Overview
Free exchange rates and historical rates
Notes: Free currency exchange rates API.
TL;DR
What it does: ratesapi: Free exchange rates and historical rates.
Quick start: https://ratesapi.io/api/latest?base=USD
No API key needed!
Try It Now
Call this URL to see what you get back:
https://ratesapi.io/api/latest?base=USD
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FAQ
- Do I need an API key?
- No! This API is completely free to use with no authentication required.
- Is there a rate limit?
- Free currency exchange rates API.
- Can I use this in a commercial project?
- Yes, these APIs are free for both personal and commercial use. Check the documentation for any specific restrictions.
- How do I get started?
- Copy the example URL above and paste it into your browser or code. The response is in JSON format which you can parse in any programming language.
Code Examples
JavaScript Example
fetch('https://ratesapi.io/api/latest?base=USD')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err));
Python Example
import requests
url = 'https://ratesapi.io/api/latest?base=USD'
response = requests.get(url)
data = response.json()
print(data)
API Details
- API URL
https://ratesapi.io- Documentation
- https://ratesapi.io
- Category
- Finance
- Authentication
- Not Required
- Geographic Coverage
- global
What You Can Build
- Currency conversion calculators
- Financial dashboards and reports
- Investment tracking applications
- Expense tracking and budgeting