Quickstart Guide | Currencylayer

All registered users, whether on a free or paid plan, can use our Quickstart Guide to explore the full range of API functionalities with just one click.

Existing users: Access the Quickstart Guide below.
New users: Create an account and get started immediately.

Get onboarded with the Currencylayer API and start retrieving currency data in just a few minutes!

Step 1: Get Your API Access Key

Sign up for a free account to start using the Currencylayer API. Once registered, your personal API Access Key will be available in the Dashboard. This key is required to authenticate all API requests—keep it secure. You can reset it anytime from your Account Dashboard.

Get free API Access Key

Step 2: API Endpoints

Currencylayer provides several endpoints to access different kinds of currency data. All requests start with this Base URL:

Simply attach your unique Access Key as a query parameter:

Step 3: Make API Requests

LIVE

Note: Click the URL above to get the most recent exchange rates for USD, AUD, CAD, PLN, and MXN.

HISTORICAL

Note: Click the URL above to request historical rates from a specific date.

CONVERT

TIMEFRAME

CHANGE

Step 4: First API Call

This is just the beginning of what the Currencylayer API can do. Start by making simple requests using the live endpoint or explore other endpoints like historical and convert.

For advanced integration guides, code examples, and more features, refer to the official API Documentation.

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