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USD to GBP exchange rates

Convert US dollars to British pounds sterling. Get bank-beating foreign currency exchange rates with OFX.

Live rates as at Mar 19, 2024, 5:34 AM (CUT)


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USD – US dollar
GBP – British pound sterling

1 US dollar = 0.786136 British pound sterling

Inverse rate 1.272044

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USD/GBP currency chart: 1.00 USD = 0.785 GBP

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GBP Snapshot

  • Currency Name: British pound sterling
  • Currency Code: GBP
  • Currency Symbol: Â£
  • Central Bank: Bank of England
  • Reserve Currency: The British pound is not considered a reserve currency.
  • Safe Haven: The British pound is not considered a safe haven.
  • Countries Used In: UK
  • Major Unit: One British pound
  • Minor Unit: One penny
  • Pennies per British pound: 100
  • Note Denominations: Â£5, £10, £20, £50
  • Coin Denominations: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 25p, 50p. £1, £2, £5

Previous USD to GBP Exchange Rates

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GBP – British pound sterling
Frequency
Reporting period
6 months

USD to GBP historical rates

Date1 USD=
Average0.796596
October 31, 20230.821745
November 30, 20230.804938
December 31, 20230.789739
January 31, 20240.787093
February 29, 20240.79187
March 19, 20240.784191

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