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GBP to USD Exchange Rate

GBP (GBP) to USD (USD)

Current exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.322861 USD

As of Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ECB / CBR

30-day low
1.322861
30-day high
1.361069
30-day avg
1.343555
30-day change
-2.81%

Get GBP to USD Rate via API

Fetch the live GBP to USD exchange rate with a single HTTP request. XRates API returns clean JSON with rate data sourced from the European Central Bank (ECB), Central Bank of Russia (CBR) and other official providers.

cURL

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://xratesapi.com/api/v1/latest?base=GBP&symbols=USD"

Python

import requests
r = requests.get(
"https://xratesapi.com/api/v1/latest",
params={"base": "GBP", "symbols": "USD"},
headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
)
rate = r.json()["rates"]["USD"]

JavaScript (Node.js)

const res = await fetch(
"https://xratesapi.com/api/v1/latest?base=GBP&symbols=USD",
{ headers: { Authorization: "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" } }
);
const { rates } = await res.json();
console.log(rates.USD);

GBP to USD Exchange Rate History

Last 30 days of GBP to USD rates. Fetch full historical data via the /api/v1/historical endpoint.

Historical GBP to USD exchange rate for the last 30 days
Date 1 GBP = X USD
Jun 18, 2026 1.322861
Jun 17, 2026 1.340573
Jun 16, 2026 1.340796
Jun 15, 2026 1.342113
Jun 12, 2026 1.340247
Jun 11, 2026 1.336384
Jun 10, 2026 1.338196
Jun 9, 2026 1.340398
Jun 8, 2026 1.336267
Jun 5, 2026 1.346708
Jun 4, 2026 1.34582
Jun 3, 2026 1.34468
Jun 2, 2026 1.34725
Jun 1, 2026 1.346467
May 29, 2026 1.342666
May 28, 2026 1.340449
May 27, 2026 1.343485
May 26, 2026 1.346918
May 25, 2026 1.349835
May 22, 2026 1.341734
May 21, 2026 1.341964
May 20, 2026 1.340188
May 19, 2026 1.340702
May 18, 2026 1.338543
May 15, 2026 1.335784
May 14, 2026 1.350989
May 13, 2026 1.351008
May 12, 2026 1.352257
May 11, 2026 1.360304
May 8, 2026 1.361069

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current GBP to USD exchange rate?

As of Jun 18, 2026, 1 GBP (GBP) equals 1.322861 USD (USD). Rates are sourced from the European Central Bank (ECB), Central Bank of Russia (CBR) and other trusted providers.

How can I get GBP to USD rate via API?

Use the XRates REST API endpoint GET /api/v1/latest?base=GBP&symbols=USD with your Bearer token. You'll receive JSON containing the latest GBP to USD rate.

Is the GBP to USD API free?

Yes. XRates API has a free tier with 100 requests per month — no credit card required. Paid plans start at $9/month for 10,000 requests.

How often are GBP to USD rates updated?

Exchange rates are refreshed every 4 hours from the European Central Bank, Central Bank of Russia and other official sources.

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Build with the GBP to USD Rate

Pull the live GBP to USD rate — and 45+ other currencies — through a single REST endpoint. Pick the entry point that fits your project:

Free Exchange Rate API
100 requests/month, no credit card. Best for prototypes and side projects.
FX Rates API
Live foreign exchange rates from ECB, CBR and other official sources.
REST Rates API
Latest, historical, time-series and conversion endpoints in clean JSON.

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