# X-Rates Convert Currency API

> Performs a currency conversion from one currency to another for a given amount. Returns the converted value and a text representation. Conversion uses the latest available rate.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/x-rates/convert-currency
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/x-rates/convert-currency#api

## Facts

- Provider: X-Rates
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/x-rates/convert-currency`
- Price: $0.03 per call
- Capabilities: api, x rates, finance, forex
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/x-rates/convert-currency` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `to` | string | yes |  |
| `from` | string | yes | USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD |
| `amount` | number | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the X-Rates Convert Currency API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/x-rates/convert-currency with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the X-Rates Convert Currency API cost?

$0.03 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the X-Rates Convert Currency API accept?

Required: to (string) and from (one of USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD). Optional: amount (number). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the X-Rates Convert Currency API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a X-Rates developer account or API key?

No. X-Rates Convert Currency runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for X-Rates API access separately.

## README

### X-Rates Convert Currency API

Performs a currency conversion from one currency to another for a given amount. Returns the converted value and a text representation. Conversion uses the latest available rate.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "x-rates/convert-currency", "to": "EUR", "from": "USD", "amount": 100.0}'
```

The result is returned in `outputs[0].data`.

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `from` | string | Yes | Source currency code (e.g. USD, EUR, GBP). One of: `USD`, `EUR`, `GBP`, `JPY`, `CHF`, `CAD`, `AUD`. |
| `to` | string | Yes | Target currency code (e.g. EUR, JPY, GBP). |
| `amount` | number | No | Amount to convert. |

#### Pricing

Flat $0.03 per call. Failed calls are not charged.