GBP to USD Exchange Rate

GBP (GBP) to USD (USD)

Current exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.35088 USD

As of Apr 30, 2026 · Source: ECB / CBR

30-day low: 1.320871
30-day high: 1.357011
30-day avg: 1.341908
30-day change: +1.48%

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
Apr 30, 2026	1.35088
Apr 29, 2026	1.351061
Apr 28, 2026	1.346941
Apr 27, 2026	1.357011
Apr 24, 2026	1.349262
Apr 23, 2026	1.350736
Apr 22, 2026	1.350126
Apr 21, 2026	1.351985
Apr 20, 2026	1.351025
Apr 17, 2026	1.353364
Apr 16, 2026	1.354362
Apr 15, 2026	1.355035
Apr 14, 2026	1.356874
Apr 13, 2026	1.342094
Apr 10, 2026	1.344469
Apr 9, 2026	1.342286
Apr 8, 2026	1.347174
Apr 7, 2026	1.324463
Apr 2, 2026	1.320871
Apr 1, 2026	1.332178
Mar 31, 2026	1.324151
Mar 30, 2026	1.322996
Mar 27, 2026	1.328067
Mar 26, 2026	1.333757
Mar 25, 2026	1.339218
Mar 24, 2026	1.33717
Mar 23, 2026	1.341819
Mar 20, 2026	1.336796
Mar 19, 2026	1.32993
Mar 18, 2026	1.331126

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current GBP to USD exchange rate?

As of Apr 30, 2026, 1 GBP (GBP) equals 1.35088 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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