Convert British Pound (GBP) to US Dollar (USD)

When to use GBP → USD

GBP to USD is one of the oldest continuously quoted FX pairs (the "cable" name dates from the 1858 transatlantic telegraph). London is the largest FX trading centre by turnover; daily liquidity is highest 08:00–16:00 GMT. For e-commerce settlement, expect a 1.5–3 % markup from card processors over the mid-market rate shown here; for B2B invoicing, multi-currency accounts (Wise, Revolut Business, Airwallex) bring the cost closer to 0.4–0.6 %. The ECB's GBP reference rate ultimately back-stops this calculation.

How to convert British Pound to US Dollar

1. 1

   Enter your amount

   Type the value in British Pound you want to convert into US Dollar.

2. 2

   Read the live rate

   At today's mid-market rate, 1 GBP equals 1.3565 USD. Your full amount is recalculated as you type.

3. 3

   Use the number, not the quote

   Banks, brokers, and card networks add a spread of 0.5–3 % on top of the mid-market rate. Treat Convertitive's number as a reference, not a price you can actually trade at.

GBP to USD conversion table

Common amounts at today’s rate of 1 GBP = 1.3565 USD.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 British Pound in US Dollar?

1 GBP = 1.3565 USD at today's mid-market rate.

What is 100 GBP in USD?

100 GBP = 135.65 USD.

What is 1 USD in GBP?

1 USD = 0.737195 GBP — the inverse of the rate above.

Where do these rates come from?

The European Central Bank publishes daily reference rates around 16:00 CET. Convertitive consumes them through the Frankfurter open data service and refreshes its cache every hour.

How often is the rate updated?

Up to once per hour, and only when the ECB itself has issued a new value. Over weekends and holidays the displayed rate stays at the previous business day's close.

Why isn't this the rate my bank quotes?

Mid-market rates are a benchmark; retail banks and card networks add a spread on every conversion to cover their costs and margin. Expect that spread to be 1–3 % on most card transactions and 0.4–0.8 % at large brokers.

Can I use this for accounting or invoicing?

Use it as a reference. For official accounting, most jurisdictions require a documented rate from a central bank or your tax authority (which often publish their own daily values).

What's a 'mid-market' rate?

The midpoint between the buying and selling prices that wholesale banks quote each other. It's the closest thing to a 'real' rate for an individual to compare against.

About British Pound and US Dollar

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Sources

• European Central Bank — euro foreign exchange reference rates
• Frankfurter — open ECB rates API