🇿🇦 GBP/USD
South Africa · published by sarb · as of 13:30 UTC, 9 July 2026
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History
Mid-market reference rate. Not a quote for an actual transaction — banks and bureaux apply a spread.
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About GBP/USD in South Africa
Today, 1 GBP is worth 1.3418 USD according to South African Reserve Bank (sarb). Conversely, 1 USD = 0.745268 GBP.
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| GBP | USD | USD | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GBP | 1.3418 USD | 1 USD | 0.745268 GBP |
| 5 GBP | 6.709 USD | 5 USD | 3.726338 GBP |
| 10 GBP | 13.418 USD | 10 USD | 7.452676 GBP |
| 50 GBP | 67.09 USD | 50 USD | 37.263378 GBP |
| 100 GBP | 134.18 USD | 100 USD | 74.526755 GBP |
| 500 GBP | 670.9 USD | 500 USD | 372.633776 GBP |
| 1,000 GBP | 1,341.8 USD | 1,000 USD | 745.267551 GBP |
| 5,000 GBP | 6,709 USD | 5,000 USD | 3,726.337755 GBP |
| 10,000 GBP | 13,418 USD | 10,000 USD | 7,452.675511 GBP |
Mid-market reference rate — banks and bureaux apply a spread.
Questions
+−What is the current GBP to USD exchange rate?
1 GBP = 1.3418 USD as of the latest publication by South African Reserve Bank.
+−How much is 100 GBP in USD?
100 GBP = 134.18 USD at the current rate.
+−How is the GBP/USD rate calculated?
We mirror the rate exactly as South African Reserve Bank publishes it — no spread, no smoothing, no third-party derivation.
+−Can I access the GBP/USD rate via API?
Yes — query GET /api/v1/rates/latest?country=ZA. The free tier covers 10 requests per minute and 300 per day with no credit card.
+−How often does the GBP/USD rate update?
South African Reserve Bank publishes new rates each business day; AfriRate updates them within minutes of release.