GB needed only four rubbers to finish the tie, winning the three singles matches to hold an unassailable 3-1 lead.
By defeating America, Leon Smith's men have now ensured they will take part in the World Group First Round again next year and avoid the possibility of a play-off.
The tie started strongly as Britain won both of the opening singles rubbers. Andy Murray put Britain into the lead with a convincing win over debutant Donald Young. Young was drafted in to replace the injured John Isner but proved no competition for Murray. The Scot wrapped the match up quickly, winning 6-1 6-2 6-3.
The second rubber proved to be pivotal, as the 175th ranked James Ward upset America's Sam Querrey in a five set thriller. Ward battled back from two sets to one down and a break down to eventually win the final set 6-1.
The American team gave themselves a chance with victory in the doubles on Saturday. The Bryan brothers overcame Colin Fleming and debutant Dominic Inglot in a four setter. The American pair grabbed the opening two sets before Fleming and Inglot pulled one back. However, the British pair could not repeat the comeback of Ward, losing the final set 6-1.
This left Andy Murray the task of overcoming Sam Querrey, one he accomplished with relative ease. The first two sets were shared as each player won a tie-break but Murray stepped up a gear in the third winning it comfortably 6-1. He then needed just one break of serve to claim the fourth set and book Great Britain's place in the quarter-finals.
The victory means that the British team will now face Italy in the quarter-finals after they overcame a dogged Argentinian side to claim a 3-1 victory.
Published on SEaT Capital.
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