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CurrencyBeacon

Real-time and historical currency exchange rates with free tier.

CurrencyBeacon API is a free Currency Exchange API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Currency Exchange
Visit documentation ↗currencybeacon.com

About CurrencyBeacon

CurrencyBeacon is a developer-friendly currency rates REST API with code samples, SDK-ready JSON responses, and an MCP server for AI agents.

Provider
CurrencyBeacon
Website
currencybeacon.com ↗

Details from currencybeacon.com.

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CurrencyBeacon API FAQ

Who provides the CurrencyBeacon API?

The CurrencyBeacon API is provided by CurrencyBeacon (currencybeacon.com). CurrencyBeacon is a developer-friendly currency rates REST API with code samples, SDK-ready JSON responses, and an MCP server for AI agents.

Is the CurrencyBeacon API free?

Yes. The CurrencyBeacon API is listed in the Currency Exchange category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the CurrencyBeacon API require an API key?

Yes. The CurrencyBeacon API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the CurrencyBeacon API from the browser?

Yes. The CurrencyBeacon API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the CurrencyBeacon API support HTTPS?

Yes. The CurrencyBeacon API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.