GBP to USD Currency Converter
Estimate a pound sterling amount in US dollars for travel, shopping or an international invoice. The GBP to USD currency converter uses daily indicative reference rates, which may differ from the rate your payment provider applies.
Last updated: (page content). Reference rates show their provider date in the converter.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GBP to USD?
Enter your amount with GBP selected as the source and USD as the target. The converter uses its latest available daily reference data to estimate the result. Bank of England and Federal Reserve policy, inflation and economic news can influence GBP/USD. If you are paying a dollar bill from a UK account, compare the provider's total pound cost including any card or transfer fee.
Where does the GBP/USD reference rate come from?
WorldTimeFX uses Frankfurter for European Central Bank daily reference rates and ExchangeRate-API for currencies the ECB does not cover. GBP/USD loads in your browser, and the displayed provider date identifies the underlying data. Browser caching lasts up to an hour; these are not continuously streaming trading prices.
Will a bank offer the displayed GBP to USD rate?
The displayed GBP/USD result is indicative, not a guaranteed bank or transfer quote. A provider can add an exchange margin and separate fees, and processing time can affect the final rate. Compare the amount you will actually receive or pay before authorizing a transaction.