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| Sending 1000 GBP with | Your recipient gets | Exchange rate | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1257.03 USD Check rates | 1 GBP = 1.261 USD | 3 GBP |
 | 1256.40 USD Check rates | 1 GBP = 1.256 USD | 0 GBP |
 | 1255.76 USD Check rates | 1 GBP = 1.260 USD | 4 GBP |
 | 1255.74 USD Check rates | 1 GBP = 1.256 USD | 0 GBP |
 | 1255.56 USD Check rates | 1 GBP = 1.261 USD | 4 GBP |
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About the GBP to USD exchange rate
Today's GBP-USD Commentary
The GBP-USD exchange rate is today near its highest value of the last 2-week period. Its strongest value during this timeframe was GBP 1 = USD 1.2664, reached today at 1:58 AM. This current high level of the GBP-USD is in stark contrast with the recent much lower level (GBP 1 = USD 1.2164) observed on May 13, when sending 4,000 GBP converted into only 4,865.42 USD (the same amount gives you 5,040.82 USD at the moment).
Key facts about GBP and USD
About the Pound sterling
- Name:
- Pound sterling
- Symbol:
- £
- Minor unit:
- 1/100 penny
- Central Bank:
- Bank of England
- Countries:
- Rank in the most traded currencies:
- #4
About the US dollar
- Name:
- US dollar
- Symbol:
- $
- Minor unit:
- 1/100 Cent
- Central Bank:
- Federal Reserve Bank
- Countries:
- United States, American Samoa
- Rank in the most traded currencies:
- #1
Pounds sterling (GBP) and US dollars (USD) exchange rates with other main currencies
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