Free Foreign Exchange & Crypto Rates API with 26 Years of Historical Data

Access 593 real-time and historical forex rates alongside EU VAT rates through UniRateAPI's completely free API. With 26 years of historical data (1999–2025) and cryptocurrency rates since Bitcoin's inception, our platform offers unparalleled financial data coverage—no credit card required.

Key Features

📊 Comprehensive Historical Data

26-year forex archive: Track exchange rate trends since 1999.
Crypto history: Includes Bitcoin (2009) and 420+ other cryptocurrencies.

🌍 Global Currency Coverage

593 currencies: 170+ FIAT and 420+ cryptocurrencies across 150+ countries.
Real-time updates: Rates sourced from the European Central Bank (ECB) and trusted financial institutions.

⚡ Developer-Friendly Integration

RESTful API: Simple implementation with just 2 lines of code.
Multiple formats: JSON, XML, CSV, TSV, and JSONP responses.

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How to Use the API

1. Retrieve Current Exchange Rates

GET `/api/rates`

Example Response:

{
  "base": "USD",
  "rates": {
    "EUR": 0.85,
    "GBP": 0.73,
    "JPY": 110.0
  }
}

2. Convert Currency Amounts

GET `/api/convert`

Example Response:

{
  "amount": 100,
  "from": "USD",
  "to": "EUR",
  "result": 85.0
}

3. Access Historical Data

Single-date rates: /api/historical/rates
Time-series (5-year max): /api/historical/timeseries

Why Choose UniRateAPI?

✅ Always Free: No usage limits or hidden fees.
✅ Enterprise-Grade Sources: ECB, commercial banks, and financial providers.
✅ Daily Updates: Fresh data synced every 24 hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How accurate are the exchange rates?

Rates are validated against ECB and bank feeds, updated in real-time during market hours.

❓ Is there a rate limit?

30 requests/minute to ensure service stability.

❓ Can I use this for commercial projects?

Yes! Attribution is required (e.g., "Exchange Rates By UniRateAPI").

Supported Currencies

Type	Count	Examples
FIAT	170+	USD, EUR, JPY
Crypto	420+	BTC, ETH, LTC

Attribution Requirement:
Exchange Rates By UniRateAPI

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