285 GBP to USD - Convert British Pounds to US Dollars
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1.00 GBP = 1.31696444 USD
Mid-market rate at 23:15 UTC
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GBP to USD chart
See your 285 GBP in motion. Our live GBP to USD chart tracks 12 months of real-time, mid-market rates and shows exactly how much your money was worth at any point in time. Want to know when the rate moves in your favor? Set a rate alert and we’ll let you know when it hits your target.
1 GBP = 0 USD
Jan 1, 1970, 00:00 UTC
GBP to USD Chart
1 GBP to USD
| Metric | Last 7 days | Last 30 days | Last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
High | 1.3154 | 1.3340 | 1.3653 |
Low | 1.3060 | 1.3021 | 1.3021 |
Average | 1.3105 | 1.3154 | 1.3354 |
Volatility | 0.28% | 0.30% | 0.32% |
GBP to USD statistics
Over the last 7 days, GBP to USD moved between 1.3060 and 1.3154. The average was 1.3105 with 0.28% volatility.
Over the last 30 days, GBP to USD moved between 1.3021 and 1.3340. The average was 1.3154 with 0.30% volatility.
Over the last 90 days, GBP to USD moved between 1.3021 and 1.3653. The average was 1.3354 with 0.32% volatility.
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Provider |  Xe |  Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
Recipient gets Sending 20,000.00 GBP | 26,088.00 USD +383.29 USD Send now | 25,704.70 USD -383.29 USD |
Exchange rate (1GBP → USD) | 1.304400 | 1.286200 |
Transfer fee | 0 GBP | 15.00 GBP |
Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Provider
- Xe
- Exchange rate
- 1.304400
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,088.00 USD
+383.29 USD
- Provider
- Nationwide
- Exchange rate
- 1.286200
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
25,704.70 USD
-383.29 USD
Rates obtained as of 11/7/2025
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 11/7/2025. 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.
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GBP to USD frequently asked questions
As of 23:15 UTC, the mid-market GBP to USD rate is £1 = $1.3169. The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. To see how much this transfer would be with Xe, visit our send money page.
285 GBP equals 375.33 USD using the current mid-market exchange rate of $1.3169. If you're looking to send 285 GBP to USD, check if Xe could save you money on your transfer. Get a live quote on our send money page and see the full price upfront.
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Check recent GBP to USD trends:
Last 7 days: high $1.3154, low $1.3060, average $1.3105, volatility 0.28%.
Last 30 days: high $1.3340, low $1.3021, average $1.3154, volatility 0.30%.
Last 90 days: high $1.3653, low $1.3021, average $1.3354, volatility 0.32%.
To see how much a 285 GBP to USD transfer would cost with Xe, visit our send money page and enter your details into the live quoter. You will get real-time exchange rates, estimated delivery times, and all fees shown upfront before you start your transfer.