ActionExchangeRate-APIUpdated May 2026

How do I convert a currency amount via ExchangeRate-API?

Short answer: Drop the "ExchangeRate-API → Convert Currency Amount" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 2 ExchangeRate-API actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
From Currency base	string	Required	From Currency
To Currency target	string	Required	To Currency
Amount amount	number	Required	Amount

Sample request

{
  "base": "{{trigger.base}}",
  "target": "{{trigger.target}}",
  "amount": "{{trigger.amount}}"
}

Returns

{
  "result": "success",
  "base_code": "USD",
  "target_code": "EUR",
  "conversion_rate": 0.9215,
  "conversion_result": 92.15
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Convert Currency Amount.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → ExchangeRate-API

1 Gmail triggers

Slack → ExchangeRate-API

13 Slack triggers

Google Sheets → ExchangeRate-API

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → ExchangeRate-API

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Convert Currency Amount.

What does the Convert Currency Amount action do in ExchangeRate-API?

Converts a specific amount from one currency to another using current rates. Returns the converted amount plus the rate used. For "customer paid in EUR → convert to USD for reporting" workflows.

What inputs does Convert Currency Amount require?

Required: From Currency, To Currency, Amount. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if ExchangeRate-API returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Convert Currency Amount support batch operations?

Yes. Run Convert Currency Amount inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles ExchangeRate-API's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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