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CURRENCY PROFILE

British Pound (GBP)

The Pound Sterling (GBP) is used in the United Kingdom and certain Crown dependencies and territories. It is commonly encountered in UK payments, trade, travel and international financial services.

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Rate date 2026-09-15
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GBP 1USD 1.3502

1 GBP = 1.3502 USD

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ISO codeGBP
Symbol£
Minor unitPenny
Issuing authorityBank of England
DIRECT OVERVIEW

About the British Pound

The Pound Sterling (GBP) is used in the United Kingdom and certain Crown dependencies and territories. It is commonly encountered in UK payments, trade, travel and international financial services.

Primary use

UK payments, trade, travel and international financial services

Exchange arrangement

Floating

EXCHANGE RATES

Major GBP reference rates

Rate date:2026-09-15
PairReference rateOpen
GBP/AUD1 GBP = 1.8931 AUDConvert GBP to AUD →
GBP/CAD1 GBP = 1.8756 CADConvert GBP to CAD →
GBP/CHF1 GBP = 1.1027 CHFConvert GBP to CHF →
GBP/CNY1 GBP = 9.0569 CNYConvert GBP to CNY →
GBP/EUR1 GBP = 1.1682 EURConvert GBP to EUR →
GBP/JPY1 GBP = 208.63 JPYConvert GBP to JPY →
GBP/USD1 GBP = 1.3502 USDConvert GBP to USD →
CURRENCY COVERAGE

Where GBP is used

HISTORICAL SUMMARY

GBP/USD published-rate history

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1-year change-0.53%
1-year high1.3813
1-year low1.3059
30-day average1.356657

Historical statistics describe published reference data and do not forecast future rates.

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FAQ

GBP questions

What is GBP?

GBP is the ISO currency code for the Pound Sterling.

Where is the Pound Sterling used?

It is principally used in the United Kingdom and certain Crown dependencies and territories.

Is the CurrencyFlow GBP rate a bank quote?

No. It is dated reference information. Banks, cards, ATMs and transfer providers may apply spreads and fees.

How should historical GBP data be used?

Use it for comparison, records and completed-period analysis, not as a forecast of future exchange rates.

SOURCES & REVIEW

Official references and review

Rates are dated reference data, while currency facts link to official monetary authorities where available. Executable quotes can include spreads and fees.

Reviewer
caojingxin
Reviewed
2026-08-12
Rate date
2026-09-15