Currency Converter

Convert between world currencies using live exchange rates.

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What This Tool Does

Converts between 170+ world currencies using live or recent exchange rates, entirely in your browser. Supports major, minor, and emerging market currencies.

Who This Is For

Travelers who need quick currency estimates before or during a trip
Finance professionals doing rough currency conversions in cross-border analysis
E-commerce managers checking pricing equivalents across markets
Anyone comparing prices in different currencies when shopping internationally

Example: Input: 100 USD → Output: Equivalent amounts in EUR, GBP, JPY, and any other selected currency — with the exchange rate and last-updated timestamp shown

How to Convert Currencies

Select your source currency, enter an amount, and choose the target currency. The converter uses live exchange rates updated daily from public financial data sources. When traveling internationally, also use the Temperature Converter and Weight Converter for local units.

Select the "from" currency using the dropdown or type to search
Enter the amount you want to convert
Select the "to" currency
The converted amount appears instantly — rates update daily

How Exchange Rates Work

Exchange rates represent how much of one currency you get per unit of another. They fluctuate continuously based on macroeconomic factors:

Market rates are what banks and financial institutions trade at — these update every second during trading hours.
Mid-market rate (also called the interbank rate) is the midpoint between buy and sell prices. This is the "true" rate you see on Google or this converter.
Retail rates are what you get at a currency exchange desk or bank. They include a spread (markup) of 1–5% or more.
Credit card rates are usually close to the mid-market rate but include a 1–3% foreign transaction fee.
ATM rates abroad are often better than exchange desks but vary by bank and network.

The rate displayed here is the mid-market reference rate. Actual rates when exchanging money will differ depending on where and how you exchange.

Major World Currencies

Code	Currency	Region
USD	US Dollar	United States
EUR	Euro	Eurozone (20 countries)
GBP	British Pound Sterling	United Kingdom
JPY	Japanese Yen	Japan
CAD	Canadian Dollar	Canada
AUD	Australian Dollar	Australia
CHF	Swiss Franc	Switzerland
CNY	Chinese Yuan Renminbi	China
INR	Indian Rupee	India
MXN	Mexican Peso	Mexico

Practical Tips for Currency Exchange

Check rates before traveling — knowing the mid-market rate lets you spot poor deals at airport currency desks, which often charge 5–10% above market.
Use a multi-currency card abroad — cards like Wise or Revolut convert at close to the mid-market rate with minimal fees.
Avoid "no commission" exchanges — these typically embed their profit in a poor exchange rate rather than charging a visible fee.
For large transfers — specialist services like Wise, OFX, or your bank's wire transfer will offer significantly better rates than retail currency exchange.
Invoice in your preferred currency — freelancers working internationally should consider which currency to invoice in, as exchange rate fluctuations can affect earnings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often are exchange rates updated?▼

Exchange rates are updated daily from open exchange rate data sources. They are not real-time tick-by-tick rates — for financial transactions requiring exact rates, always check with your bank or payment processor.

How accurate are the rates for international transfers?▼

The rates shown are mid-market rates — the midpoint between buy and sell rates. Banks and transfer services add a spread of 0.5–3% above the mid-market rate. The converter shows what the rate theoretically is, not what you'll actually pay.

Which currencies are supported?▼

150+ currencies including all major world currencies, most minor currencies, and some cryptocurrencies. Search by currency code (USD, EUR, GBP) or country name.

Why is the rate different from my bank?▼

Banks apply a margin above the mid-market rate for currency conversion — this is how they profit from the exchange. The difference between the mid-market rate shown here and your bank's rate is the bank's margin, typically 1–3% for major currencies.

Can I see historical exchange rates?▼

The tool shows current rates only. For historical rate data, financial data providers like the European Central Bank or OANDA provide historical rate archives.

Does this account for transaction fees?▼

No — the converter shows the raw exchange rate only. Your actual cost of converting currency includes the exchange rate spread, transfer fees, and any service charges, which vary by provider.

What currencies are supported?▼

Major world currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD, CHF, CNY, INR, and more.

How It Works

Enter the amountType the amount you want to convert. The conversion updates in real time.

Select currenciesChoose source and target currencies from the dropdown. Supports 150+ currencies.

Read the resultThe converted amount and current exchange rate are shown. Rates are updated daily from open exchange rate sources.

When to Use This Tool

→Checking the approximate cost of a purchase in a foreign currency before buying
→Converting an invoice amount to your local currency for accounting purposes
→Comparing prices in different currencies when making a purchase decision
→Getting a quick currency reference while traveling or planning a trip

🔒 Privacy & Security

Currency conversion fetches exchange rates from a public API — only the rate lookup request is made, not your specific conversion amount. The calculation itself runs in your browser.

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