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.

Travel Card FX Reference — Compare Card Rates to Mid-Market

Travel cards, multi-currency wallets, and prepaid foreign-exchange cards all convert your home currency to a destination currency at a rate the issuer chooses — usually the card scheme rate (e.g. Visa or Mastercard) plus a margin, or a wallet's published rate at top-up time.

fxmap.app does not issue cards. We publish mid-market reference rates and a purchasing-power layer (Big Mac Index, Latte Index, cost-of-living scores) so travellers can see how far a converted balance is likely to go in the destination country.

When a card-issuer partner CTA appears below, it is an affiliate link. fxmap may earn a commission, and that commission has no influence on the reference rates you see on the rest of the site.

What fxmap provides

Mid-market reference rates for the destination currency on the day you check.
30-day rate history so you can pick a top-up window with context.
Purchasing-power indexes (Big Mac, Latte, Taxi, Coca-Cola, Movie, Gasoline) for ~30 destinations.
Cost-of-living scores aggregated from public price data.

What fxmap does not provide

We do not issue, top up, or operate travel cards.
We do not show the rate a specific card scheme will charge — only the mid-market reference.
We do not provide ATM withdrawal fees or merchant FX markup data.

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

Travel cost calculator — Estimate trip cost in your home currency at the latest reference rate.
Cost of living — Per-country affordability scores and price indexes.
Best time to exchange — 30-day rate history for major currencies to inform top-up timing.
Data methodology — Sources, cadence, and limitations of the data on this site.

Frequently asked questions

Will my travel card give me the rate I see on fxmap?: Almost certainly not. Card issuers convert at the card scheme rate (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) or at a published wallet rate, often with an additional FX margin. fxmap's mid-market reference rate is a benchmark — comparing the two reveals the spread you actually pay.
Does fxmap rank the best travel cards?: No. We do not rank or rate card products. Any card-issuer CTA on this page is a paid affiliate placement, disclosed as such. Independent product comparisons should be sourced from regulated review services.
Can I use fxmap's purchasing-power data on a trip?: Yes, as a rough guide. The Big Mac Index, Latte Index, and similar indexes give you a feel for how affordable a destination is at the current FX rate, but they reflect approximate national averages — not specific cities, vendors, or seasons.
How do I check the spread on a card top-up?: Compare the rate the card issuer quoted you at top-up against the mid-market rate on fxmap's currency-pair page for that pair at the same time. The difference (in percentage terms) is the spread you paid.
Does fxmap track ATM or interchange fees?: No. fxmap is a reference-rate and currency-intelligence layer; it does not aggregate retail fees, ATM charges, or interchange rates.

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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Currency tools on fxmap

Travel cost calculator — Estimate trip cost in your home currency at the latest reference rate.

Cost of living — Per-country affordability scores and price indexes.

Best time to exchange — 30-day rate history for major currencies to inform top-up timing.

Data methodology — Sources, cadence, and limitations of the data on this site.

Frequently asked questions

Will my travel card give me the rate I see on fxmap?

Almost certainly not. Card issuers convert at the card scheme rate (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) or at a published wallet rate, often with an additional FX margin. fxmap's mid-market reference rate is a benchmark — comparing the two reveals the spread you actually pay.

Does fxmap rank the best travel cards?

No. We do not rank or rate card products. Any card-issuer CTA on this page is a paid affiliate placement, disclosed as such. Independent product comparisons should be sourced from regulated review services.

Can I use fxmap's purchasing-power data on a trip?

Yes, as a rough guide. The Big Mac Index, Latte Index, and similar indexes give you a feel for how affordable a destination is at the current FX rate, but they reflect approximate national averages — not specific cities, vendors, or seasons.

How do I check the spread on a card top-up?

Compare the rate the card issuer quoted you at top-up against the mid-market rate on fxmap's currency-pair page for that pair at the same time. The difference (in percentage terms) is the spread you paid.

Does fxmap track ATM or interchange fees?

No. fxmap is a reference-rate and currency-intelligence layer; it does not aggregate retail fees, ATM charges, or interchange rates.