ActionExchangeRate-APIUpdated September 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.
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.
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 run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message ExchangeRate-API returned, so you can fix the input and run the workflow again. Automatic retries are built into HTTP steps only, where you can also set your own retry count and delay.
Does Convert Currency Amount support batch operations?
Run Convert Currency Amount inside a loop to process each item in an array. TinyCommand does not throttle calls for you, so for large arrays add a Delay step if you need to stay within ExchangeRate-API's rate limits.
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