🇬🇧 British Pound (GBP)
The British Pound (£, GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom, issued by the Bank of England and nicknamed the “quid”. As of 2026-10-22, 1 GBP = 1.34 USD, 1.19 EUR, 210 JPY.
Popular GBP conversions
1.34 USD 0.19% 🇬🇧🇪🇺 GBP/EUR
1.19 EUR 0.07% 🇬🇧🇯🇵 GBP/JPY
210 JPY 0.72% 🇬🇧🇨🇦 GBP/CAD
1.88 CAD 0.28% 🇬🇧🇦🇺 GBP/AUD
1.91 AUD 0.12% 🇬🇧🇨🇭 GBP/CHF
1.10 CHF 0.42% 🇬🇧🇨🇳 GBP/CNY
8.93 CNY 0.22% 🇬🇧🇮🇳 GBP/INR
126.83 INR 0.18% 🇬🇧₿ GBP/BTC
0.00001636 BTC 3.17%
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About the British Pound
| Code | GBP |
| Symbol | £ |
| Type | Fiat currency |
| Region | the United Kingdom |
| Issued by | the Bank of England |
| Nickname | quid |
Sterling is one of the oldest currencies still in use and a major global reserve currency. The GBP/USD pair is traditionally known as 'cable'.
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Updated Oct 22, 2026, 2:59 PM UTC · mid-market reference rates.
British Pound FAQ
What is the British Pound (GBP)?
The British Pound (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom, issued by the Bank of England. Sterling is one of the oldest currencies still in use and a major global reserve currency. The GBP/USD pair is traditionally known as 'cable'.
How much is 1 GBP worth today?
As of 2026-10-22, 1 GBP is worth 1.34 USD, 1.19 EUR, 210 JPY at the mid-market reference rate. Rates update each business day.
Which central bank issues the British Pound?
The British Pound is issued by the Bank of England, and is the official currency of the United Kingdom.
What is the symbol and code for the British Pound?
The currency code is GBP (ISO 4217) and the symbol is £.