ActionExchangeRate-APIUpdated June 2026

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

Short answer: You can convert currency amount in ExchangeRate-API by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the ExchangeRate-API Convert Currency Amount action to a workflow, map its 3 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
From Currency
base
stringRequiredFrom Currency
To Currency
target
stringRequiredTo Currency
Amount
amount
numberRequiredAmount
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.

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. TinyCommand handles ExchangeRate-API's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other ExchangeRate-API actions.

Action
Get Exchange Rate
Returns the latest exchange rate between two currencies. For "show price in user's local currency" workflows or for "report total revenue normalised to USD" daily rollups.
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