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GBP to USD Exchange Rate

GBP (GBP) to USD (USD)

Current exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.336325 USD

As of Sep 22, 2026 · Source: ECB / CBR

30-day low
1.33442
30-day high
1.365589
30-day avg
1.35233
30-day change
-1.2%

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
Sep 22, 2026 1.336325
Sep 21, 2026 1.339473
Sep 18, 2026 1.33442
Sep 17, 2026 1.337644
Sep 16, 2026 1.34558
Sep 15, 2026 1.348329
Sep 14, 2026 1.349447
Sep 11, 2026 1.350813
Sep 10, 2026 1.352034
Sep 9, 2026 1.356493
Sep 8, 2026 1.35456
Sep 7, 2026 1.353063
Sep 4, 2026 1.353
Sep 3, 2026 1.349718
Sep 2, 2026 1.348317
Sep 1, 2026 1.353103
Aug 31, 2026 1.353914
Aug 28, 2026 1.358259
Aug 27, 2026 1.358176
Aug 26, 2026 1.362994
Aug 25, 2026 1.363179
Aug 24, 2026 1.363413
Aug 21, 2026 1.365589
Aug 20, 2026 1.362613
Aug 19, 2026 1.355598
Aug 18, 2026 1.352573
Aug 17, 2026 1.355906
Aug 14, 2026 1.353657
Aug 13, 2026 1.349164
Aug 12, 2026 1.352539

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current GBP to USD exchange rate?

As of Sep 22, 2026, 1 GBP (GBP) equals 1.336325 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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