Open Exchange Rates
FX & Currency Free key (no card)
AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limitFree plan: 1,000 requests/month, hourly rate updates, USD base only.
Documentation: support.openexchangerates.org ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
Foreign exchange rate API with 200+ currencies. The forever-free plan includes 1,000 requests per month with hourly updates (USD base). Signup is free with no credit card; you get an app ID used as the API key.
Details
Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.
Auth: Free key (no card)
Rate limit: Free plan: 1,000 requests/month, hourly rate updates, USD base only.
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: Live price conversion E-commerce localization Travel apps
Setup
- Sign up for the free plan (no credit card).
- Copy your App ID from the dashboard.
- Call the latest endpoint with ?app_id=YOUR_APP_ID.
Example
GET https://openexchangerates.org/api/latest.json?app_id=YOUR_APP_IDUse cases
- Converting prices in e-commerce checkouts
- Travel budgeting and expense apps
- Hourly rate alerts and dashboards