Currency Conversion API
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The Currency Conversion service allows merchants to dynamically convert transaction amounts from one currency to another using real-time exchange rates. This service enables you to display prices in your customer's local currency, improving the shopping experience and reducing cart abandonment due to currency confusion.
API Endpoints
https://sbpaymentservices.PayFort.com/FortAPI/paymentApi
Request Format
- Method:
POST
- Content-Type:
application/json
- Submission: Server-to-server HTTPS POST
Currency conversion uses real-time exchange rates that are updated frequently throughout the day. Rates may vary between conversion requests based on market conditions.
Request Parameters
Parameter |
---|
service_command String Max: 20 Required Service command for currency conversion request. Value: CURRENCY_CONVERSION Example. CURRENCY_CONVERSION |
access_code String Max: 20 Required Merchant access code obtained from Amazon Payment Services dashboard under Integration Settings. Example. zx0IPmPy5jp1vAz |
merchant_identifier String Max: 20 Required Unique merchant identifier assigned by Amazon Payment Services during account setup. Example. CycHZxVj |
amount Integer Max: 10 Required Amount to be converted in smallest currency unit (e.g., fils for AED, cents for USD). Must be positive integer. Example. 10000 |
currency String Max: 3 Required Three-letter ISO 4217 currency code of the source amount. Example. USD |
converted_currency String Max: 3 Required Three-letter ISO 4217 currency code for the target conversion currency. Example. AED |
language String Max: 2 Required Response language for messages and descriptions. Supported values: en (English) or ar (Arabic). Example. en |
signature String Max: 200 Required SHA-256 hash signature for request authentication and integrity validation. Example. 7cad05f0212ed933c9a5d5dffa31661acf2c827a |
Multiply your transaction amount by the currency decimal code per ISO code 3 before sending the amount parameter. For currencies with three-decimal codes, round VISA transactions to zero in the final decimal place to avoid declined transactions. Example: For 100.00 USD (2 decimal places per ISO code 3), multiply by 100 to send 10000 in your request.
Check signature calculation section to learn how to calculate the signature.
Response Parameters
Parameter |
---|
service_command String Max: 20 Service command from the request. Value: CURRENCY_CONVERSION Example. CURRENCY_CONVERSION |
access_code String Max: 20 Merchant access code used in the request. Example. zx0IPmPy5jp1vAz |
merchant_identifier String Max: 20 Merchant identifier used in the request. Example. CycHZxVj |
amount Integer Max: 10 Original amount from the request. Example. 10000 |
currency String Max: 3 Source currency code from the request. Example. USD |
converted_currency String Max: 3 Target currency code from the request. Example. AED |
language String Max: 2 Language used for the response. Example. en |
signature String Max: 200 Response signature for verification. Example. 7cad05f0212ed933c9a5d5dffa31661acf2c827a |
converted_amount String Max: 20 Converted amount in the target currency using current exchange rates. Example. 36729.8 |
conversion_number String Max: 20 Unique conversion reference generated by Amazon Payment Services for tracking purposes. Example. 1443796866848 |
response_message String Max: 150 Human-readable response description in requested language. Example. Success |
response_code String Max: 5 Numeric response code indicating conversion result. Example. 42000 |
status String Max: 2 Two-digit status code indicating conversion state. Example. 20 |
Response Codes
For a complete list of response codes and their descriptions, please refer to our Error Codes Documentation.
{
"service_command": "CURRENCY_CONVERSION",
"access_code": "DyGkTj68aMuexd2geu2j",
"merchant_identifier": "bYqNmale",
"amount": 10000,
"currency": "USD",
"language": "en",
"converted_currency": "AED",
"signature": "7cad05f0212ed933c9a5d5dffa31661acf2c827a"
}
{
"service_command": "CURRENCY_CONVERSION",
"access_code": "DyGkTj68aMuexd2geu2j",
"merchant_identifier": "bYqNmale",
"amount": 10000,
"currency": "USD",
"language": "en",
"signature": "c63a266e5929c6c8b82c2d9f2c8ae5c2b1b6f8a9d7e4f3c2a1b0c9d8e7f6a5b4",
"response_message": "Success",
"response_code": "42000",
"status": "20",
"converted_amount": "36729.8",
"converted_currency": "AED",
"conversion_number": "1443796866848"
}
Testing The Integration
Sandbox Testing
Use the sandbox environment for development and testing:
- Sandbox URL:
https://sbpaymentservices.PayFort.com/FortAPI/paymentApi
Go-Live Process
Follow our Go-Live checklist for complete production readiness guidelines.