Free Forever

Currency API
for Developers

Real-time exchange rates, historical data, and precious metals. One API call away.

593 currencies 57 years history <100ms 99.9% uptime

curl "https://api.unirateapi.com/api/rates?api_key=YOUR_KEY&from=USD"

const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.unirateapi.com/api/rates?api_key=YOUR_KEY&from=USD'
);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data.rates.EUR); // 0.92

import requests

response = requests.get('https://api.unirateapi.com/api/rates',
    params={'api_key': 'YOUR_KEY', 'from': 'USD'})
data = response.json()
print(data['rates']['EUR'])  # 0.92

require 'net/http'
require 'json'

uri = URI('https://api.unirateapi.com/api/rates?api_key=YOUR_KEY&from=USD')
data = JSON.parse(Net::HTTP.get(uri))
puts data['rates']['EUR']  # 0.92

<?php
$response = file_get_contents(
    'https://api.unirateapi.com/api/rates?api_key=YOUR_KEY&from=USD'
);
$data = json_decode($response, true);
echo $data['rates']['EUR'];  // 0.92

Response 200 OK

{
  "amount": 1,
  "base": "USD",
  "rates": { "EUR": 0.92, "GBP": 0.79, ... },
  "results": { "EUR": 0.92, "GBP": 0.79, ... }
}

30 req/min

Free tier limit

<100ms

Avg response time

99.9%

SLA uptime

Every 15 min

Rate updates

API Endpoints

Everything you need to integrate currency data

GET /api/rates

Get current exchange rates for any currency pair

"rates": {"EUR": 0.92, "GBP": 0.79}

GET /api/convert

Convert amounts between any two currencies

"result": 92.50

GET /api/historical/rates

Get rates for any date since 1999

"EUR": 0.89, "date": "2020-01-15"

GET /api/historical/timeseries

Get rates over a date range (up to 5 years)

"data": {"2024-01-01": {...}}

GET /api/currencies

List all 593 supported currencies

"USD": "US Dollar", "EUR": "Euro"

GET /api/commodities/rates PRO

Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium prices

"XAU": 2650.50

View All 12 Endpoints

Everything You Need

A complete currency data solution with powerful features for developers

Simple Integration

2 lines of code in any language. Clean REST API design.

593 Currencies

170+ FIAT currencies and 420+ cryptocurrencies supported.

57 Years History

Forex since 1999, precious metals since 1968.

Bank-Grade Data

Sourced from central banks and trusted institutions.

EU VAT Rates

All EU countries with standard and reduced rates.

Time Series API

Query date ranges up to 5 years of historical data.

Multiple Formats

JSON, XML, CSV, and JSONP response formats.

Real-time Updates

Rates updated every 15 minutes throughout the day.

Beyond Traditional Currencies

One API for crypto, commodities, and precious metals. Access 420+ cryptocurrencies and 57 years of metals data.

Cryptocurrencies

Included in Free tier

BTC

ETH

LTC

+420

Real-time rates for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 420+ altcoins. Convert between any crypto and fiat pair.

Precious Metals

Pro tier feature

Gold

Silver

Platinum

Palladium

57 years of historical data (since 1968). Official benchmark prices from global markets.

Explore All Supported Assets

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free, upgrade when you need more

Monthly Yearly 2 free months

Free Tier

$0 /month

Perfect for testing and personal projects

593 currencies (FIAT + Crypto)
Historical forex data
200 requests/day
EU VAT rates included
Precious metals API

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Pro Tier

$9 /month

For production apps and businesses

25,000 requests/day (750,000/month)
1,000 historical requests/day (30,000/month)
Historical forex data (1999-2026)
Precious Metals API (Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium)
58 years metals history (1968-2026)
Time series data
All Free tier features
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much historical data do you have?

We provide 27 years of historical forex data (since 1999), 57 years of precious metals data (since 1968), and cryptocurrency data since Bitcoin's inception in 2009.

Are there any usage limits?

Free tier includes 30 requests per minute. This is sufficient for most use cases. Pro tier offers higher limits for production applications.

How many currencies do you support?

We support 593 currencies total: 170+ FIAT currencies and 420+ cryptocurrencies - one of the most comprehensive coverages available.

Is the API really free?

Yes! The free tier is completely free forever with no credit card required. Pro features like precious metals require a paid subscription.

Where do you get your data from?

We source data from central banks, market data providers, and trusted financial institutions worldwide.

How often are rates updated?

Rates are updated every 15 minutes throughout the trading day, ensuring you always have access to current market data.

Currency API for Developers