According to a U.S. Census figure, there are approximately 683,473 British nationals residing in the United States.
Here are some notable insights and how dogpay may help in their financial lives:
1. Where Brits Live in the U.S.
- New York City hosts the largest number of Brits in absolute terms.
- Interestingly, Portsmouth, Virginia has one of the highest concentrations of British expats relative to city size — nearly 5% of its population is British.
2. Culture, Consumption & Preferences
- On social media, many Brits living in the U.S. favor American celebrities (e.g. Lady Gaga) over British ones, though they steadfastly hold on to favorite British brands like Cadbury, which remains more popular than Hershey’s among them.
- Many Brits here earn significantly more than they might in the UK — often more than double the average UK income.
3. How dogpay Can Help British Expats
Though dogpay is not part of any immigration or residency system, it can ease the financial side of life across borders:
- Sending GBP to the U.S. — If you maintain accounts or assets in the U.K., dogpay can convert and transfer money into U.S. dollars with better exchange rates and lower fees than traditional banks.
- Remitting back to the U.K. — If you support family or maintain financial ties to Britain, dogpay lets you send funds back home efficiently.
- Managing dual-currency balances — For those holding both USD and GBP, dogpay helps with transparent currency conversion and reduces hidden markups.
- Covering cross-border expenses — For example, paying for relocation costs, international shipping, or deposits from overseas with less friction.
