Audience
Companies that need an API for reliable exchange rates and currency conversions
About Currency Layer
Currency Layer is an API, Reliable Exchange Rates & Currency Conversion for your Business.
Accurate Exchange Rates for 168 World Currencies with data updates ranging from every 60 minutes down to stunning 60 seconds. Delivered in portable JSON format for maximum usability, ease of integration, and compatibility with any of your applications. Get Historical Rates, have our API convert single amounts for you, get a currency's change parameters, switch Source Currency, and more. If you ever need more than the Free Plan - get advanced API Access - Subscriptions Plans starting at Startup-friendly USD 9.99 per month. Once signed up, you will be able to try out the API's features as you go through their Documentation.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$9.99 per month
Free Version:
Free Version available.
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Currency Layer
Founded: 2015
Austria
currencylayer.com
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