British Pound (GBP)
The British Pound is the official currency of United Kingdom.
Currency Details
| Currency Code | GBP |
| Symbol | £ |
| Minor Unit | Penny (1/100) |
| Countries | United Kingdom, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Falkland Islands, Saint Helena |
| Central Bank | Bank of England |
Official GBP Central Bank Rates
Live rates on this page are mid-market rates. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by Bank of England instead. AllRatesToday serves Bank of England published rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.
Popular GBP Conversions
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Coins & Banknotes
🪙 Coins
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💵 Banknotes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ISO 4217 currency code for the British Pound is GBP. This three-letter code is used internationally in banking, finance, and commerce to identify the British Pound.
The British Pound (GBP) is the official currency of United Kingdom, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Falkland Islands, Saint Helena. It is managed by the Bank of England.
The symbol for the British Pound is £. The minor unit is the Penny (1/100).
The British Pound (GBP) is managed by the Bank of England. The central bank is responsible for monetary policy, issuing banknotes and coins, and maintaining the stability of the currency.
Get GBP Rates via API
Access live British Pound exchange rates in your app with the official SDK.
Install
npm install @allratestoday/sdk Usage
import AllRatesToday from '@allratestoday/sdk';
const client = new AllRatesToday('YOUR_API_KEY');
const rate = await client.getRate('GBP', 'USD');