Great Britain Pound vs US Dollar Swap Rate - Long & Short Overnight Fee

	Long (Buy)	Short (Sell)
Swap Rate	-2.2845	-2.9605
Per Standard Lot	-2.2845 USD	-2.9605 USD
Triple Swap Day	Wednesday	Wednesday

Last Updated: 15 May 2026. Swap rates reflect Afterprime's raw interbank cost structure with zero markup.

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Model the current overnight carry for GBPUSD using the live long and short swap values.
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Long swap cost = -2.285 USD

Current overnight holding cost is -2.285 USD per lot per night.

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GBPUSD Swaps FAQs.

What is the swap rate for GBPUSD?+

Afterprime's current GBPUSD swap rates are -2.2845 (long) and -2.9605 (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 = -13.707 USD.

Does GBPUSD have a positive or negative swap?+

The long swap on GBPUSD is -2.2845 USD per lot per night — a cost on overnight buy positions.

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GBPUSD Swaps FAQs.

What is the swap rate for GBPUSD?+

When is the triple swap applied to GBPUSD?+

How do I calculate my GBPUSD overnight holding cost?+

Does GBPUSD have a positive or negative swap?+

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