How do I get a free Exchange Rates API API key?

To get a free Exchange Rates API API key, visit their official developer portal at https://exchangeratesapi.io/, sign up for a free developer account, and generate your API key from the dashboard. You can use it within the free tier rate limit of 250 req/month.

What is the rate limit for Exchange Rates API API?

Exchange Rates API provides a free tier rate limit of: 250 req/month. For high-throughput production requirements beyond this allowance, refer to their official documentation.

Can I use Exchange Rates API in commercial projects?

Most free endpoints permit commercial or prototyping use within fair use terms. Please inspect official provider docs for production SLAs.

Does FreeAPI store data or charge fees for this service?

No. FreeAPI is an independent API directory and developer showcase. It does not sell third-party data or charge fees; it connects developers directly to official public endpoints.

Finance & Stock MarketKey Required

Exchange Rates APIFree REST Service

Foreign currency exchange rates and reliable conversion endpoints

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Developer Workbench & Live ConsoleKey Required

Test real endpoints directly, inspect live JSON, or copy implementation code.

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Endpoint Requestauth_required

GET

curl -X GET "https://exchangeratesapi.io/api/v1/resource?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_KEY>"

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Ready for Live Evaluation

Click [ Send Request ] to dispatch a real request via FreeAPI proxy and inspect real JSON payloads.

Rate Limit

250 req/month

Auth Mode

Key Required

Security & CORS

HTTPS • CORS Ready

Protocol

REST / JSON

An external API key is required to authenticate requests with Exchange Rates API. Allowance: 250 req/month.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Technical and integration answers for Exchange Rates API.

Yes, Exchange Rates API is listed as a free endpoint on FreeAPI Directory with an allowance of: 250 req/month.

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Quota & Cost Analysis

Exchange Rates API Limitations & Free Alternatives

Unlimited Requests & Any Base Currency

Exchange Rates API Bottlenecks & Caps

Capped at just 250 requests/month (~8 calls/day), locked base currency (EUR only), and restricted historical conversion endpoints.

Alternative Advantage

Frankfurter, ExchangeIt, and FreeAPI ECB Converter deliver unlimited live and historical forex rates with zero API keys.

Direct Higher-Quota Drop-in Replacements:

FrankfurterUnlimited (Zero Auth)

Official European Central Bank rates, unrestricted base currency (USD, TRY, EUR), and historical series.

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ExchangeItUnlimited (Zero Auth)

Keyless real-time and historical conversion across 350+ fiat and crypto currencies since 1996.

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