What is the current GBP to USD exchange rate?

As of 2026-08-07, 1 GBP = 1.3450 USD, based on European Central Bank reference rates.

How do I find the GBP to USD rate on a past date?

Use the converter on this page: pick the date and amount to get the exact GBP/USD rate for that day.

British Pound to US Dollar. Historical rates from the European Central Bank, with a free converter for any past date.

1 GBP = 1.3450 USD

Latest reference rate · 2026-08-07 · ▼ 3.4% over 5 years

2021-08-065-year history · USD per 1 GBP2026-08-07

Get this rate as JSON (developer API)

curl "https://fx.wrapper-agency.com/api/v1/rate?from=GBP&to=USD&date=2026-08-08&amount=100"

Free historical-rate API — no key during beta. Data: European Central Bank reference rates.

What is 1 GBP in USD today?: 1 GBP = 1.3450 USD as of August 7, 2026.
Where does this data come from?: European Central Bank reference rates (end-of-day), a public, authoritative source used across finance and accounting.