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.
Reference rate only. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and fees.
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
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.