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What is the GBP to USD rate?
The British pound to US Dollar exchange rate can fluctuate dramatically and rapidly depending on current financial and political climates.
This Pound to Dollar conversion data allows you to keep up to date with the daily currency rate ensuring that you are always aware of the best pound sterling currency exchange rates available within the foreign exchange markets.
It is important in a volatile currency market to utilise currency experts to ensure you get the most value for your pounds to dollar exchange rate. Contact one of our experts to discuss your money transfer options, you may save money in fees and secure a better rate than you would with your own bank.
Today’s Exchange Rate for GBP to USD
Below you can see the GBPUSD rate as of 30 May 2023 at 5:13 PM
| 1 GBP = 1.24 USD |
| 1 British Pound = 1.24 United States Dollars |
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The current British Pound to United States Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate as of 30 May 2023 at 5:13 PM is 1 GBP = 1.24 USD
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The Halo Financial website contains currency market information obtained from sources believed to be reliable. This general data including tables and/or charts uses the interbank exchange rate as a guide to the foreign exchange market. PLEASE BE AWARE, THESE ARE NOT COMMERCIAL TRADEABLE EXCHANGE RATES. Commercial exchange rates will vary dependent on the volume to be traded, which currencies are being bought and sold and the delay between the trade date and the value date.
Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate – 1 week
The below information shows the change in the GBP to USD exchange rate over the last 7 days.
| Monday 29th May 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.23555 USD |
| Sunday 28th May 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.23555 USD |
| Saturday 27th May 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.23555 USD |
| Friday 26th May 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.23555 USD |
| Thursday 25th May 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.2414 USD |
| Wednesday 24th May 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.24045 USD |
| Tuesday 23rd May 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.24325 USD |
Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate – 1 month
The below information shows the change in the GBP to USD exchange rate over the last 30 days.
Historical Exchange Rate Charts
Quick Pound to US dollar conversion table
| British Pounds to United States Dollars | |
| £1.00 | US$1.24 |
| £5.00 | US$6.20 |
| £10.00 | US$12.40 |
| £25.00 | US$31.00 |
| £50.00 | US$62.00 |
| £100.00 | US$124.00 |
| £500.00 | US$620.00 |
| £1,000.00 | US$1,240.00 |
| £5,000.00 | US$6,200.00 |
| £10,000.00 | US$12,400.00 |
| £50,000.00 | US$62,000.00 |
British Pound to United States Dollar FAQs
| What is the British Pound rate against the United States Dollar? |
| One British Pound is worth 1.24 USD today |
| Is the British Pound going up or down against the United States Dollar? |
| Today's GBPUSD exchange rate is (1.24) compared to yesterday's GBPUSD rate (1.23555). |
| What is 50 GBP converted to United States Dollars? |
| £50.00 buys US$62.00 at the current British Pound to United States Dollar exchange rate. |
| How many United States Dollars to the British Pound? |
| You can keep up to date with the British Pound to United States Dollar exchange rate by registering for rate alerts. Or revisit this page as the British Pound to United States Dollar rates are updated daily |
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The Halo Financial website contains currency market information obtained from sources believed to be reliable. This general data including tables and/or charts uses the interbank exchange rate as a guide to the foreign exchange market. PLEASE BE AWARE, THESE ARE NOT COMMERCIAL TRADEABLE EXCHANGE RATES. Commercial exchange rates will vary dependent on the volume to be traded, which currencies are being bought and sold and the delay between the trade date and the value date.
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