GBP to USD: Pound to Dollar Exchange Rate
The quick answer first, then the tables. Everything below follows the European Central Bank's daily reference rate, so the numbers are dated and checkable, not vibes.
Rates verified October 2026 · Source: ECB
Key takeaways
- 1 pound = 1.3207 dollars at the 8 October 2026 ECB reference rate; 100 pounds buys 132.07 dollars.
- The dollar is about 0% stronger than a week ago (1.3207 dollars per pound now vs 1.3234 on 1 October).
- These are reference rates, not transaction quotes. Your bank adds a spread, so expect slightly less on a real transfer.
- The ECB publishes a fresh rate every working day; this page refreshes with it.
Pounds to dollars: conversion table
| GBP | USD |
|---|---|
| 10 | 13.21 |
| 50 | 66.03 |
| 100 | 132.07 |
| 250 | 330.17 |
| 500 | 660.35 |
| 1,000 | 1,320.69 |
Dollars to pounds: the inverse
| USD | GBP |
|---|---|
| 10 | 7.57 |
| 50 | 37.86 |
| 100 | 75.72 |
| 250 | 189.29 |
| 500 | 378.59 |
| 1,000 | 757.18 |
Convert your own amounts
Type any amount, add your bank's fee, and see exactly what lands.
Open the Currency ConverterFrequently asked questions
What is 1 GBP to USD today?
One pound buys 1.3207 dollars at the ECB reference rate of 8 October 2026. Your bank or card provider will quote a slightly different rate once their markup is added.
Is the pound strong against the dollar right now?
The dollar sits about 0% stronger than a week ago, at 1.3207 dollars per pound on 8 October 2026, down from 1.3234 on 1 October. That means each pound stretches a little less far than it did last week.
Should I use this rate for my actual transfer?
No. The ECB reference rate is a daily benchmark for information purposes. Real transfers and card payments add a spread, usually 0.5 to 3 percent, so expect slightly less on a real transfer than the table shows.
How often is this rate updated?
The ECB publishes a new reference rate every working day around 16:00 CET. This page follows the same daily refresh, so the numbers you see are dated, not stale.
What is the inverse rate, USD to GBP?
1 dollar equals 0.7572 pound at the 8 October 2026 ECB reference rate. 100 dollars converts to 75.72 pound before any fees.
Reference rates are informational benchmarks from the European Central Bank, not transaction quotes. Actual exchange rates include provider markups. Educational content, not financial advice.