Enter an amount, choose your From Currency and To Currency, and get the converted value at the current mid-market rate. The Currency Converter supports major world currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD, CHF, CNY, INR, and more — plus shows you the exchange rate and inverse rate so you always know what you're getting.
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This calculator uses mid-market rates — the midpoint between the buy and sell rates on global currency markets. These are widely used as a fair reference rate. Keep in mind that banks and money transfer services typically add a margin on top of this rate, so the rate you receive when actually exchanging money may differ.
Each financial institution sets its own buy and sell rates, which include a spread (profit margin) on top of the interbank or mid-market rate. Factors like transaction volume, operational costs, and competitive pricing all influence how much markup is applied. That's why you'll often see different rates at a bank, airport kiosk, or online transfer service.
The interbank rate is the rate at which large banks trade currencies with each other. It's essentially the wholesale rate for foreign exchange and is not typically available to individual consumers. The mid-market rate (used here) is derived from the interbank rate and is a good benchmark for comparing exchange rates from providers.
This converter supports 20 of the world's most widely traded currencies, including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD, CHF, CNY, INR, HKD, SGD, MXN, BRL, SEK, NOK, NZD, ZAR, AED, KRW, and TRY. These cover the vast majority of international travel and business transactions.
Currency markets are open 24 hours on weekdays, but rates fluctuate constantly based on economic data, geopolitical events, and market sentiment. Generally, exchanging during peak trading hours (when major markets like London and New York overlap) can offer better liquidity. For large amounts, watching rate trends over days or weeks can help you find a favorable moment.
The most cost-effective options are usually using a debit or credit card with no foreign transaction fees, or withdrawing from a local ATM at your destination. Avoid airport exchange kiosks which tend to offer poor rates. Checking the mid-market rate beforehand (as shown in this tool) helps you evaluate whether the rate you're being offered is fair.
The inverse rate tells you how much of the 'From' currency one unit of the 'To' currency is worth. For example, if 1 USD = 0.86 EUR, then the inverse rate is 1 EUR = 1.16 USD. It's useful when you want to think about the conversion from the other direction.
The rates used in this calculator are representative mid-market reference rates based on commonly published data. For live, real-time rates with second-by-second updates, dedicated platforms like XE.com or OANDA are recommended, especially for time-sensitive financial decisions or large transactions.