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How do I use the Currency Converter


1. How do I use the Currency Converter?
Use the Currency Converter to calculate exchange rates for any day back to January, 1990. Add percentages to get more realistic rates like what you’re charged by banks or credit card companies.
  • Type currency names, 3-letter ISO currency symbols, or country names to select your currency. Convert world currencies, precious metals, or obsolete currencies, which are marked with an asterisk (*).
  • Type values in either side of the converter, depending on if you have money to exchange or if you want money to purchase items costing a certain amount.
  • Choose a percentage from the Interbank rate list to better approximate the tourist exchange rates actually charged by your financial institution. How do I choose the Interbank rate that applies to me?
  • The "Interbank" rate is the official rate.
  • I’m in Europe and want to buy something that costs 500 euros. How much will it cost me in US dollars?
  • I made a 500 euro purchase by credit card over the Internet. How much will the bill be in US dollars?
  • When I was in Europe, I bought something that cost 500 euros on January 8, 2011.
  • I made a 500 euro purchase by credit card over the Internet on January 8, 2011.
  • I want 500 euros in cash. How many US dollars will the bank charge me?
  • I want to send 500 euros. How many US dollars will I need? (Not including bank service charges.)
  • I have 500 euros left over from my trip. How many US dollars will they give me?

Example: I want to know the rate quoted in the media.
Example: I’m buying something with a credit card. What will it cost?
Example: I made a credit card transaction in the past.  How much did it cost me?

 Example: I want a certain amount of cash. How much will it cost me?

 Example: I have foreign cash left over. The bank says they charge a spread of 4.5%. How much will I get for it?


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