Currency API: Real-Time Forex Data for Developers and Traders
Real-Time Forex Data with FinanceFlow Currency API
Get lightning-fast exchange rates for CHF/EUR, USD/JPY, and thousands of currency pairs. Start for free with 200 requests/month!
Get Your Free API KeyWhy Choose FinanceFlow Currency API?
FinanceFlowAPI’s Currency API empowers developers, forex traders, and businesses with unmatched real-time forex data. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Fastest Real-Time Data: Exchange rates update every 1-3 minutes for accurate trading and analytics.
- Global Currency Coverage: Access thousands of pairs, including majors (EUR/USD, USD/JPY) and exotics (AED/CHF).
- Seamless Integration: Integrate in minutes with simple HTTP GET requests and JSON responses, supported by Python, JavaScript, and PHP examples.
- Affordable Plans: Start with a free plan (200 requests/month) or upgrade to Standard ($10.99/month) or Premium ($20.99/month) for higher limits.
- Developer-Friendly Docs: Explore our open-source documentation on GitHub.
Pricing Plans
Use Cases for the Currency API
Our Currency API is ideal for a variety of applications:
- Forex Trading Platforms: Build apps with real-time exchange rates for live trading.
- Financial Dashboards: Display up-to-date currency data for business analytics.
- Trading Bots: Power automated trading strategies with fast, reliable forex data.
- E-Commerce: Enable real-time currency conversion for global transactions.
Key Endpoints
The FinanceFlow Currency API offers two powerful endpoints:
Endpoint | Description | Use Case |
---|---|---|
/currency-catalog |
Lists all supported currency pairs or filters by a currency (e.g., USD). | Discover available forex pairs. |
/currency-spot |
Provides real-time exchange rates for a specific pair or all pairs for a currency. | Power forex trading or dashboards. |
Fetch Currency Pairs with /currency-catalog
Retrieve a list of supported currency pairs or filter by a specific currency.
Request Example:
GET https://financeflowapi.com/api/v1/currency-catalog?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY¤cy=USD
Response Example:
{ "success": true, "code": 200, "message": "OK", "meta": { "timestamp": 1750598697, "request_id": "685804293fa96" }, "data": [ {"pair": "AED/USD"}, {"pair": "AUD/USD"}, {"pair": "CAD/USD"}, ... ] }
Real-Time Exchange Rates with /currency-spot
Get real-time exchange rates for a specific pair, such as CHF/EUR.
Request Example:
GET https://financeflowapi.com/api/v1/currency-spot?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY&pair=CHF/EUR
Response Example:
{ "success": true, "code": 200, "message": "OK", "meta": { "timestamp": 1750596763, "request_id": "6857fc9b44fe0" }, "data": [ { "pair": "CHF/EUR", "price": "1.0655", "open": "1.0645", "bid": "1.0655", "ask": "1.0655", "high": "1.0656", "low": "1.0604", "chg": "0.0016", "chg_percent": "0.15%", "last_update": "2025-06-21 23:59:51" } ] }
Integration Examples
Python Example
import requests API_KEY = 'your_api_key' url = f'https://financeflowapi.com/api/v1/currency-spot?api_key={API_KEY}&pair=CHF/EUR' response = requests.get(url) data = response.json() print(data)
JavaScript Example
const API_KEY = 'your_api_key'; const url = `https://financeflowapi.com/api/v1/currency-spot?api_key=${API_KEY}&pair=CHF/EUR`; fetch(url) .then(response => response.json()) .then(data => console.log(data)) .catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FinanceFlow Currency API?
It delivers real-time exchange rates for thousands of currency pairs, updated every 1-3 minutes, ideal for forex trading and financial apps.
How fast are the exchange rate updates?
Data refreshes every 1-3 minutes, ensuring you get the latest rates for accurate trading decisions.
Which currency pairs are supported?
Thousands of pairs, including majors (EUR/USD, USD/JPY) and exotics (AED/CHF), accessible via the /currency-catalog endpoint.
What support is available?
We offer email support for all plans and priority support for Premium users. Explore our documentation for quick answers.
Get Started Today
Build powerful forex applications with FinanceFlowAPI’s Currency API. Sign up for a free API key and explore our comprehensive documentation to start integrating real-time currency data now.
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