British Pound (GBP)

Symbol £ · Primary region: United Kingdom

Live exchange rates, popular conversions and historical trends for the British Pound.

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About the British Pound

The British Pound (GBP) is the currency used primarily in United Kingdom, represented by the symbol £. Its value against other currencies changes continuously on global markets. Everything on this page uses the mid-market rate — the fairest reference — while the rate you actually receive from a bank or exchange office will include a margin.

To check the real cost of converting GBP, try the exchange fee calculator, or plan a trip with the travel money calculator.

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British Pound FAQs

The British Pound (GBP) is the official currency of United Kingdom. Its symbol is £. You can convert it against 60+ other currencies for free on this page.

Use the converter at the top of the page: pick GBP as the source currency, choose your target and type an amount for an instant live result.

Rates on this page are refreshed regularly from public mid-market rate providers. The last update time and source are always displayed alongside the rate.

The British Pound is primarily used in United Kingdom. Cross-border payments normally involve a conversion margin added by your provider.

Yes. The interactive chart on this page shows the GBP trend across multiple time ranges so you can see how it has moved over time.

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