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Barclays Bank GBP to USD 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’.

 
 

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Our Barclays Bank GBP to USD rate is 1.3035. This is -3.5% below the mid-rate.

 
 
   

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 = 1.3508 USD
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GBP to USD at 1.3444 is just below its 3-month average, having traded in a quite stable 4.1% range from 1.3206 to 1.3746
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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
22 Aug 2025
1.3525
0.5% 2 Week
07 Jun 2025
1.3528
0.6% 3 Month
05 Sep 2024
1.3176
2.1% 1 Year
06 Sep 2020
1.3247
1.6% 5 Year
08 Sep 2015
1.5396
12.6% 10 Year
10 Sep 2005
1.8388
26.8% 20 Year
GBP/USD historic rates & change to 05-Sep-2025
GBP to USD shows cautious stabilization at 1.3444, slightly below its 3-month avg. Analysts suggest UK bond yield retreat supports GBP but upcoming retail sales data could pressure Sterling. Key focus remains on US payroll report impacting USD dynamics

 

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 $ 1.3508
£ 5 $ 6.7540
£ 10 $ 13.51
£ 20 $ 27.02
£ 50 $ 67.54
£ 100 $ 135.08
£ 250 $ 337.70
£ 500 $ 675.40
£ 1,000 $ 1,351
£ 2,000 $ 2,702
£ 5,000 $ 6,754
£ 10,000 $ 13,508
£ 20,000 $ 27,016
£ 50,000 $ 67,540
£ 100,000 $ 135,080
GBP USD
£ 0.7403 $ 1
£ 3.7015 $ 5
£ 7.4030 $ 10
£ 14.81 $ 20
£ 37.02 $ 50
£ 74.03 $ 100
£ 185.08 $ 250
£ 370.15 $ 500
£ 740.30 $ 1,000
£ 1,481 $ 2,000
£ 3,702 $ 5,000
£ 7,403 $ 10,000
£ 14,806 $ 20,000
£ 37,015 $ 50,000
£ 74,030 $ 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.

 
 

What is the Barclays Bank Send Money conversion rate for GBP to USD?

The Barclays Bank GBP to USD exchange rate is 1.3035. This is -3.5% compared to the latest GBP-USD mid-market rate 1.3508.

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 Barclays Bank - Sterling to Dollar comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Barclays Bank and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-USD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers. 

How do Barclays Bank 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 1.3447, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 1.3508.

Then Currencies Direct at 1.3438, which is -0.52% from the mid-rate.

The Western Union rate is 1.3373 which is -1% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 1.2745 at -5.6% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 1.2826 at -5% and the Barclays Bank rate is 1.3035 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 1.3508.

It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks like Barclays Bank 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.

 

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