 | 1.3428 | 0.74469 |
| 2026-08-01 | 1.3479 | 0.741883 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1.3296 | 0.752082 |
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