ExchangeRate-API
Free and Pro currency converter API with accurate and reliable exchange rate data.
Supported Currencies
160+
Free Tier Requests
1,500 per month
Data Sources
Multiple financial data providers
API Uptime
99.9%+
About ExchangeRate-API
ExchangeRate-API offers a robust and scalable API for foreign exchange rate data, supporting over 160 major and exotic currencies. The service provides several endpoints, allowing users to fetch the latest rates, convert amounts between currencies, and access historical data. With a focus on reliability, the API aggregates data from multiple trusted financial sources to ensure accuracy and high availability. It features a free tier for development and low-volume use cases, as well as paid subscription plans for higher request volumes and more frequent data updates. The simple REST API format and clear documentation make for quick integration into any application.
API Features
Standard Latest Rates
Get the latest exchange rates for any base currency.
Currency Conversion
A dedicated endpoint to convert any amount from one currency to another.
Historical Data
Access daily historical exchange rate data.
Supported Currencies List
Programmatically retrieve the list of all supported currency codes.
Developer Experience
Response Format
Lightweight and easy-to-parse JSON format.
Authentication
Simple authentication using a private API key passed as a URL parameter.
Error Codes
Clear and descriptive HTTP error codes for easier debugging.
Rate Limits
Generous rate limits on paid plans to support high-volume applications.