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USD to GBP Exchange Rate

USD (USD) to GBP (GBP)

Current exchange rate

1 USD = 0.741908 GBP

As of Aug 5, 2026 · Source: ECB / CBR

30-day low
0.74015
30-day high
0.759857
30-day avg
0.748617
30-day change
-2.36%

Get USD to GBP Rate via API

Fetch the live USD to GBP 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=USD&symbols=GBP"

Python

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

JavaScript (Node.js)

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

USD to GBP Exchange Rate History

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

Historical USD to GBP exchange rate for the last 30 days
Date 1 USD = X GBP
Aug 5, 2026 0.741908
Aug 4, 2026 0.743717
Aug 3, 2026 0.742375
Jul 31, 2026 0.745085
Jul 30, 2026 0.746907
Jul 29, 2026 0.752504
Jul 28, 2026 0.752617
Jul 27, 2026 0.750935
Jul 24, 2026 0.750532
Jul 23, 2026 0.748929
Jul 22, 2026 0.748072
Jul 21, 2026 0.746234
Jul 20, 2026 0.742937
Jul 17, 2026 0.744189
Jul 16, 2026 0.74015
Jul 15, 2026 0.746037
Jul 14, 2026 0.747172
Jul 13, 2026 0.746936
Jul 10, 2026 0.745013
Jul 9, 2026 0.746506
Jul 8, 2026 0.749167
Jul 7, 2026 0.747057
Jul 6, 2026 0.749347
Jul 3, 2026 0.748777
Jul 2, 2026 0.751513
Jul 1, 2026 0.755275
Jun 30, 2026 0.756345
Jun 29, 2026 0.755874
Jun 26, 2026 0.756539
Jun 25, 2026 0.759857

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current USD to GBP exchange rate?

As of Aug 5, 2026, 1 USD (USD) equals 0.741908 GBP (GBP). Rates are sourced from the European Central Bank (ECB), Central Bank of Russia (CBR) and other trusted providers.

How can I get USD to GBP rate via API?

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

Is the USD to GBP 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 USD to GBP 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 USD to GBP Rate

Pull the live USD to GBP 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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