USD to GBP exchange rate
1 USD = 0.7541 GBP at the mid-market rate, as of 16:46 UTC on October 15, 2026.

What a markup costs
Sending 1,000 USD to GBP at today's rate.
Banks and transfer providers rarely charge the mid-market rate. Most add a markup, on top of any fee. Here is what each point of markup costs on this transfer.
| Rate charged | 1 USD in GBP | Recipient gets | Cost vs mid-market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 0.754100 | 754.10 GBP | None |
| Altitude, 0.4% | 0.751084 | 751.08 GBP | 3.02 GBP |
| 0.5% markup | 0.750330 | 750.33 GBP | 3.77 GBP |
| 1% markup | 0.746559 | 746.56 GBP | 7.54 GBP |
| 2% markup | 0.739018 | 739.02 GBP | 15.08 GBP |
| 3% markup | 0.731477 | 731.48 GBP | 22.62 GBP |
Conversion tables
Common amounts at today's mid-market rate.
| 1 USD | 0.7541 GBP |
| 5 USD | 3.77 GBP |
| 10 USD | 7.54 GBP |
| 25 USD | 18.85 GBP |
| 50 USD | 37.71 GBP |
| 100 USD | 75.41 GBP |
| 500 USD | 377.05 GBP |
| 1,000 USD | 754.10 GBP |
| 5,000 USD | 3,770.50 GBP |
| 10,000 USD | 7,541.00 GBP |
| 1 GBP | 1.33 USD |
| 5 GBP | 6.63 USD |
| 10 GBP | 13.26 USD |
| 25 GBP | 33.15 USD |
| 50 GBP | 66.30 USD |
| 100 GBP | 132.61 USD |
| 500 GBP | 663.04 USD |
| 1,000 GBP | 1,326.08 USD |
| 5,000 GBP | 6,630.42 USD |
| 10,000 GBP | 13,260.84 USD |
Sending GBP with Altitude
Altitude converts USD to GBP and pays out over local rails in the UK. See the exchange rate, fees, and amount your recipient will receive before you confirm.
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1 USD is 0.7541 GBP at the mid-market rate as of 16:46 UTC on October 15, 2026. The rate updates every minute.
Banks and transfer providers usually add a markup to the mid-market rate and may charge a fee on top. Compare the rate you are offered against the mid-market rate to see what the conversion really costs.
1,000 US dollar is about 754.10 GBP at today's mid-market rate, and 1,000 GBP is about 1,326.08 USD. A provider's markup lowers what the recipient gets: at 2%, 1,000 USD becomes about 739.02 GBP.
Open an Altitude account, add your recipient’s details, six-digit sort code, and eight-digit account number, then prepare a payment from your USD balance. Review the exchange rate, fees, and pound amount before approving. Your recipient receives GBP through Faster Payments.

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