Currency converter
Check the latest exchange rates for making business payments, managing FX risk and sending money globally.
Enjoy competitive and transparent rates to convert 100+ currencies.
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Send money globally in 100+ currencies – with competitive rates and reliability trusted by 1.5M+ businesses.
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New customers pay just 0.3% low exchange fees — so you can save from your first trade.
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Send, receive, hold and convert in multiple currencies, all in one account.
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Per £10,000 exchanged
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How to convert GBP to USD
Create an account
Signing up only takes a few minutes.
Enter currencies and amount
Select GBP as the currency you want to send, and USD as the currency to convert to.
Exchange at live rates
Check live exchange rates and confirm your transaction. Fast transfer supported.
Ready to convert? Choose your strategy
Spot transaction
Use the live market rate to make payments with flexible settlement.
Forward contract
Lock in a rate up to 24 months in advance for budgeting certainty.
Firm order
No need to watch the market – convert automatically when your rate hits.
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FAQs
To convert currencies, choose the currency you want to convert from and the currency you want to convert to, then enter the amount. The converter applies the current exchange rate to show how much the amount is worth in the target currency.
Most online currency converters use live market rates, which change throughout the day based on global foreign exchange markets.
Currency conversion rates differ because providers use different exchange rate markups, fees and pricing models.
Banks often add a margin to the mid-market rate, while some providers charge separate conversion fees. Exchange rates may also vary depending on transaction size, payment method, and whether the rate is locked in or fluctuates in real time.
You can convert your money through banks, online currency converters, or international payment platforms.
Typically, you convert money by selecting your currencies, entering an amount, and completing the exchange either instantly or at a scheduled time. Some platforms also allow you to hold multiple currencies and convert only when exchange rates are favorable.
This currency converter supports most major global currencies, including USD, EUR, GBP, CNY, AUD, and many others.
Availability may vary depending on local regulations and market liquidity, but converters generally cover currencies commonly used for international trade, travel, and cross-border payments.
Yes, many currency converters allow you to set exchange rate alerts.
Rate alerts notify you when a currency pair reaches a specific rate, helping you decide when to convert. This is useful for managing exchange rate risk and timing conversions more efficiently.