FXMap is a free interactive tool that visualizes reference exchange rates on a world map. You can click any country to see its currency, compare up to 3 currencies side-by-side, and explore purchasing power indexes like the Big Mac Index, Latte Index, and more. Rates are for informational purposes only and are not transaction quotes.

How often are exchange rates updated?

Reference exchange rates refresh approximately every hour from the European Central Bank (ECB) and other open data APIs. The data covers 161 fiat currencies, major cryptocurrencies, and precious metals. See /methodology for details on data sources, update cadence, and limitations.

What are purchasing power indexes?

Purchasing power indexes compare the real cost of everyday items across countries. FXMap tracks six indexes: Big Mac, Latte, Taxi Ride, Coca-Cola, Movie Ticket, and Gasoline. These show what your money actually buys in different countries, beyond just the exchange rate.

How many currencies does FXMap cover?

FXMap covers 161 fiat currencies from 180+ countries, plus major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others. You can compare any currency against any other using reference rates and 30-day trend charts.

Can I compare currencies side by side?

Yes. Select a base currency, then use the comparison feature to add up to 3 currencies. You'll see reference exchange rates, 30-day sparkline trends, percentage changes (1-day, 7-day, 30-day), and purchasing power comparisons across all six indexes.

Business FX Reference — Mid-Market Rates for Cross-Border Payments

Cross-border B2B payments are typically priced as a margin over a reference rate plus a wire or transfer fee. The reference rate itself is a midpoint, not a tradeable price — but documenting it at the time a payment is made is a common control for finance and treasury teams.

fxmap.app publishes mid-market reference rates with hourly cadence, 30-day history, and a free public JSON API with a stable response envelope. Finance teams use it to benchmark provider quotes, reconcile invoices denominated in foreign currency, and surface FX context on internal dashboards.

When a payments-platform partner CTA appears below, it is an affiliate link. fxmap may earn a commission, and that commission has no influence on the reference rates we publish.

What fxmap provides

Free /api/v1/rates endpoint with a stable JSON envelope (data + meta.source / last_updated / disclaimer).
Hourly reference rate refresh; HTTP cache headers and stale-while-revalidate for resilience.
30-day historical series via /api/rates/history for variance and reconciliation analysis.
Embeddable rate widgets for internal portals and finance dashboards.

What fxmap does not provide

We do not initiate payments, hold funds, or operate as a payment institution.
We do not provide a tradeable bid/ask quote — only mid-market reference rates.
We do not provide regulated FX advice or hedging recommendations.

Partner options

No partners are currently listed for this vertical.

fxmap remains a reference-rate publisher regardless of whether partner CTAs are enabled. The rest of this page describes the underlying data and tooling you can use today.

Currency tools on fxmap

Developer API — Free JSON API for rates, history, movers, crypto, and metals.
Exchange rate directory — All currency pairs with current reference rates.
Embeddable widgets — Drop-in pair, money-strength, and country-currency widgets.
Data methodology — Sources, cadence, cache behaviour, and the difference between reference and transaction rates.

Frequently asked questions

Can fxmap's rates be used as a reference rate for invoicing or bookkeeping?: fxmap publishes the underlying rate with a timestamp and source. Many finance teams use it as an informational benchmark, but whether it is acceptable as the rate of record depends on your jurisdiction's accounting and tax rules. Confirm with your accountant or auditor.
Is the API stable enough to integrate into production?: The /api/v1 surface is in public beta with a stable JSON envelope (data + meta.source / last_updated / disclaimer) and a soft per-IP rate limit. Free use requires visible attribution. Production users should bring their own retry, cache, and fallback logic — see the developer docs for details.
Does fxmap quote the rate my payment provider will give me?: No. The rate your provider quotes will include a margin and any applicable fees. fxmap's mid-market reference rate is the benchmark you compare that quote against to see the spread.
Does fxmap provide hedging or FX risk advice?: No. fxmap is an information service. We publish reference data; we do not provide regulated FX advice, hedging recommendations, or transaction execution.
How do I cite fxmap when documenting a rate in our records?: Cite the source URL, the as_of timestamp returned by the API, and (where applicable) the upstream provider listed in meta.source. Free use of the v1 API requires a visible 'Powered by fxmap.app' attribution where the data is shown.

Need a tradeable price?

fxmap.app does not execute transactions. To send, spend, or receive money in a foreign currency, use a regulated provider and verify the quoted rate at the moment you book.

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What fxmap provides

Free /api/v1/rates endpoint with a stable JSON envelope (data + meta.source / last_updated / disclaimer).

Hourly reference rate refresh; HTTP cache headers and stale-while-revalidate for resilience.

30-day historical series via /api/rates/history for variance and reconciliation analysis.

Embeddable rate widgets for internal portals and finance dashboards.

Currency tools on fxmap

Developer API — Free JSON API for rates, history, movers, crypto, and metals.

Exchange rate directory — All currency pairs with current reference rates.

Embeddable widgets — Drop-in pair, money-strength, and country-currency widgets.

Data methodology — Sources, cadence, cache behaviour, and the difference between reference and transaction rates.

Frequently asked questions

Can fxmap's rates be used as a reference rate for invoicing or bookkeeping?

fxmap publishes the underlying rate with a timestamp and source. Many finance teams use it as an informational benchmark, but whether it is acceptable as the rate of record depends on your jurisdiction's accounting and tax rules. Confirm with your accountant or auditor.

Is the API stable enough to integrate into production?

The /api/v1 surface is in public beta with a stable JSON envelope (data + meta.source / last_updated / disclaimer) and a soft per-IP rate limit. Free use requires visible attribution. Production users should bring their own retry, cache, and fallback logic — see the developer docs for details.

Does fxmap quote the rate my payment provider will give me?

No. The rate your provider quotes will include a margin and any applicable fees. fxmap's mid-market reference rate is the benchmark you compare that quote against to see the spread.

Does fxmap provide hedging or FX risk advice?

No. fxmap is an information service. We publish reference data; we do not provide regulated FX advice, hedging recommendations, or transaction execution.

How do I cite fxmap when documenting a rate in our records?

Cite the source URL, the as_of timestamp returned by the API, and (where applicable) the upstream provider listed in meta.source. Free use of the v1 API requires a visible 'Powered by fxmap.app' attribution where the data is shown.