GBP · British pound
British pound rate today
The live British pound rate against the currencies travellers use most, refreshed every minute — with the source and time of every rate.
- Omani rial
0.50811
1 GBP = 0.50811 OMR
- US dollar
1.3213
1 GBP = 1.3213 USD
- Iranian toman
355,161
1 GBP = 355,161 IRT
- UAE dirham
4.8529
1 GBP = 4.8529 AED
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0.508 Omani rial
1 GBP = 0.50811 OMR·1 OMR = 1.9681 GBP
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What is the British pound?
The pound sterling is the currency of the United Kingdom, issued by the Bank of England; one pound is 100 pence.
Paying in pound sterling when you travel
- Contactless card and phone payments are accepted almost everywhere.
- With a foreign card, choose to pay in pounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the British pound rate today?
The live British pound rate is shown at the top of this page against the Omani rial, US dollar, toman and UAE dirham, and refreshes every minute while the page is open.
Where do these rates come from?
Major currencies come from a near-live global market feed; the Iranian rial and toman from the Tehran open market. The source and time are shown next to each rate. Exchange-office rates may differ slightly.
Where is the British pound used?
The British pound is the currency of the United Kingdom. The pound sterling is the currency of the United Kingdom, issued by the Bank of England; one pound is 100 pence.
Should I carry pound sterling cash or use a card?
Contactless card and phone payments are accepted almost everywhere. With a foreign card, choose to pay in pounds.