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1 GBP to USD - Convert British Pounds to US Dollars
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1.00 GBP = 1.32193091 USD
Mid-market rate at 14:38 UTC
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1 GBP = 1.32193 USD
Oct 10, 2026, 14:38 UTC
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When you compare Xe to leading banks and providers, the difference is clear. Bank-beating rates and no hidden fees mean more value on every transfer.
Provider | Xe | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
Recipient gets Sending 20,000.00 GBP | 26,266.00 USD +413.40 USD Send now | 25,852.59 USD -413.40 USD |
Exchange rate (1GBP → USD) | 1.313300 | 1.293600 |
Transfer fee | 0 GBP | 15.00 GBP |
Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Provider
- Xe
- Exchange rate
- 1.313300
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,266.00 USD
+413.40 USD
- Provider
- Nationwide
- Exchange rate
- 1.293600
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
25,852.59 USD
-413.40 USD
Rates obtained as of 10/9/2026
The comparison savings are based on a single transfer of GBP 20,000 to USD. Savings are calculated by comparing the exchange rate including margins and fees provided by each bank and Xe on the same day 10/9/2026. The comparison savings provided is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different currency exchange amounts, currency types, dates, times, and other individual factors will result in different comparison savings. These results therefore may not be indicative of actual savings and should be used only as a guide. The rate comparison chart is updated quarterly.
GBP to USD statistics
Over the last 7 days, GBP to USD moved between 1.3197 and 1.3266. The average was 1.3231 with 0.27% volatility.
Over the last 30 days, GBP to USD moved between 1.3197 and 1.3549. The average was 1.3340 with 0.27% volatility.
Over the last 90 days, GBP to USD moved between 1.3197 and 1.3653. The average was 1.3435 with 0.28% volatility.
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