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Currency Exchange Rate APIs: Free and Paid Options for Developers
FX Rate Live does not offer its own API. This guide explains what a currency API is, compares popular free and paid providers, and shows simple code examples to get exchange rates into your app.
What Is a Currency Rate API?
An API (Application Programming Interface) lets one piece of software ask another for data. A currency rate API sends exchange rates to your website or app automatically, so you never have to update rates by hand.
Travel sites, online shops showing prices in several currencies, finance apps, accounting tools and remittance services all use currency APIs.
Does FX Rate Live Have an API?
FX Rate Live does not currently offer its own API. Our rates come from public data sources. If you need exchange rate data for a project, use one of the providers below. For data questions, write to contact@fxratelive.in.
Popular Currency Rate APIs
| Provider | Free option | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurter | Free, no key | Learning and small projects; ECB reference rates |
| ExchangeRate-API | Free plan and open access endpoint | Simple apps needing 160+ currencies |
| Open Exchange Rates | Limited free plan | Apps that need a wide currency list |
| Fixer | Limited free plan | Business apps that need paid, higher-volume access |
Free limits, update frequency and pricing change from time to time, so check each provider's pricing page before you build.
How to Choose
- Update frequency: daily reference rates are fine for display; trading needs real-time data
- Currency coverage: check that INR, AED, SAR and any others you need are included
- Request limits: estimate how many calls your app makes per day, and cache results
- Licence: confirm commercial use is allowed on the plan you pick
- Reliability: look for clear documentation and a status page
Simple Code Example: JavaScript
This example uses Frankfurter, which needs no API key:
// Get the latest USD to INR rate (Frankfurter, no key needed)
fetch('https://api.frankfurter.app/latest?from=USD&to=INR')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log('1 USD = ' + data.rates.INR + ' INR'))
.catch(err => console.error('Rate fetch failed:', err));Simple Code Example: Python
import requests
r = requests.get("https://api.frankfurter.app/latest",
params={"from": "USD", "to": "INR"}, timeout=10)
rate = r.json()["rates"]["INR"]
print(f"1 USD = {rate} INR")Tip: store the rate for a few hours instead of calling the API on every page view. It is faster and keeps you within free limits.
Using Rates Responsibly
Always show users that rates are indicative and when they were last updated. Do not present mid-market rates as the rate a customer will receive, because banks and transfer services add a margin.
If you only need a quick figure, our Currency Converter and Conversion Tables are free to use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FX Rate Live offer its own API?
Not at the moment. FX Rate Live does not sell or provide a proprietary exchange rate API. This page helps you choose a reliable public one.
Which free currency API is best for beginners?
Frankfurter is a good starting point because it is free, open-source and needs no API key. It uses European Central Bank reference rates, which update once per working day.
Can I use FX Rate Live data in my app?
Please do not scrape our pages. Use one of the APIs on this page instead, and check each provider's terms for commercial use.
Are free API rates good enough for payments?
Free APIs are fine for display and reference. For real payments or trading, use a paid, contracted data feed or your payment provider's own rates.
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