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ActionExchangeRate-APIUpdated June 2026

How do I get the current exchange rate for a currency pair?

Short answer: You can get exchange rate in ExchangeRate-API by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the ExchangeRate-API Get Exchange Rate action to a workflow, map its 2 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
Base Currency
base
stringRequiredBase Currency
Target Currency
target
stringRequiredTarget Currency. e.g. "EUR"
Sample request
{
  "base": "{{trigger.base}}",
  "target": "EUR"
}
Returns
{
  "result": "success",
  "base_code": "USD",
  "target_code": "EUR",
  "conversion_rate": 0.9215
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Exchange Rate.

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 Get Exchange Rate.

What does the Get Exchange Rate action do in ExchangeRate-API?
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.
What inputs does Get Exchange Rate require?
Required: Base Currency, Target Currency. 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 Get Exchange Rate support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Exchange Rate 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
Convert Currency Amount
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.
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