CurrencyFreaks

CurrencyFreaks is a free currency exchange rate API that provides real-time and historical forex data for 1,026 world currencies through a REST API returning JSON or XML.

What is CurrencyFreaks?

CurrencyFreaks is a developer-focused API that accepts requests with your API key and optional currency filters, then returns current or historical mid-market exchange rates in JSON or XML format. It covers 166 fiat currencies, 4 precious metals, and 856 cryptocurrencies, with data sourced from trusted forex exchanges, cryptocurrency exchanges, and national banks. The service runs on a globally distributed infrastructure using geolocation-based routing for low latency.

Key Features

• 1,026 supported currencies — Includes 166 fiat currencies, 4 metals, and 856 cryptocurrencies, updated every minute.
• Real-time and historical data — Current rates refreshed each minute; historical data available back to 1984.
• SSL encryption on all plans — Every API request is secured, even on the free tier.
• JSON and XML output — Choose your preferred format; documentation includes working examples in Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby, Swift, and more.
• Speed and reliability — Geolocation routing delivers 20–40 ms average latency worldwide; see status page for uptime details.
• Priority customer support — Contact via email (Contact by email) or the contact form.
• Free tier with no credit card — 1,000 API calls per month at no cost; SSL, JSON/XML, and USD base currency included.

Who should use CurrencyFreaks?

• Fintech platforms and trading applications — Integrate live FX rates for currency conversion and pricing in apps and trading workflows.
• Developers building global products — Add currency conversion, localised pricing, or IP-to-currency detection with a single API call.
• Businesses needing historical exchange rate analytics — Retrieve historical data back to 1984 for reporting, trend analysis, or reference rate feeds.

What can you do with CurrencyFreaks?

• Real-time currency conversion — Send a GET request to https://api.currencyfreaks.com/v2.0/rates/latest?apikey=YOUR_KEY and receive rates for all 1,026 currencies in one response.
• Historical rate lookups — Use the same endpoint pattern with a date parameter to get past rates for backtesting or auditing.
• Filter by specific symbols — Reduce payload size by specifying only the currencies you need, with any base currency (free tier uses USD base).
• IP-to-currency detection — Identify a user’s local currency from their IP address, useful for e-commerce checkout flows.

How does CurrencyFreaks work?

Send an HTTP GET request to the API endpoint with your API key and optional parameters (base currency, symbols, date). The service returns mid-market exchange rates in JSON or XML, typically in under 200 ms. Sign up in 30 seconds to get your free API key with no credit card required. For details, see the documentation.

Pricing

CurrencyFreaks offers a freemium model. The free tier includes 1,000 API calls per month, SSL encryption, USD as the base currency, and JSON/XML output, with no credit card required. Paid plans add higher call limits, additional base currencies, and premium support.

FAQ

Is the CurrencyFreaks API completely free?

Yes, the free plan provides 1,000 monthly API calls with real-time rates for all 1,026 currencies, SSL security, and JSON/XML output — no credit card needed. Upgrade only when you need higher limits or additional base currencies.

How often are exchange rates updated?

Rates are updated every minute, so your application always has the most current forex data from trusted sources.