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HomeCategoriesData & AnalyticsCurrencyScoop API

CurrencyScoop API

Data & Analytics · Finance

CurrencyScoop is a foreign exchange data API that provides developers with real-time and historical exchange rate data for over 168 currencies worldwide, including the Nigerian Naira. Built for fintech developers, e-commerce platforms, and financial applications, CurrencyScoop delivers accurate, up-to-date rates through a simple RESTful API with clear documentation and reliable uptime.

CurrencyScoop API Highlights

CurrencyScoop API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.

Authentication

API Key

Rate Limit

100 requests/month free; varies by paid plan

Sandbox Mode
✗ Not Available
Webhooks
Not verified yet
Supported Regions
NigeriaNigeriaGhanaGhanaKenyaKenya
CurrencyScoop API Services
Real-time ratesHistorical dataCurrency conversionNGN support
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CurrencyScoop API is best for:

Payment processing, travel bookings, and currency conversion widgets

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API Pricing Model
  • Free plan with 100 requests/month
  • paid plans from $14/month

CurrencyScoop API Core Features & Capabilities

Features Included

Real-time ratesHistorical dataCurrency conversionNGN supportJSON response

Required Access Documents for CurrencyScoop API

  • CurrencyScoop AccountRequired
    Sign up at currencyscoop.com to get free API key

Different CurrencyScoop API use cases

  • Nigerian e-commerce pricing:Display USD and GBP prices alongside NGN for Nigerian e-commerce stores selling imported goods
  • Remittance rate display:Show live exchange rates for Nigerians sending or receiving international money transfers
  • Fintech FX widget:Embed live currency conversion calculators in Nigerian banking and fintech applications

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