Exchange rate
British Pound to US Dollar
GBP / USD
1.00 GBP =
1.33 USD
1 GBP = 1.3317 USD · 1 USD = 0.75093 GBP
ECB29 Oct 2026Where this comes fromHide details
Rates are the European Central Bank's daily euro foreign exchange reference rates, served by the Frankfurter API. The ECB publishes them on business days at around 16:00 CET; they are not live market prices and do not change at weekends or on holidays.
The figures are mid-market values: bank margins, transfer fees and card fees are not included, so the rate you are offered will differ.
Rate date: 2026-10-29 · Last checked: 2026-10-29 21:20 UTC (when this page was built)
GBP to USD over time
Change
+9.62%up
1.2148 → 1.3317
Low
1.0596
2022-09-28
High
1.4322
2018-04-17
The line uses 122 monthly observations. Low and high are the extreme daily reference rates in the period, not intraday levels. 2016-10-29 was a Saturday, so the last published business day, 2016-10-28, was used.
Same amount, two dates
On 2016-10-28
121.48 USD
Today (ECB 2026-10-29)
133.17 USD
2016-10-29 was a Saturday, so the last published business day, 2016-10-28, was used.
This compares exchange rates on two dates. It is not an investment return: it does not account for inflation, interest earned, or any fee.
GBP/USD compared with earlier dates
Now: 1 GBP = 1.3317 USD (ECB reference rate of 2026-10-29)
| Period | Then | Used day | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 1.3247 | 2026-09-29 | +0.53%up |
| 3 Months | 1.3289 | 2026-07-29 | +0.21%up |
| 6 Months | 1.3511 | 2026-04-29 | -1.43%down |
| 1 Year | 1.3212 | 2025-10-29 | +0.79%up |
| 3 Years | 1.2113 | 2023-10-27for 2023-10-29 | +9.94%up |
| 5 Years | 1.3783 | 2021-10-29 | -3.38%down |
| 10 Years | 1.2148 | 2016-10-28for 2016-10-29 | +9.62%up |
A rising number means one British pound buys more US dollars — good for someone holding British pounds, not for someone earning US dollars.
Then is the daily ECB reference rate on the last business day on or before the start of the period (not an intraday level); “for” shows the date that was asked for when it fell on a weekend or holiday.
About GBP and USD
British Pound Sterling (GBP)
The British Pound Sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom and one of the world's major traded currencies, with a history reaching back to Anglo-Saxon England.
The UK is one of Europe's major economies, with London serving as a global financial center. The Bank of England (BoE) sets monetary policy to meet the government's inflation target.
What moves it
- Bank of England interest rate decisions
- UK economic data and trade policy
- London financial market sentiment
- UK inflation and housing market trends
US Dollar (USD)
The United States Dollar is widely used in international trade, finance and central bank reserves. Commodities such as gold and oil are priced in dollars, and many cross-border loans and bonds are denominated in dollars.
The United States is one of the world's major economies, with large and liquid financial markets. The Federal Reserve (Fed) manages monetary policy, and its interest rate decisions have a significant impact on the dollar's value globally.
What moves it
- Federal Reserve interest rate decisions
- US employment and inflation data
- Global risk sentiment and safe-haven demand
- US trade balance and fiscal policy
Did you know? — GBP
Sterling traces its origins to the silver pennies of Anglo-Saxon England — the name 'pound' comes from a pound weight of silver.
Did you know? — USD
Several countries outside the United States use the US dollar as their own official currency, and many others keep their currency pegged to it — a practice known as dollarization.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 GBP in USD?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 GBP equals 1.3317 USD. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the GBP to USD exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 1.3317 USD per 1 GBP. The ECB publishes once per business day around 16:00 CET, so the rate does not change over weekends or holidays.
Where does CurrencyVersus get its GBP/USD data?
CurrencyVersus sources all exchange rate data from the Frankfurter API, which provides European Central Bank (ECB) reference rates. The ECB publishes these once per business day, around 16:00 CET; they are not live market quotes. Gold and silver prices come separately from gold-api.com and update more often than the daily ECB reference rates.
Can I view historical GBP to USD exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical GBP/USD exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22