Currency Converter
Convert an amount between any two currencies using daily reference rates. The result updates as you type, and a table shows the same amount in other major currencies.
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How to use Currency Converter
- Enter the amount you want to convert.
- Choose the currency you have and the currency you want.
- Read the converted amount and the exchange rate used.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or check the table for other currencies.
Currency Converter features
More than 160 currencies
Major, minor and many less common currencies, searchable by code or name.
Daily reference rates
Rates are refreshed several times a day from a published source, and the date is shown.
Rate and inverse
See how much one unit of each currency is worth in the other.
Multi-currency table
The entered amount converted into a set of widely used currencies.
Instant updates
Changing the amount recalculates immediately without contacting the server again.
Remembers your pair
Your last-used currencies are kept in your browser for next time.
When to use Currency Converter
- Estimating the cost of an overseas purchase or trip.
- Converting an invoice or salary quoted in another currency.
- Comparing prices between international online shops.
- Getting a quick reference rate for budgeting or reporting.
Currency Converter FAQ
Where do the exchange rates come from?
From a published reference-rate feed that aggregates central bank and market data. The source and the date of the rates are shown beneath the result. If that source is unavailable, European Central Bank reference rates are used instead.
How often are rates updated?
The source publishes rates once a day and this site refreshes its copy every few hours. They are indicative reference rates, not live trading prices.
Will I get this rate from my bank or card?
Usually not exactly. Banks, card issuers and money-transfer services add a margin and sometimes a fee, so the rate you receive is typically one to four percent worse than the mid-market reference rate.
What is the mid-market rate?
It is the midpoint between the prices at which currency is bought and sold on the wholesale market. It is the fairest single figure for comparison and is what converters like this one display.
Can I use these rates for accounting or trading?
They are suitable for estimates. For accounting, tax or trading, use the official rate required by your authority or the actual rate applied to your transaction.
Understanding exchange rates
An exchange rate is the price of one currency expressed in another. Most major currencies float: their rates move continuously as banks, businesses and investors trade, responding to interest rates, inflation, trade flows and expectations. Some currencies are pegged, with a central bank holding the rate at or near a fixed value against the dollar or euro.
There is no single “the” rate. The wholesale market has a buying and a selling price, and retail customers are quoted rates with a margin on top. A reference rate, such as the one a central bank publishes each working day, is a snapshot intended for comparison and bookkeeping. When you exchange money, compare the total you will receive after all fees rather than the headline rate alone.