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1 GBP to USD - Convert British Pounds to US Dollars
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1.00 GBP = 1.33226683 USD
Mid-market rate at 18:59 UTC
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1 GBP = 1.33227 USD
Oct 28, 2026, 18:59 UTC
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| Provider |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient getsSending 20,000.00 GBP | 26,424.00 USD+383.54 USD | 26,040.45 USD-383.54 USD |
| Exchange rate(1GBP → USD) | 1.321200 | 1.303000 |
| Transfer fee | 0 GBP | 15.00 GBP |
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Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Exchange rate
- 1.321200
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
- 26,424.00 USD+383.54 USD
- Exchange rate
- 1.303000
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
- 26,040.45 USD-383.54 USD
Rates obtained as of 10/27/2026
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 10/27/2026. 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.
| Metric | Last 7 days | Last 30 days | Last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1.3403 | 1.3403 | 1.3653 |
| Low | 1.3305 | 1.3197 | 1.3197 |
| Average | 1.3368 | 1.3282 | 1.3419 |
| Volatility | 0.17% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
GBP to USD statistics
Over the last 7 days, GBP to USD moved between 1.3305 and 1.3403. The average was 1.3368 with 0.17% volatility.
Over the last 30 days, GBP to USD moved between 1.3197 and 1.3403. The average was 1.3282 with 0.24% volatility.
Over the last 90 days, GBP to USD moved between 1.3197 and 1.3653. The average was 1.3419 with 0.24% volatility.
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