Published foreign exchange reference rate

GBP to USD Exchange Rate – Convert British Pounds to US Dollars

Convert British pound to US dollar. Explore historical reference rates, observed trends and common conversion amounts.

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1 GBP ≈ 1.3261 USD

Published reference rate · 15 Nov 2026 · Frankfurter

Indicative reference only. Not a live transaction rate or guaranteed payout quote.

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Exchange-rate overview

Understanding GBP/USD

GBP/USD indicates how many US dollars one British pound buys. British exporters billing customers in pounds, or UK residents paying US-dollar invoices, can use the published rate as a dated valuation benchmark. A higher figure means more dollars per pound, not necessarily a better retail conversion quote.

A pound-denominated balance can be estimated in USD by multiplication using the displayed GBP/USD reference observation. For a real payment, the bank or transfer provider may apply a different exchange rate and charge fees. Compare dollar proceeds after all costs, not the headline FX number alone.

Pounds per dollar versus dollars per pound

GBP/USD and USD/GBP are reciprocals when based on the same market observation. A GBP/USD quote of 1.30 means an indicative 1.30 US dollars per pound; the reverse is roughly 0.7692 pounds per dollar. Those numbers are illustrative, not today’s rates. Compare dated values before using a historical change to evaluate a planned transaction.

Observed historical data

GBP/USD historical exchange rates

Daily observations

1-year low

1.3092 USD

1-year high

1.381 USD

Observed change

+0.68%

GBP/USD historical daily reference rates over the last year
16 Nov 202515 Nov 2026

The series uses dated reference values returned by Frankfurter. Some dates may repeat earlier published information, including on non-trading days. Finlazo does not generate intermediate prices. Change is calculated between the first and last returned values in the selected period.

Historical performance by period

Observed USD per 1 GBP. Periods use the latest available observations within each calendar window.
PeriodLowHighChangeObservations
7 days1.32611.3423-1.12%7
30 days1.32611.3474-0.35%30
90 days1.32251.3642-2.11%90
1 year1.30921.381+0.68%365

Recent dated reference observations

The latest available published reference observations for GBP/USD. These are indicative rates, not executable transfer quotes.

Most recent 30 dated reference values · USD per 1 GBP
DateUSD per 1 GBP
15 Nov 20261.3261
14 Nov 20261.3263
13 Nov 20261.3268
12 Nov 20261.3301
11 Nov 20261.3363
10 Nov 20261.3423
9 Nov 20261.3411
8 Nov 20261.3417
7 Nov 20261.3426
6 Nov 20261.3434
5 Nov 20261.3474
4 Nov 20261.3458
3 Nov 20261.3412
2 Nov 20261.3405
1 Nov 20261.3386
31 Oct 20261.338
30 Oct 20261.3372
29 Oct 20261.3325
28 Oct 20261.3307
27 Oct 20261.3343
26 Oct 20261.3371
25 Oct 20261.3388
24 Oct 20261.3389
23 Oct 20261.3389
22 Oct 20261.3392
21 Oct 20261.3378
20 Oct 20261.3339
19 Oct 20261.3329
18 Oct 20261.3314
17 Oct 20261.3308

Conversion examples

Convert GBP to USD

Examples use the dated reference observation shown above. They exclude conversion margins and transaction fees.

Amount in GBPReference value in USD
1 GBP1.3261 USD
10 GBP13.261 USD
50 GBP66.305 USD
100 GBP132.61 USD
500 GBP663.05 USD
1,000 GBP1,326.1 USD
5,000 GBP6,630.5 USD
10,000 GBP13,261 USD

Convert USD back to GBP

Amount in USDReference value in GBP
1 USD0.754091 GBP
10 USD7.5409 GBP
50 USD37.7045 GBP
100 USD75.4091 GBP
500 USD377.0455 GBP
1,000 USD754.0909 GBP
5,000 USD3,770.4547 GBP
10,000 USD7,540.9094 GBP

Data source and methodology

Finlazo retrieves published daily FX reference observations from Frankfurter. The date beside the rate is the source observation date, not the time a transfer can be executed. Data may not update on weekends or holidays.

Historical highs, lows and percentage changes are calculated from dated values returned by Frankfurter. The source may repeat earlier observations on some calendar dates. Finlazo does not invent values or treat missing data as zero. These figures are for research and estimation, not guaranteed exchange or payout prices.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 GBP in USD?

At the published reference observation dated 2026-11-15, 1 GBP equals approximately 1.3261 USD. This is an indicative reference value, not a transfer quote.

Does the GBP/USD rate update live?

No. This page reports dated daily reference observations from Frankfurter. It is not a live tradable price or an intraday feed.

What does the GBP/USD historical chart show?

Dated reference values returned by Frankfurter, where available. Values may carry forward earlier published information; the chart is not a record of fresh market trades every day.

Will I receive this exact exchange rate when sending money?

Not necessarily. Providers may use different execution rates and charge transaction fees or a conversion spread. Confirm the final recipient amount before transferring.

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