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Open Exchange Rates API
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Open Exchange Rates 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
- Uptime (30 days)
- 100%
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About Open Exchange Rates
Open Exchange Rates provides a simple, lightweight and portable JSON API with live and historical foreign exchange (forex) rates, via a simple and easy-to-integrate API, in JSON format. Data are tracked and blended algorithmically from multiple reliable sources, ensuring fair and unbiased consisten…
- Provider
- Open Exchange Rates
- Website
- docs.openexchangerates.org ↗
Details from docs.openexchangerates.org.
Key facts
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS

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Open Exchange Rates API FAQ
Who provides the Open Exchange Rates API?
The Open Exchange Rates API is provided by Open Exchange Rates (docs.openexchangerates.org). Open Exchange Rates provides a simple, lightweight and portable JSON API with live and historical foreign exchange (forex) rates, via a simple and easy-to-integrate API, in JSON format. Data are tracked and blended algorithmically from multiple reliable sources, ensuring fair and unbiased consisten…
Is the Open Exchange Rates API free?
Yes. The Open Exchange Rates 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 Open Exchange Rates API require an API key?
Yes. The Open Exchange Rates API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.
Can I call the Open Exchange Rates API from the browser?
Yes. The Open Exchange Rates API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.
Does the Open Exchange Rates API support HTTPS?
Yes. The Open Exchange Rates API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.
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