GBPUSD Swap Rate

Great Britain Pound vs US Dollar swap rates at Afterprime
Long -2.499 USD, Short -2.759 USD per standard lot.

Calculate your overnight holding cost before you trade GBPUSD.
Long (Buy)Short (Sell)
Swap Rate-2.499-2.759
Per Standard Lot-2.499 USD-2.759 USD
Triple Swap DayWednesdayWednesday
Last Updated: 24 Apr 2026. Swap rates reflect Afterprime's raw interbank cost structure with zero markup.
Swap Cost Calculator

Model the current overnight carry for GBPUSD using the live long and short swap values.
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Long swap cost = -2.499 USD

Current overnight holding cost is -2.499 USD per lot per night.

GBPUSD Swaps FAQs.

What is the swap rate for GBPUSD?+

Afterprime's current GBPUSD swap rates are -2.499 (long) and -2.759 (short) per standard lot per night, denominated in USD.

When is the triple swap applied to GBPUSD?+

Triple swap is charged on [Wednesday/Friday] to account for the Saturday and Sunday settlement period.

How do I calculate my GBPUSD overnight holding cost?+

Multiply the swap rate by your lot size and nights held. Example: 2 lots long for 3 nights = -14.994 USD.

Does GBPUSD have a positive or negative swap?+

The long swap on GBPUSD is -2.499 USD per lot per night — a cost on overnight buy positions.