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GBP/USD exchange rate
90-day market context
GBP to USD at 1.3469 is just 0.6% above its 3-month average of 1.339, having traded in a very stable 3.5% range from 1.3168 to 1.3634
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GBP to USD Exchange Rate Forecast & Outlook
Currently, GBP/USD is trading close to 1.3450, just above its 3-month average and within a stable range from 1.3168 to 1.3634. The dominant driver remains risk sentiment, with safe-haven flows supporting USD strength.
GBP to USD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
View common conversion amounts at today’s mid-market rate
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 * :
*Converted at the current GBP-USD interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to USD?
The best GBP to USD exchange rate is 1.3401 from Wise. This is -0.48% compared to the mid-market rate 1.3465.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare British pound (GBP) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Sterling to Dollar comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-USD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do GBP-USD rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full GBP to USD - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to USD exchange rate is Wise at 1.3401, -0.48% from the latest mid-market rate 1.3465.
The next best is OFX at 1.3398, -0.5% from the mid-rate.
Then XE at 1.3384, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
The Western Union rate is 1.3263 which is -1.5% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 1.2889 at -4.3% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 1.2969 at -3.7% and the Barclays Bank rate is 1.2932 at -4% compared to the mid-rate 1.3465.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.