GBP to USD today
On Thursday 15 October 2026 the European Central Bank's reference rates put 1 British Pound at 1.3247 US Dollar, so 1 US Dollar was worth 0.75491 GBP. That is a change of -0.15% from the previous working day. Over the last 90 days (from 20 July to 15 October 2026) the rate moved between a low of 1.3201 on 2 October and a high of 1.3656 on 21 August, with an average of 1.3418; in total it changed by -1.59%. In the other direction, 1 USD ranged from 0.73228 to 0.75753 GBP.
The pound to US dollar rate (often called "cable" in markets) is a cross rate here: the ECB's euro rate for the dollar divided by its euro rate for the pound on the same day. Market rates during the day can differ from this daily snapshot.
How to convert GBP to USD
- Type the amount in Amount. The converter starts with GBP in From and USD in To.
- Read the result: to convert by hand, multiply an amount in GBP by 1.3247, or divide an amount in USD by 1.3247 (the same as multiplying by 0.75491).
- Press the arrows button to convert USD to GBP instead, or pick any other currency.
- Switch the chart between 30 and 90 days, and hover or tap it to read the rate on a given day.
About the British Pound and the US Dollar
| British Pound | US Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| ISO code | GBP | USD |
| Symbol | £ | $ |
| Divided into | 100 pence | 100 cents |
| Central bank | Bank of England | Federal Reserve |
| Used in | the United Kingdom; the Crown Dependencies and some British Overseas Territories issue their own pound notes at par | the United States and several other countries and territories, including Ecuador, El Salvador and Panama |
Getting a good rate
The rate on this page is the mid-market reference rate. Banks, card providers, money transfer services and exchange counters sell currency at a less favourable rate and may add fees, so compare the total amount that arrives rather than the advertised fee. When paying by card abroad, choose to pay in the local currency rather than letting the terminal convert to your home currency. The guide how exchange rates work explains spreads and cross rates, and the main currency converter covers all 30 ECB currencies.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 GBP in USD today?
1 British Pound is 1.3247 US Dollar at the ECB reference rate of 15 October 2026. Your bank or transfer service will usually give slightly less because of its margin and fees.
How much is 100 USD in GBP?
100 USD is 75.49 GBP at the same reference rate (1 USD = 0.75491 GBP).
What was the highest GBP to USD rate in the last 90 days?
The highest ECB reference rate in the last 90 days was 1.3656 on 21 August 2026, and the lowest was 1.3201 on 2 October 2026. The chart above shows every working day in between.
When is the GBP to USD rate updated?
The European Central Bank publishes new reference rates around 16:00 Central European Time on every working day, and this page updates within about an hour. Rates do not change on weekends and TARGET holidays.
Why does my bank give a different GBP to USD rate?
Banks quote buying and selling rates around the market rate and keep the difference, and live market rates change during the day, while this page shows one official daily reference rate. Use it as a fair benchmark to judge the rate you are offered.
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