/currency namespace · APlicious

Currency conversion API — live rates for 170 currencies, free tier

Get live and historical exchange rates, convert amounts, and track purchasing power across 170 currencies — all from the same key you use for every other APlicious endpoint.

170currencies supported

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GET /api/v1/currency/convert

const res = await fetch(
  'https://aplicious.com/api/v1/currency/convert' +
  '?from=USD&to=INR&amount=100',
  { headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'lapi_live_••••' } }
);
const { data } = await res.json();
// { from: "USD", to: "INR", amount: 100,
//   converted: 8341.50, rate: 83.415,
//   updated_at: "2026-06-22T09:00:00Z" }

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What's included in /currency

Live rates

Exchange rates updated every 60 seconds from aggregated banking and market sources.

Historical rates

Daily close rates back to 2010 for any currency pair — great for charts and audits.

Batch conversion

Convert one amount to multiple target currencies in a single request — no loop needed.

Purchasing power parity

PPP-adjusted equivalent values between countries — useful for B2B SaaS pricing pages.

170 currencies

All ISO 4217 currencies including exotic pairs, plus the top 20 stablecoins.

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Free tier — 500 calls/month, no credit card. Upgrade when you need more.

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Frequently asked questions

How often are exchange rates updated?

Live rates update every 60 seconds during market hours. Off-hours rates are the last close price.

Is the free tier rate-limited?

Free tier allows 500 calls/month at 10 req/sec. Starter (10K/month) is enough for most small production apps.

Do you support crypto-to-fiat conversion?

Yes. Use crypto ticker symbols (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.) as the from= or to= parameter.

Can I get a list of all supported currencies?

Yes. GET /api/v1/currency/list returns all 170 currencies with their ISO codes and full names.

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