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Santander British pound (GBP) Transfers Compared

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Understanding the Table:

The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Santander 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.

 
Sell GBP   →   Buy USD
1 GBP = 1.3501 USD
1d−0.3%
 
GBP to USD at 1.3500 is 1.5% above its 3-month average of 1.3307, having traded in a very stable 4.0% range from 1.3019 to 1.3543
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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
24 Dec 2025
1.3496
0.1% 2 Week
09 Oct 2025
1.3303
1.6% 3 Month
07 Jan 2025
1.2476
8.3% 1 Year
08 Jan 2021
1.3564
0.4% 5 Year
10 Jan 2016
1.4516
6.9% 10 Year
12 Jan 2006
1.7635
23.4% 20 Year
GBP/USD historic rates & change to 07-Jan-2026

Currency Forecasts related to GBP/USD

GBP to USD 2026 Forecasts

The GBP to USD exchange rate shows a bearish outlook, reflecting recent market developments.

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GBP to EUR 2026 Forecasts

The GBP to EUR exchange rate currently shows a bullish bias, buoyed by hawkish signals from the Bank of England.

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GBP to JPY 2026 Forecasts

The GBP to JPY exchange rate is currently in a bullish bias.

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GBP/USD remains range-bound as the Bank of England hints at rate cuts to 3.25% amidst slowing inflation, while the Fed takes a more gradual approach. Analysts warn UK fiscal concerns and tariffs could pressure the pound further. Watch for any unexpected shifts in BoE signals

 

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 $ 1.3501
£ 5 $ 6.7505
£ 10 $ 13.50
£ 20 $ 27.00
£ 50 $ 67.51
£ 100 $ 135.01
£ 250 $ 337.53
£ 500 $ 675.05
£ 1,000 $ 1,350
£ 2,000 $ 2,700
£ 5,000 $ 6,751
£ 10,000 $ 13,501
£ 20,000 $ 27,002
£ 50,000 $ 67,505
£ 100,000 $ 135,010
GBP USD
£ 0.7407 $ 1
£ 3.7035 $ 5
£ 7.4070 $ 10
£ 14.81 $ 20
£ 37.04 $ 50
£ 74.07 $ 100
£ 185.18 $ 250
£ 370.35 $ 500
£ 740.70 $ 1,000
£ 1,481 $ 2,000
£ 3,704 $ 5,000
£ 7,407 $ 10,000
£ 14,814 $ 20,000
£ 37,035 $ 50,000
£ 74,070 $ 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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