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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/openratesapi/openrates
- Owner: openratesapi
- Created: 2018-04-27T23:50:25.000Z (over 6 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2018-04-28T00:00:22.000Z (over 6 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-05-29T05:13:04.787Z (4 months ago)
- Size: 7.81 KB
- Stars: 66
- Watchers: 5
- Forks: 4
- Open Issues: 10
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# OpenRates API
OpenRates is a free JSON API delivering accurate and up-to-date currency exchange rate data sourced directly from the [European Central Bank](https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/index.en.html). Our aim is to offer an out-of-the-box, reliable currency API service at no cost and without the need of registering an account.
Exchange rates are updated daily at around 4:00pm CET.
## Using the API
### Latest Rates
Query the API for the latest available exchange rates.
```http
GET http://api.openrates.io/latest
```
### Historical Rates
Query the API for historical exchange rate data as of the year 1999.
```http
GET http://api.openrates.io/2010-10-12
```
### Base Currency
The default base currency is Euro. In order to change the base currency, simply append the **base** parameter and set it to your preferred 3-letter currency code.
```http
GET http://api.openrates.io/latest?base=USD
```
### Specify Currencies
You can also limit the API result to specific currencies. In order to do so, specify the **symbols** parameter and set it to your preferred list of comma-separated 3-letter currency codes.
```http
GET http://api.openrates.io/latest?symbols=USD,GBP
```
### JSONP
The OpenRates API also supports cross-domain JSONP requests. Simply add the **callback** parameter to your request and set it to your preferred function name.
```http
GET http://api.openrates.io/latest?callback=MY_CALLBACK
```
### HTTPS
All queries can also be made using HTTPS.
```http
GET https://api.openrates.io/latest
```
### Questions?
For questions please feel free to contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).