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Royal Bank of Scotland British pound (GBP) Transfers Compared

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Understanding the Table:

The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Royal Bank of Scotland currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.

To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.

 
 
   

GBP to USD Market Data

British pound (GBP) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
Sell GBP   →   Buy USD
1 GBP = 1.3533 USD
▲+0.6%
30d-highs
GBP to USD at 1.3528 is just above its 3-month average, having traded in a quite stable 4.1% range from 1.3206 to 1.3746
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  1 USD = 0.7389 GBP

Is the GBP to USD Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?

Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the British pound against the US dollar is to review how the GBP/USD rate has changed over time.

The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to USD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:

DateGBP/USDChangePeriod
31 Jul 2025
1.3208
2.8% ▲2 Week
16 May 2025
1.3283
2.2% ▲3 Month
14 Aug 2024
1.2826
5.8% ▲1 Year
15 Aug 2020
1.3087
3.7% ▲5 Year
17 Aug 2015
1.5584
12.9% ▼10 Year
19 Aug 2005
1.7956
24.4% ▼20 Year
GBP/USD historic rates & change to 14-Aug-2025
GBP/USD remains cautiously optimistic with the pound at 1.3586, above the 3-month avg of 1.3491. Analysts warn upcoming UK GDP data could shift sentiment, with 80% odds for BoE rate cuts by Dec. Meanwhile, USD faces pressure from steady inflation at 2.7%. Monitor closely

 

GBP to USD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?

To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in US dollar across a range of amounts.

This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :

GBP USD
£ 1 $ 1.3533
£ 5 $ 6.7665
£ 10 $ 13.53
£ 20 $ 27.07
£ 50 $ 67.67
£ 100 $ 135.33
£ 250 $ 338.33
£ 500 $ 676.65
£ 1,000 $ 1,353
£ 2,000 $ 2,707
£ 5,000 $ 6,767
£ 10,000 $ 13,533
£ 20,000 $ 27,066
£ 50,000 $ 67,665
£ 100,000 $ 135,330
GBP USD
£ 0.7389 $ 1
£ 3.6945 $ 5
£ 7.3890 $ 10
£ 14.78 $ 20
£ 36.95 $ 50
£ 73.89 $ 100
£ 184.73 $ 250
£ 369.45 $ 500
£ 738.90 $ 1,000
£ 1,478 $ 2,000
£ 3,695 $ 5,000
£ 7,389 $ 10,000
£ 14,778 $ 20,000
£ 36,945 $ 50,000
£ 73,890 $ 100,000

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*Converted at the current GBP-USD interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

 
   

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