GBP to USD exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.34667 USD · Last updated 4 Nov 2026, 22:06 UTC · 15 minutes late
GBP/USD chart
GBP/USD history
| Period | Change | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | +0.40% | 1.34338 | 1.34960 |
| 7 days | +1.08% | 1.33092 | 1.34960 |
| 30 days | +1.83% | 1.32046 | 1.34998 |
| 1 year | +3.07% | 1.30443 | 1.38167 |
| Date | Close |
|---|---|
| 1.34108 | |
| 1.34194 | |
| 1.33989 | |
| 1.33168 | |
| 1.32876 | |
| 1.33280 | |
| 1.33476 | |
| 1.33683 | |
| 1.33760 | |
| 1.34018 | |
| 1.33467 | |
| 1.33305 | |
| 1.33353 | |
| 1.32466 | |
| 1.32666 | |
| 1.32464 | |
| 1.32354 | |
| 1.32203 | |
| 1.32069 | |
| 1.32046 | |
| 1.32763 | |
| 1.32247 | |
| 1.32008 | |
| 1.32336 | |
| 1.32864 | |
| 1.32470 | |
| 1.32633 | |
| 1.32524 | |
| 1.32196 | |
| 1.32763 |
Convert GBP to USD
1 GBP = 1.34667 USD
Open the converterGBP to USD
| 1 GBP | 1.3467 USD |
| 5 GBP | 6.7334 USD |
| 10 GBP | 13.4667 USD |
| 25 GBP | 33.6669 USD |
| 50 GBP | 67.3337 USD |
| 100 GBP | 134.67 USD |
| 500 GBP | 673.34 USD |
| 1,000 GBP | 1,346.67 USD |
| 2,000 GBP | 2,693.35 USD |
| 5,000 GBP | 6,733.37 USD |
| 10,000 GBP | 13,466.74 USD |
USD to GBP
| 1 USD | 0.7426 GBP |
| 5 USD | 3.7128 GBP |
| 10 USD | 7.4257 GBP |
| 25 USD | 18.5642 GBP |
| 50 USD | 37.1285 GBP |
| 100 USD | 74.257 GBP |
| 500 USD | 371.28 GBP |
| 1,000 USD | 742.57 GBP |
| 2,000 USD | 1,485.14 GBP |
| 5,000 USD | 3,712.85 GBP |
| 10,000 USD | 7,425.70 GBP |
GBP/USD: Understanding "Cable"
GBP/USD, nicknamed "cable" after the transatlantic telegraph cable once used to relay quotes between London and New York, is one of the oldest and most actively traded currency pairs. It expresses how many US dollars one British pound buys.
The pair reflects the relative stance of the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve, along with UK growth and inflation data. Because London and New York trading hours overlap for several hours each day, cable tends to see its heaviest liquidity in that window.
Beyond monetary policy, GBP/USD is also a barometer of broader risk sentiment and UK-specific political developments; periods of UK fiscal or political uncertainty have historically shown up as outsized swings in this pair relative to other dollar crosses.
This page shows an indicative mid-market rate sourced from live market data and public reference rates (ECB). It can update intraday through the trading week; every response carries source and market_session so you know whether a given quote was live or a daily fix. Rates are indicative, not for settlement or regulated trading.
Where rates come fromFrequently asked questions
What does GBP/USD measure?
GBP/USD states how many US dollars you receive for one British pound. A rate of 1.2700 means one pound buys 1.27 dollars.
Why is GBP/USD called "cable"?
The nickname dates back to the transatlantic telegraph cable used to transmit the exchange rate between London and New York in the 19th century. The name stuck and is still used by traders today.
What drives GBP/USD?
Relative policy from the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve, UK growth and inflation releases, and global risk sentiment are the main drivers. UK political and fiscal developments have also historically moved the pair.
When is GBP/USD most liquid?
Liquidity is typically highest during the London-New York trading overlap, when both major financial centers are active simultaneously.
How do I get GBP/USD via the API?
GET /v1/latest/GBP?symbols=USD returns the indicative rate, source, market_session, and timestamp. The free tier covers it, no credit card required. All rates are indicative, not for settlement.
How many decimal places does GBP/USD use?
GBP/USD is conventionally quoted to four decimal places, standard for most major currency pairs.
Is this rate suitable for settling a transaction?
No. It is an indicative mid-market reference rate for informational use, not for settlement, invoicing, or regulated trading.
How do I query GBP/USD?
Send one request with your key. Each rate comes with its source, the time it was observed and the market session.
Request
curl "https://api.exchangerate.dev/v1/latest/GBP?symbols=USD" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY"Response
{
"result": "success",
"base": "GBP",
"source": "live",
"sources": {
"USD": "live"
},
"market_session": "open",
"timestamp": "2026-11-04T22:22:33Z",
"data_updated_at": "2026-11-04T22:06:59Z",
"rates": {
"USD": 1.34667
},
"effective_at": {
"USD": "2026-11-04T22:06:59Z"
},
"stale": {
"USD": false
},
"derived_symbols": [
"USD"
],
"notice": "Indicative rates, not for settlement."
}
