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GBP to USD Exchange Rate

GBP (GBP) to USD (USD)

Current exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.347877 USD

As of Aug 5, 2026 · Source: ECB / CBR

30-day low
1.316037
30-day high
1.351077
30-day avg
1.335851
30-day change
+2.42%

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
Aug 5, 2026 1.347877
Aug 4, 2026 1.344598
Aug 3, 2026 1.347027
Jul 31, 2026 1.342129
Jul 30, 2026 1.338856
Jul 29, 2026 1.328896
Jul 28, 2026 1.328697
Jul 27, 2026 1.331673
Jul 24, 2026 1.332389
Jul 23, 2026 1.33524
Jul 22, 2026 1.336771
Jul 21, 2026 1.340062
Jul 20, 2026 1.346009
Jul 17, 2026 1.343745
Jul 16, 2026 1.351077
Jul 15, 2026 1.340416
Jul 14, 2026 1.338379
Jul 13, 2026 1.338802
Jul 10, 2026 1.342258
Jul 9, 2026 1.339573
Jul 8, 2026 1.334816
Jul 7, 2026 1.338586
Jul 6, 2026 1.334495
Jul 3, 2026 1.335511
Jul 2, 2026 1.330648
Jul 1, 2026 1.32402
Jun 30, 2026 1.322147
Jun 29, 2026 1.322972
Jun 26, 2026 1.321809
Jun 25, 2026 1.316037

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current GBP to USD exchange rate?

As of Aug 5, 2026, 1 GBP (GBP) equals 1.347877 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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