GBP to USD Exchange Rate
Real-time British Pound to US Dollar rates for import/export businesses.
Save 80% vs traditional banks.
Bank vs Unicorn Currencies
See exactly how much you save on a £100,000 transaction
| Cost Item | Traditional Banks | Unicorn Currencies |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction Size | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| FX Spread | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Payment Fee | £25-40 | £5 |
| Total Cost | £2,530 | £505 |
| YOUR SAVINGS | — | £2,025 (80%) |
| Settlement Speed | 2-3 days | T+0 (2.3s avg) |
Enterprise Transaction Examples
Savings vs traditional banks on typical enterprise transaction sizes
Volume-Based Pricing
| Annual FX Volume | Unicorn Spread | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|
| £1M - £5M | 0.50% | £20,000+ |
| £5M - £10M | 0.45% | £102,500+ |
| £10M - £25M | 0.40% | £262,500+ |
| £25M+ | Custom | Contact us |
Minimum: £1M annual FX volume
Common Use Cases for GBP/USD
What Businesses Use This Corridor
Pay US suppliers, manufacturing equipment imports
- Manufacturing Exporters
- Electronics Importers
- Technology Distribution
Typical Monthly Volume: £500k-£5M
Local Payment Rails in USD
Avoid SWIFT fees by using local payment systems:
- ACH - Faster settlement, lower fees
- Fedwire - Faster settlement, lower fees
- RTP - Faster settlement, lower fees
Traditional banks use SWIFT (3-4% fees). We use local rails where possible for T+0 (2.3s avg) settlement.
Why Choose Unicorn for GBP/USD
Real-Time FX Exposure Tracking
Upload supplier invoices in USD. See live P/L as GBP/USD rates move. Know exactly what waiting costs you.
15-Second Rate Locks
Lock the GBP/USD rate for 15 seconds. Time to calculate margins, check inventory, and confirm with your team before committing.
80% Lower Costs
Save £2,025 on every £100,000 transaction. On £500k-£5M monthly: save £10,125-£101,250 annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current GBP to USD exchange rate?
The current British Pound to US Dollar exchange rate is 1 GBP = 1.2650 USD. This rate is fetched from our treasury system in real-time when you load the page during market hours (Monday-Friday) (last updated Just now).
How much does it cost to convert GBP to USD?
Unicorn Currencies charges a 0.5% FX spread plus a £5 payment fee. On a £100,000 transaction, you save £2,025 (80%) compared to traditional banks which charge 2.5% spread plus £25-40 fees.
How fast can I send money from GBP to USD?
Payments settle in T+0 (2.3s avg). We use local payment rails (ACH, Fedwire, RTP) instead of SWIFT, which is why we're 10-50x faster than traditional banks.
Who uses GBP to USD exchange services?
This currency corridor is popular with Manufacturing Exporters, Electronics Importers, Technology Distribution. Pay US suppliers, manufacturing equipment imports. Typical monthly volume ranges from £500k-£5M.
$1M+ in GBP/USD Payments? Save 80%
Enterprise treasury platform for import/export businesses with $1M+ annual FX volume
Unicorn Currencies works exclusively with businesses doing $1M+ annual FX volume.