Free Currency Exchange Rate API - Convert 31+ Currencies in Real-Time

Real-time currency conversion and exchange rates from ECB. Support for 31+ currencies with historical data. Free tier.

Welcome to the DevProToolkit API platform, your one-stop solution for real-time forex and currency conversion data. Our free currency exchange rate API provides accurate and up-to-date exchange rates for over 170 currencies, making it an essential tool for developers, businesses, and individuals alike.

Whether you're building an e-commerce platform, creating a travel app, or simply need to convert currencies for personal use, our API has got you covered. With features like real-time rates, historical data, and batch conversion, you can trust our API to provide the most accurate and reliable currency exchange data.

What Is a Currency Exchange API?

A currency exchange API is a web service that provides real-time and historical exchange rate data for various currencies. It allows developers to integrate accurate and up-to-date exchange rates into their applications, enabling features like currency conversion, invoicing, and more.

Why Developers Need Exchange Rate Data

Exchange rate data is essential for developers building applications that involve international transactions, travel, or e-commerce. With our API, developers can access accurate and reliable exchange rates, ensuring that their applications provide the most up-to-date and accurate currency conversions.

Getting Started

To get started with our currency exchange rate API, simply sign up for a free account at https://api.commandsector.in/signup. Once you have your API key, you can start making requests to our API endpoints, including /api/currency/rates, /api/currency/convert, and /api/currency/history.

API Reference

Our API provides several endpoints for accessing exchange rate data. The following parameters are available:

• base_currency: The base currency for the exchange rate (e.g. USD)
• target_currency: The target currency for the exchange rate (e.g. EUR)
• amount: The amount to convert (e.g. 100)
• date: The date for historical exchange rate data (e.g. 2022-01-01)

Supported Currencies

Currency Code	Currency Name
USD	United States Dollar
EUR	Euro
GBP	British Pound
JPY	Japanese Yen
CAD	Canadian Dollar
AUD	Australian Dollar
CHF	Swiss Franc
CNY	Chinese Yuan
INR	Indian Rupee
BRL	Brazilian Real

cURL Examples

curl -X GET \
  https://api.commandsector.in/api/currency/rates \
  -H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json'

curl -X GET \
  https://api.commandsector.in/api/currency/convert \
  -H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"base_currency": "USD", "target_currency": "EUR", "amount": 100}'

Python Integration

import requests

api_key = 'YOUR_API_KEY'
base_url = 'https://api.commandsector.in'

response = requests.get(f'{base_url}/api/currency/rates', headers={'X-API-Key': api_key})
print(response.json())

JavaScript / Node.js Integration

const axios = require('axios');

const api_key = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const base_url = 'https://api.commandsector.in';

axios.get(`${base_url}/api/currency/rates`, {
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': api_key
  }
})
.then(response => {
  console.log(response.data);
})
.catch(error => {
  console.error(error);
});

Use Cases

Our currency exchange rate API has numerous use cases, including:

• E-commerce platforms
• Invoicing and accounting software
• Travel apps and websites
• Fintech applications

Supported Currencies

The DevProToolkit API supports a wide range of currencies, making it easy to handle international transactions and conversions. Below is a list of over 20 major currencies:

Code	Currency Name	Symbol
USD	United States Dollar	$
EUR	European Euro	€
GBP	British Pound	£
JPY	Japanese Yen	¥
CAD	Canadian Dollar	$
AUD	Australian Dollar	$
CHF	Swiss Franc	CHF
CNY	Chinese Yuan	¥
INR	Indian Rupee	₹
BRL	Brazilian Real	R$
KRW	South Korean Won	₩
Mxn	Mexican Peso	$
SGD	Singapore Dollar	$
HKD	Hong Kong Dollar	$
NOK	Norwegian Krone	kr
SEK	Swedish Krona	kr
DKK	Danish Krone	kr
NZD	New Zealand Dollar	$
ZAR	South African Rand	R
TRY	Turkish Lira	₺

Batch Conversion

For applications that require converting one amount into multiple currencies, the DevProToolkit API offers a batch conversion feature. This allows you to send a single request with the amount and multiple target currencies, receiving all conversions in one response.

import requests

amount = 100
base_currency = "USD"
target_currencies = ["EUR", "GBP", "JPY"]

response = requests.get(
    f"https://api.commandsector.in/convert",
    params={"amount": amount, "base": base_currency, "currencies": ",".join(target_currencies)}
)

print(response.json())

The response would look something like this:

{
  "base": "USD",
  "amount": 100,
  "rates": {
    "EUR": 88.72,
    "GBP": 76.73,
    "JPY": 10923.00
  }
}

Historical Exchange Rates

To fetch historical exchange rates for a specific date, you can use the following examples:

curl https://api.commandsector.in/historical/2022-01-01?base=USD&symbols=EUR,GBP

Or in Python:

import requests

date = "2022-01-01"
base_currency = "USD"
target_currencies = ["EUR", "GBP"]

response = requests.get(
    f"https://api.commandsector.in/historical/{date}",
    params={"base": base_currency, "symbols": ",".join(target_currencies)}
)

print(response.json())

This can be useful for building a rate history chart or analyzing past trends.

E-Commerce Integration Guide

For e-commerce websites, displaying prices in the local currency of your visitors can significantly enhance the user experience and increase sales. Here's how you can achieve this: To implement a currency switcher, you can use JavaScript to fetch the latest rates and update the prices accordingly. Here's a basic snippet:

fetch("https://api.commandsector.in/convert?amount=100&base=USD¤cies=EUR,GBP")
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => {
    console.log(data.rates);
    // Update prices on your page using the rates
  });

This example fetches the conversion rates for 100 USD to EUR and GBP, then logs the result. You can expand on this to update the prices on your webpage dynamically.

Comparison: Currency APIs

When choosing a currency API, it's crucial to compare the features and limitations of each service. Here's a comparison of DevProToolkit with other popular APIs:

API	Free Tier	Update Frequency	Currencies	Historical Data	HTTPS on Free
DevProToolkit	1000 requests/month	Every 60 minutes	150+ currencies	Yes, 10 years	Yes
Open Exchange Rates	1000 requests/month	Every 60 minutes	170+ currencies	Yes, 10 years	Yes
Fixer.io	1000 requests/month	Every 60 minutes	170+ currencies	Yes, 10 years	Yes
ExchangeRate-API	1500 requests/month	Every 24 hours	150+ currencies	No	Yes

Each API has its strengths and weaknesses, and the choice ultimately depends on your specific needs and requirements.

Pricing & Rate Limits

Plan	Requests per Day	Price
Free	100	$0
Pro	10,000	$9.99/mo
Enterprise	Unlimited	Contact us

FAQ

How accurate are your exchange rates?

Our exchange rates are updated in real-time and are accurate to within a few minutes of the current market rate.

How often are your exchange rates updated?

Our exchange rates are updated every few minutes to reflect the current market rate.

Do you provide historical exchange rate data?

Yes, we provide historical exchange rate data for the past 365 days.

What is the free tier limit?

The free tier limit is 100 requests per day.

What currencies do you support?

We support over 170 currencies, including major currencies like USD, EUR, GBP, and more.

Quick Start - Code Examples

cURL

curl "https://api.commandsector.in/api/currency/convert/100/USD/EUR" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Python

import requests

result = requests.get("https://api.commandsector.in/api/currency/convert/100/USD/EUR",
    headers={"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"}).json()

print(f"100 USD = {result['result']} EUR")
print(f"Rate: {result['rate']}")