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Barclays Bank British pound (GBP) Transfers Compared

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Understanding the Table:

The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Barclays Bank currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.

To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.

 
 
   

GBP to USD Market Data

British pound (GBP) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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1 GBP = 1.3407 USD
1d+0.4%
60dHighs
GBP to USD is at 60-day highs near 1.3431, just 0.9% above its 3-month average of 1.3307, having traded in a quite stable 4.7% range from 1.3019 to 1.3625
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Is the GBP to USD Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?

Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the British pound against the US dollar is to review how the GBP/USD rate has changed over time.

The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to USD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:

DateGBP/USDChangePeriod
03 Dec 2025
1.3348
0.5% 2 Week
18 Sep 2025
1.3554
1.1% 3 Month
17 Dec 2024
1.2710
5.5% 1 Year
18 Dec 2020
1.3522
0.8% 5 Year
20 Dec 2015
1.4906
10% 10 Year
22 Dec 2005
1.7374
22.8% 20 Year
GBP/USD historic rates & change to 17-Dec-2025

Currency Forecasts related to GBP/USD

GBP to USD 2025 Forecasts

The recent performance of the GBP to USD exchange rate highlights a period of mixed sentiment, primarily influenced by economic data and central bank expectations.

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GBP to EUR 2025 Forecasts

The GBP to EUR exchange rate has faced downward pressure recently, closing at 1.1386, a notable seven-day low that lies below its three-month average.

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GBP to JPY 2025 Forecasts

The recent forecasts for the GBP/JPY exchange rate reveal a complex interplay of economic signals affecting both currencies.

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GBP to USD is showing resilience, peaking at 1.3431, 0.9% above the 3-month average. Analysts suggest volatility ahead as UK growth forecasts improve despite GDP contraction, while the bearish USD outlook intensifies as the Fed may cut rates aggressively in 2026. Stay alert for key economic indicators that could impact rates

 

GBP to USD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?

To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in US dollar across a range of amounts.

This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :

GBP USD
£ 1 $ 1.3407
£ 5 $ 6.7035
£ 10 $ 13.41
£ 20 $ 26.81
£ 50 $ 67.04
£ 100 $ 134.07
£ 250 $ 335.18
£ 500 $ 670.35
£ 1,000 $ 1,341
£ 2,000 $ 2,681
£ 5,000 $ 6,704
£ 10,000 $ 13,407
£ 20,000 $ 26,814
£ 50,000 $ 67,035
£ 100,000 $ 134,070
GBP USD
£ 0.7459 $ 1
£ 3.7295 $ 5
£ 7.4590 $ 10
£ 14.92 $ 20
£ 37.30 $ 50
£ 74.59 $ 100
£ 186.48 $ 250
£ 372.95 $ 500
£ 745.90 $ 1,000
£ 1,492 $ 2,000
£ 3,730 $ 5,000
£ 7,459 $ 10,000
£ 14,918 $ 20,000
£ 37,295 $ 50,000
£ 74,590 $ 100,000

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*Converted at the current GBP-USD interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

 
   

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