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title: Create a currency conversion rate
slug: configured-commerce/docs/create-a-currency-conversion-rate
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createdAt: 2026-08-13T10:46:19.000Z
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Follow these steps to add a new currency conversion rate to an already existing currency.

1. Go to **Admin Console** > **Administration** > **Localization** > **Currencies**.
2. Click **Edit** on the currency that you would like to add additional conversion rates.
3. Click the **Rates** finger tab.
4. Click **Add Currency Rate**.
5. Enter the **Conversion Rate** for the currency.

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   **Note**

   This is a multiplier applied against the system default currency.
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6. Enter the **Effective Date and Time** for the rate to be active on the website.

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   **Note**

   This defaults to the Date and Time that the button was clicked.
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7. Click the **Save** or **Save & Add New**.