16 Best APIs with currency in Nigeria

We've analyzed and compared the top 16 API providers supporting currency for Nigerian developers and businesses. Find the right infrastructure fit for your startup below.

Written by Editorial Staffs as at 12th June, 2026

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Frankfurter
Currency-api
CurrencyFreaks
CurrencyScoop
Open Exchange Rates
Fixer.io
XE Currency Data API
CurrencyLayer
FxRatesAPI
ExchangeRate-API
Amdoren
1Forge
VATComply.com
Exchangerate.host
Monierate
Currencyapi
PricingCompletely free, no rate limitsCompletely free, no rate limitsFree tier: 1000 requests/month, Enterprise plansFree tier: 5000 requests/month, Premium availableFree: 1000 requests/month, Enterprise availableFree tier: 100 requests/month, Paid from €10/monthPaid plans only, starting from $49/month. Enterprise pricing available.Free: 100 requests/month. Paid from $9.99/month for hourly updates and more requests.Free tier: 100 requests/day, Paid: $9.99/monthFree tier: 1,500 requests/month. Paid plans from $10/month for higher limits.Free plan available with daily limits.Free: 500 requests/day. Paid from $10/month.Completely freeFree tier: 100 requests/month. Paid plans from $9.99/month. (Previously fully free — changed in 2023.)Free tier available. Contact for premium API access.Free: 300 requests/month, 1 update/day. Paid from $9.99/month for real-time rates.
API Access
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JSON Responses
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HTTPS Secure
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Documentation
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Sandbox
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Free Tier
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161+ Currencies
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Free Unlimited
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NGN Support
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Daily Updates
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No Auth Required
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Real-time Rates
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Historical Data
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200+ Currencies
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Currency Conversion
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170+ Currencies
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Historical Data (1994+)
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Conversion Endpoint
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Crypto Rates
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Bulk Rates
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168+ Currencies
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HTTPS
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Hourly Updates
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HTTPS/SSL
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Bulk Conversion
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Exchange Rates
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Real-time Forex Rates
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Bid/Ask Spread
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700+ Currency Pairs
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NGN Pairs
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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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Webhooks
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Frankfurter

Frankfurter

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Currency-api

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CurrencyFreaks

CurrencyFreaks

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CurrencyScoop

CurrencyScoop

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Open Exchange Rates

Open Exchange Rates

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Fixer.io

Fixer.io

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XE Currency Data API

XE Currency Data API

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CurrencyLayer

CurrencyLayer

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FxRatesAPI

FxRatesAPI

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ExchangeRate-API

ExchangeRate-API

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Amdoren

Amdoren

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1Forge

1Forge

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VATComply.com

VATComply.com

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Exchangerate.host

Exchangerate.host

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Monierate

Monierate

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Currencyapi

Currencyapi