GBP to USD Converter
Convert British Pounds (GBP) to US Dollars (USD) at today’s reference rate, with a quick table of common amounts.
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Who converts GBP to USD
Pounds to dollars comes up for UK travellers in the US, US-priced subscriptions and software, freelancers billing American clients and comparing salaries between the two countries.
Good to know
Traders call this pair "cable", after the transatlantic telegraph cable that once carried the rate between London and New York.
The pound has long been worth more than one dollar, so a price in pounds becomes a larger number in dollars.
How to use this tool
- 1GBP and USD are already selected — just type the amount.
- 2Read the result in US Dollars and today’s rate for 1 GBP.
- 3Open the table for common amounts, or press ⇄ to convert the other way.
Features
- Daily reference rates for more than 160 currencies.
- Quick conversion table for common amounts.
- Swap the pair with one click.
- Shows when the rate was last updated and where it comes from.
Privacy
The amount you type is converted in your browser; only the public rate table is downloaded.
Frequently asked questions
Is GBP the same as "sterling"?
Yes. Pound sterling, GBP and £ all refer to the British pound.
Does the rate include bank fees?
No. It is a reference rate; your bank or card may add a margin or a fixed fee.
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Guides
- Mid-Market Exchange Rate vs Bank Rate: How to Convert Currency Without Surprises
Why the rate you see online differs from your bank or money changer, what the mid-market rate is, and how to estimate the real cost of exchanging money.