Pound To Dollar (GBP/USD)

The exchange rate of the Pound to Dollar barely changed in the last 24 hours.

Historical Fluctuations of the GBP to USD Exchange Rate

The overall value of the Pound against the Dollar has decreased by -0.67% in the last 3 months. This downward trend is also evident in the last 7 days when the Pound lost ground against the Dollar, dropping -0.71%. In terms of market value, a Pound was worth 1.26 Dollars 3 months ago and is now valued at 1.25 Dollars. This drop does not favor consumers or travelers currently visiting United States, as you will get less Dollars for your Pound. This represents a decline in buying power during your stay. The trend history chart illustrates these recent changes. You can also plug in and convert the number of Pounds (or Dollars) in the currency calculator above.

The US Dollar

The United States Dollar (ISO: USD) is the official currency for the United States and all its territories. It is also the leading and most converted currency worldwide and is commonly used as the official standard in the Foreign Exchange (FOREX) market.

Travel Tip

Before vacationing, we recommended you exchange Pounds to Dollars, or other currencies, at your local bank or credit union, as you will, in general, get much better exchange rates than you would at airport kiosks, where rate hikes are common and expected. Although conveniently located at your port of entry, currency exchange kiosks will also charge convenience fees per transaction. Another option to save money while vacationing is to pay any charges you incur with a "no-foreign-transaction-fee-credit-card".

Travel Pocket Guide

The currency calculator above can be used online but will also work in low-bandwidth areas if the page is already loaded in your browser. It will work in airplane mode or when your device is offline. Additionally, you can print the handy pocket conversion guides below when traveling to United States or take a screenshot on your mobile device. Find instructions on how to take a screenshot on your particular device here.