Czech National Bank

API

Official daily exchange rates from the Czech National Bank

Overview

The Czech National Bank API provides authoritative daily exchange rates for multiple currencies relative to the Czech Koruna (CZK). Its core endpoint delivers an XML feed of up-to-date and historical rates, including currency codes, conversion values, and effective dates. Ideal for integrating into financial applications, currency conversion tools, accounting software, or services needing trusted, government-backed currency data for international transactions or reporting.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.cnb.cz/cs/financni_trhy/devizovy_trh/kurzy_devizoveho_trhu/denni_kurz.xml')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

Official authoritative data
Daily updates
XML response format
No authentication required
Comprehensive currency coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Czech National Bank API free to use?

Yes, the API is free and publicly accessible for all users without any subscription fees.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not required—you can access the exchange rate data directly via the provided XML endpoint.

? What is the response format?

The primary response format is XML, which includes detailed daily exchange rates for various currencies against the Czech Koruna (CZK).

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Currency Exchange

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Trusted national bank source
⊕ Free public access
⊕ Regular daily updates
⊕ Wide range of supported currencies

Cons

⊖ Only XML format (no JSON option)
⊖ Limited endpoints (focused on daily rates)
⊖ No explicit rate limit documentation
⊖ No formal SLA for uptime