Access 593 real-time and historical forex rates plus EU VAT rates with our completely free API. 26 years of historical data since 1999, crypto rates since Bitcoin's inception. No credit card required.
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Get Free API KeyJust 2 lines of code in any programming language that supports HTTP requests.
All 593 major currencies used in 150+ countries. See supported codes.
Choose the format that works best for you.
Our forex API uses multiple sources for stable & reliable FX data.
Clear documentation, exceptional uptime record and helpful support.
We support all world's currencies. For example:
1 USD → 0.87 EUR
Currency data delivered are sourced from financial data providers and banks, including the European Central Bank, major commercial banks, and trusted financial institutions worldwide. Our forex rates are updated in real-time to ensure accuracy.
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Create Free AccountGet current forex rates between currencies
{
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"EUR": 0.85,
"GBP": 0.73,
"JPY": 110.0,
"BTC": 0.00001
}
}
Convert amount between currencies
{
"amount": 100,
"from": "USD",
"to": "EUR",
"result": 85.0
}
Get historical forex rates for a specific date
{
"date": "2024-01-01",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"EUR": 0.90,
"GBP": 0.79,
"JPY": 148.5
}
}
Get time series data for a date range (max 5 years)
{
"start_date": "2024-01-01",
"end_date": "2024-01-03",
"base": "USD",
"data": {
"2024-01-01": {"EUR": 0.90},
"2024-01-02": {"EUR": 0.89},
"2024-01-03": {"EUR": 0.88}
}
}
List all available currencies
{
"currencies": [
"USD", "EUR", "GBP", "JPY",
"BTC", "ETH", "AUD", "CAD"
],
"count": 593
}
Get historical data availability per currency
{
"currencies": {
"EUR": {
"earliest_date": "1999-01-01",
"latest_date": "2025-12-31",
"total_days": 9664
}
},
"total_currencies": 170
}
Get current VAT rates for EU countries
{
"vat_rates": {
"DE": {
"country_code": "DE",
"country_name": "Germany",
"vat_rate": 19.0
},
"FR": {
"country_code": "FR",
"country_name": "France",
"vat_rate": 20.0
}
}
}
Built by developers, for developers. Our forex rates API is designed to be simple, intuitive, and powerful for all your forex data needs.
// Example JavaScript implementation
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.unirateapi.com/api/rates?' +
'api_key=your-api-key&from=USD'
);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data.rates);
Get real-time cryptocurrency exchange rates alongside traditional currencies. Access data for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies.
Start Using Crypto APIAccess comprehensive historical exchange rates from 1999 to present day, plus crypto data since Bitcoin's launch in 2009.
No hidden fees, no credit card required, no usage limits. Start using our forex API immediately and scale unlimited.
170+ FIAT currencies and 420+ cryptocurrencies. The most comprehensive forex rates coverage available.
Get up-to-date exchange rates from reliable financial sources updated continuously throughout the day.
Easy to integrate with any programming language or platform. RESTful API with JSON responses.
Data sourced from European Central Bank, major banks, and trusted financial institutions worldwide.
Get current VAT rates for all EU member states directly from European Commission data.
All data is updated daily to ensure you always have the most current rates and information.
We provide 26 years of historical forex data dating back to 1999, plus cryptocurrency data since Bitcoin's inception in 2009. Access any historical exchange rate with our time series API.
No! Our forex rates API is completely free with unlimited requests. We believe in providing unrestricted access to forex rates data. We do have a rate limit of 30 requests per minute to prevent abuse.
We support 593 currencies total: 170+ FIAT currencies and 420+ cryptocurrencies. This is one of the most comprehensive forex rates coverage available.
Yes! Our forex rates API is completely free forever. No credit card required, no hidden fees, and no usage limits. Start using our forex data immediately.
We source our forex rates from trusted providers including the European Central Bank, major commercial banks, and established financial institutions worldwide.
Yes! We provide real-time forex rates updated continuously throughout the trading day, plus comprehensive cryptocurrency pricing data for all major digital assets.
Our forex rates API offers an extensive range of world currencies with 26 years of historical data. Below are some of our 593 supported currencies and cryptocurrencies.
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