GBP to USD — convert British Pound to US Dollar
1 GBP = 1.3401 USD as of June 13, 2026, using the European Central Bank mid-market reference rate. Conversely, 1 USD = 0.746228 GBP. This is the midpoint wholesale rate — banks and money-transfer services on the United Kingdom to United States corridor add a margin and fees, so the amount your recipient actually gets is usually a little lower. Use the converter below for any amount, and see the recent trend and cheapest-transfer notes further down.
Source: open.er-api.com (free, no-key aggregated mid-market reference rates), ECB via Frankfurter as fallback. Data as of 2026-06-13.
Convert GBP to USD
GBP to USD conversion table
Common amounts converted at the mid-market rate of 1 GBP = 1.3401 USD.
| Amount (GBP) | Converts to (USD) |
|---|---|
| £1.00 | $1.3401 |
| £10.00 | $13.4007 |
| £100.00 | $134.01 |
| £500.00 | $670.04 |
| £1,000.00 | $1,340.07 |
| £5,000.00 | $6,700.37 |
Source: open.er-api.com (free, no-key aggregated mid-market reference rates), ECB via Frankfurter as fallback. Data as of 2026-06-13.
Recent GBP/USD trend
Illustrative end-of-month mid-market snapshots (units of the quote currency per 1 USD). These are representative seed values for showing recent trend only; they are NOT an authoritative historical series. For precise historical data use the Frankfurter API time-series endpoint cited on each page.
| Month (end) | 1 GBP in USD |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1.2626 |
| 2026-02 | 1.2674 |
| 2026-03 | 1.2739 |
| 2026-04 | 1.2771 |
| 2026-05 | 1.2723 |
| 2026-06 | 1.2706 |
Source: open.er-api.com (free, no-key aggregated mid-market reference rates), ECB via Frankfurter as fallback. Illustrative seed data as of 2026-06-13. For precise history use the Frankfurter time-series endpoint.
Cheapest way to send GBP to United States
On the United Kingdom to United States corridor, the real cost of a transfer is the gap between the mid-market rate above and the rate your provider gives you, plus any fixed fee. Banks and high-street cash agents typically bundle a 2%–5% margin into the exchange rate, which is easy to miss because the "no fee" headline hides it. Specialist transfer apps that quote the mid-market rate with a small, transparent fee are usually cheaper for this corridor.
To compare providers honestly:
- Compare the total amount received in USD, not the advertised fee.
- Check the exchange rate offered against the mid-market rate of 1.3401 shown here.
- Factor in delivery speed and payout method (bank deposit, cash pickup, wallet).
We are building independent, fee-transparent provider comparisons for this corridor. Until then, compare at least two services before sending. (Affiliate partner comparisons are a planned addition; this page currently links to none.)
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 GBP in USD today?
As of 2026-06-13, 1 GBP is about 1.3401 USD at the mid-market (interbank) reference rate. The rate you actually receive from a bank or transfer service will be a little lower because they add a margin.
How many GBP is 1 USD?
1 USD is about 0.746228 GBP at the mid-market rate as of 2026-06-13.
What is the cheapest way to send GBP to United States?
On the United Kingdom to United States corridor, specialist transfer apps that use the mid-market rate with a small transparent fee are usually cheaper than banks or cash agents, which bundle a wider exchange-rate margin. Always compare the total amount the recipient receives, not just the headline fee.
Is the mid-market rate the rate I will get?
No. The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices on the wholesale market. Retail providers apply a spread (margin) to it and may charge fees, so the effective rate is usually 0.5%–5% worse.
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Last updated: 2026-06-13