7 Best APIs with Real-time Rates in Nigeria

We've analyzed and compared the top 7 API providers supporting Real-time Rates 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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ChangeNOW API
CurrencyFreaks
CurrencyScoop
XE Currency Data API
CurrencyLayer
ExchangeRate-API
Currencyapi
PricingFree to integrate. ChangeNOW earns ~0.5% commission on each swap — no upfront fees for developers.Free tier: 1000 requests/month, Enterprise plansFree tier: 5000 requests/month, Premium availablePaid 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: 1,500 requests/month. Paid plans from $10/month for higher limits.Free: 300 requests/month, 1 update/day. Paid from $9.99/month for real-time rates.
Swaps
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
650+ Pairs
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Competitive Rates
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No KYC
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Instant
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Webhooks
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Low Fees
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Real-time Rates
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reliable
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Good Support
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Historical Data
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
NGN Support
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
200+ Currencies
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Free Tier
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Currency Conversion
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
170+ Currencies
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Historical Data (1994+)
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Conversion Endpoint
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Crypto Rates
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Bulk Rates
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
168+ Currencies
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
HTTPS
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
161+ Currencies
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Hourly Updates
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
HTTPS/SSL
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Bulk Conversion
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
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