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ExchangeRate API

The ExchangeRate API provides developers with real-time and historical foreign exchange rate data for over 160 currencies, suitable for financial applications.

Developed by ExchangeRate API

Live API
99.95%Uptime
150msLatency
450Stars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v6Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieves latest currency exchange rates

Full Endpoint URL
https://v6.exchangerate-api.com/latest/{base}
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://v6.exchangerate-api.com/latest/{base}' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "base": "USD"
}
Expected Response
{
  "rates": {
    "EUR": 0.891,
    "GBP": 0.772
  },
  "base_code": "USD"
}
Version:v6
Limit:1500 requests/month
Real-World Applications
  • Integrating currency conversion features in e-commerce platformsOptimized Capability
  • Displaying real-time exchange rates in financial dashboardsOptimized Capability
  • Historical data analysis for financial modeling and reportingOptimized Capability
  • Creating budgeting or investment tools requiring currency conversionsOptimized Capability
  • Automating international payroll and invoicing systemsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Wide coverage with support for over 160 currencies
  • ✓ Both real-time and historical data available
  • ✓ Simple REST API with JSON response format
  • ✓ Free tier available with decent monthly requests
  • ✓ Reliable uptime and low latency
Limitations
  • ✗ Rate limits on free tier may be restrictive for high-usage apps
  • ✗ Lack of detailed paid tier rate limit documentation
  • ✗ No official SDKs for some popular languages
  • ✗ API key passed in query parameter can be less secure than headers

FAQs

API Specifications

v6
Pricing Model
Freemium with multiple paid tiers offering higher limits and features
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
JavaScript, Python
Time to Hello World

5 minutes

Rate Limit

1500 requests per month for free tier; higher limits with paid plans

Free Tier Usage

1,500 free API requests per month; access to all major currency pairs and endpoints

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing up-to-date and historical currency exchange data for financial, e-commerce, or analytics applications

Not Recommended For

Applications requiring extremely high-frequency trading data or ultra-low latency integrations

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#currency#finance

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