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GBP to USD Market Data
British pound (GBP) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
GBP to USD is at 14-day lows near 1.3414, 1.1% above its 3-month average of 1.327, having traded in a relatively stable 7.0% range from 1.2725 to 1.3613
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:
Date
GBP/USD
Change
Period
04 Jun 2025
1.3551
0.8% ▼
2 Week
20 Mar 2025
1.2965
3.7% ▲
3 Month
18 Jun 2024
1.2707
5.8% ▲
1 Year
19 Jun 2020
1.2349
8.9% ▲
5 Year
21 Jun 2015
1.5873
15.3% ▼
10 Year
23 Jun 2005
1.8181
26.1% ▼
20 Year
GBP/USD historic rates & change to 18-Jun-2025
GBP/USD outlook remains uncertain as the BoE and Fed prepare for key decisions. Analysts point to mixed trading for the pound, facing pressure from UK inflation data. With the current pair around 1.3414, movements will depend heavily on economic performance and geopolitical risks
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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 * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to USD?
The best GBP to USD exchange rate is 1.334 from Wise. This is -0.45% compared to the mid-market rate 1.3400.
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 1.334, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 1.3400.
The next best is OFX at 1.3333, -0.5% from the mid-rate.
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.