Currency Converter

How to Use Currency Converter

1. Enter the amount you want to convert in the top input field.
2. Choose the source and target currencies from the dropdowns — common pairs like USD, EUR, INR, GBP appear first.
3. Click the swap ⇄ button to reverse the pair, and see the converted amount, the exact rate line, and the last‑updated time.
4. For offline or cached rates, the tool automatically falls back to locally stored rates up to 12 hours old, displaying a note with the timestamp.

Benefits of Currency Converter

• Live mid‑market rates from a free API provide accurate, bank‑agnostic conversion — no hidden markup or fees.
• 150+ currencies are supported, making it useful for travel, freelancing, or international purchases.
• Rates are cached for 12 hours in your browser; you can still use the tool offline and see when rates were last refreshed.
• No sign‑up or personal data required; the conversion happens entirely in your browser with a single lightweight API call.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are the exchange rates updated?

Rates are fetched once per session and cached for 12 hours. If the API call fails, the tool uses the last saved rates and shows the date they were retrieved.

Why does my bank give a different rate?

Banks add a markup of 2–4% over the mid‑market rate shown here. This tool gives the raw interbank rate, which is the baseline before any margin.

Can I use this converter offline?

Yes, after the first fetch, rates are stored locally. When offline, the converter shows cached rates and the timestamp so you can judge freshness.

Is Currency Converter free and private?

Yes — it is 100% free, needs no sign-up, and everything runs in your browser; your data never leaves your device.