21 Best Currency Exchange APIs in Nigeria

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Written by Editorial Staffs as at 8th June, 2026

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1Forge
Alpha Vantage
Amdoren
Breet API
Currency-api
Currencyapi
CurrencyFreaks
CurrencyLayer
CurrencyScoop
ExchangeRate-API
Exchangerate.host
Fincra
Fixer.io
Frankfurter
FxRatesAPI
Kora
Monierate
Open Exchange Rates
Quidax
VATComply.com
XE Currency Data API
PricingFree: 500 requests/day. Paid from $10/month.Free: 25 requests/day. Premium from $50/month for higher limits.Free plan available with daily limits.Free to integrate. Breet charges a small percentage fee on each conversion transaction.Completely free, no rate limitsFree: 300 requests/month, 1 update/day. Paid from $9.99/month for real-time rates.Free tier: 1000 requests/month, Enterprise plansFree: 100 requests/month. Paid from $9.99/month for hourly updates and more requests.Free tier: 5000 requests/month, Premium availableFree tier: 1,500 requests/month. Paid plans from $10/month for higher limits.Free tier: 100 requests/month. Paid plans from $9.99/month. (Previously fully free — changed in 2023.)Varies by payment channel (domestic, international, remittance). Request pricing from sales team.Free tier: 100 requests/month, Paid from €10/monthCompletely free, no rate limitsFree tier: 100 requests/day, Paid: $9.99/monthFree setup + 1.5% per local transaction (cards, bank, USSD, mobile money)Free tier available. Contact for premium API access.Free: 1000 requests/month, Enterprise available0.1% maker-taker fee, NGN 200 for bank withdrawals, free instant swaps and intra-Quidax transfersCompletely freePaid plans only, starting from $49/month. Enterprise pricing available.
Real-time Forex Rates
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Bid/Ask Spread
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700+ Currency Pairs
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Conversion Endpoint
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Historical Data
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Free Tier
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NGN Pairs
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Real-time Stock Prices
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Historical OHLCV Data
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Forex Rates
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Cryptocurrency Prices
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Technical Indicators (RSI, MACD etc)
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Fundamental Data
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Earnings Data
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Nigerian Stocks (NGX)
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Batch Requests
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Currency Conversion
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Exchange Rates
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NGN Support
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Real-time Rates
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USDT Payments
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Naira Conversion
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Business Payments
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On-ramping
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Fast Settlement
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Low Fees
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Easy API
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Compliant
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161+ Currencies
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Free Unlimited
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Daily Updates
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No Auth Required
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170+ Currencies
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Webhooks
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200+ Currencies
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168+ Currencies
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Crypto Rates
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Hourly Updates
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HTTPS/SSL
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Bulk Conversion
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API Access
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HTTPS Secure
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Documentation
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Sandbox
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Virtual Bank Accounts
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Pay-in Collections (Multiple Channels)
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Payouts & Disbursements
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Cross-border Settlement
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International Card Acquiring
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Remittance Services
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Treasury & Digital Banking
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KYC & Identity Verification
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Multi-currency Support
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SWIFT & SEPA Rails
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Pay-in Collections (Card, Bank, USSD)
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Bulk Payouts / Disbursement
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Cross-border Multi-currency
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Card Issuance
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Payment Links
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Webhook Notifications
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WooCommerce Plugin
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Recurring Billing
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Transaction Splitting
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Black Market USD/NGN Rates
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BDC Rates
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Crypto Exchange Rates
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USDT/NGN
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Historical Rate Data
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Real-time Updates
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Official CBN Rates
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Stablecoin Collection API (USDT/USDC)
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Direct Naira Deposits/Withdrawals
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P2P Trading
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Instant Swap
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Order Book Trading
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OTC Desk for Large Trades
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Sub-account Management
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72+ Cryptocurrencies
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Multi-currency Settlement (NGN/USD)
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Historical Data (1994+)
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Bulk Rates
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Kora

Kora

Kora, formerly known as Korapay, is a pan-African payment infrastructure company founded in 2017 with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria and international offices in Canada and the United Kingdom. The company holds a CBN Payment Service Solution Provider (PSSP) licence issued in September 2022, providing regulated and compliant foundation for all payment activities across the platform. This regulatory approval positioned Kora as one of Nigeria's first payment infrastructure companies to achieve formal PSSP licensing from the Central Bank of Nigeria, establishing institutional credibility and regulatory compliance leadership. Kora provides comprehensive payment capabilities including pay-in collections from customers in multiple currencies, bulk payout functionality for disbursing funds to hundreds of Nigerian bank accounts simultaneously, virtual bank account services for automatic reconciliation of incoming payments, and card issuing capabilities enabling users to obtain virtual USD and NGN cards for international spending. The platform is particularly valued by high-volume payout businesses including GIG Logistics (delivery disbursements to driver accounts) and MyXalary (payroll processing for multiple employees), confirming production reliability for mission-critical payment scenarios. Developers appreciate Kora's immediate issuance of free test API keys with no compliance review required for sandbox testing, allowing rapid integration and testing before production deployment. The platform achieves PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and ISO certification, meeting international card data security standards and ensuring compliance with global payment infrastructure requirements. Kora is expanding its pan-African presence through official partnerships in the United Kingdom and Canada, enabling Nigerian diaspora payment flows and facilitating businesses with international operations. The API provides pay-in collections for card, bank transfer, USSD, and mobile money payments, bulk payout infrastructure for automated disbursements, virtual account services, cross-border multi-currency settlement, and card issuance APIs. Kora's architecture enables businesses to accept payments in multiple currencies and settle in local currency, addressing the currency volatility challenge for Nigerian businesses. With pricing starting at 1.5% for local transactions and flexible settlement options, Kora is the choice for Nigerian startups with ambitious cross-border payment requirements.

payments · payouts · multi-currency