USD/GBP: what to know
The USD/GBP rate shows how much GBP you get for 1 USD. Right now, 1 USD buys 0.7471 GBP at the mid-market rate. In the other direction, 1 GBP is worth 1.3384 USD.
In the short term USD is driven mainly by Fed policy, US growth and global risk appetite, while GBP responds to Bank of England policy and the UK economy.
The US Dollar (USD) is issued by Federal Reserve (Fed). Most of the world’s central-bank reserves are held in US dollars. The British Pound (GBP) is issued by Bank of England. The pound sterling has been in use for over 1,200 years.
Available archived USD/GBP observations within the last 365 days range from 0.7238 to 0.7666, with a -0.23% change from the first to the last available sample. This is not necessarily a full year of observations or an intraday range.
Your bank, card issuer or exchange office may use a different rate and charge fees. Compare the final amount after the charges disclosed for your offer.