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Santander GBP to USD Exchange Rates & Currency Deals

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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 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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GBP to USD at 1.3537 is 2.5% above its 3-month average of 1.321, having traded in a relatively stable 6.7% range from 1.2725 to 1.3572
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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
26 May 2025
1.3565
0.1% 2 Week
11 Mar 2025
1.2944
4.7% 3 Month
09 Jun 2024
1.2728
6.5% 1 Year
10 Jun 2020
1.2712
6.6% 5 Year
12 Jun 2015
1.5561
12.9% 10 Year
14 Jun 2005
1.8075
25% 20 Year
GBP/USD historic rates & change to 09-Jun-2025
#GBPUSD hits 1.3537, up 2.5% from 3-month avg amid new US-UK trade deal. Pound remains "rudderless" due to lack of UK econ data per analysts. USD under pressure as rising jobless claims hint at possible Fed rate cuts. NFP data critical for near-term direction

 

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 $ 1.3559
£ 5 $ 6.7795
£ 10 $ 13.56
£ 20 $ 27.12
£ 50 $ 67.80
£ 100 $ 135.59
£ 250 $ 338.98
£ 500 $ 677.95
£ 1,000 $ 1,356
£ 2,000 $ 2,712
£ 5,000 $ 6,780
£ 10,000 $ 13,559
£ 20,000 $ 27,118
£ 50,000 $ 67,795
£ 100,000 $ 135,590
GBP USD
£ 0.7375 $ 1
£ 3.6875 $ 5
£ 7.3750 $ 10
£ 14.75 $ 20
£ 36.88 $ 50
£ 73.75 $ 100
£ 184.38 $ 250
£ 368.75 $ 500
£ 737.50 $ 1,000
£ 1,475 $ 2,000
£ 3,688 $ 5,000
£ 7,375 $ 10,000
£ 14,750 $ 20,000
£ 36,875 $ 50,000
£ 73,750 $ 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 Santander Send Money conversion rate for GBP to USD?

The Santander GBP to USD exchange rate is 1.2924. This is -4.7% compared to the latest GBP-USD mid-market rate 1.3559.

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

How do Santander GBP-USD rates compare between providers?

Looking at the full comparison table the best GBP to USD exchange rate is 1.3498 from Wise, -0.45% from the mid-market rate 1.3559. The next best rate is 1.3491 from OFX, -0.5% from the mid-rate. Then Currencies Direct with 1.3489 is -0.52% from the mid-rate.

The Western Union rate is 1.3424 which is -1% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 1.287 at -5.1% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 1.2951 at -4.5% and the Barclays Bank rate is 1.3085 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 1.3559.

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