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OpenFxRates Documentation

Reliable, real-time and historical foreign exchange rates API

Real-time and historical foreign exchange rates for 160+ currencies. Simple API. Reliable data. Enterprise ready.

⚡ Real-Time Rates

Get updated exchange rates multiple times per minute with high accuracy and low latency. Perfect for live trading and currency conversion applications.

📊 Historical Data

Access historical exchange rates for any date. Perform backtesting, trend analysis, and generate comprehensive financial reports with years of data.

🌍 Global Coverage

Support for 160+ currencies from around the world. Convert between any currency pair with consistent, reliable pricing.

🔐 Secure & Reliable

Bank-grade security with API key authentication and HTTPS encryption. 99.99% uptime SLA with multiple redundant data centers.

⚙️ Easy Integration

Simple REST API with clear documentation. SDKs and code examples for PHP, JavaScript, Python, and more. Get started in minutes.

💰 Flexible Pricing

Free tier to get started, scalable plans for growth, and custom enterprise solutions. Only pay for what you use.

Why Choose OpenFXRates?

The most reliable and developer-friendly forex API solution

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Accurate Pricing

Real-time rates from trusted data sources with precision to 6 decimal places for all currency pairs.

Fast Performance

Sub-100ms response times globally distributed across multiple data centers for optimal performance.

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Comprehensive API

Everything you need for currency operations including rates, conversion, and historical data access.

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Developer Friendly

Clear documentation, interactive API explorer, and code examples in PHP, JavaScript, and Python.

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Enterprise Ready

Bank-grade security, 99.99% uptime SLA, and dedicated infrastructure for mission-critical applications.

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Great Support

Dedicated support team available 24/7 to help with technical issues and integration questions.

Get Started in 3 Steps

1

Sign Up

Create a free account at openfxrates.com and get your API key instantly.

2

Read Docs

Follow our comprehensive guide with code examples in your favorite language.

3

Build

Integrate the API into your application and start converting currencies.