Currencies
This page controls which foreign currencies your shop can display prices in, in addition to the default currency, and how those prices are calculated, rounded and formatted.
What can I do here?
- Add new currencies (e.g. USD, GBP, CHF)
- Set the exchange rate, symbol and symbol position per currency
- Define rounding rules (decimal places, rounding increment, rounding method)
- Activate/deactivate a currency
- See a live preview of how a price would be displayed in that currency
- Edit or delete a currency
Step by step
- Click "Add currency".
- Enter the three-letter currency code (e.g.
USD), the exchange rate, and the symbol. - Choose whether the symbol goes before or after the amount, plus the decimal and thousands separators.
- Set decimal places, rounding increment, and rounding method (standard, round up, round down).
- Check the live preview at the bottom of the form and click "Create".
- To activate/deactivate a currency later, click the toggle in the "Active" column of the table.
Fields explained
| Field | Meaning | Notes/Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Currency code | Three-letter ISO code of the currency (e.g. USD) | Cannot be changed after creation |
| Exchange rate | Conversion factor relative to the base currency | Used for automatic price conversion |
| Symbol | Currency symbol (e.g. $, £) | Freely editable, max. 5 characters |
| Symbol position | "Before the amount" or "After the amount" | Determines display order, e.g. "$12.99" vs. "12.99 $" |
| Decimal separator / Thousands separator | Characters for decimals and thousands grouping | Affects display only, not the value |
| Decimal places | Number of decimal places shown | Usually 2 |
| Rounding increment | Smallest unit prices are rounded to (e.g. 0.01 or 0.05) | Important for countries with special cash-rounding rules |
| Rounding method | Standard, Round up, or Round down | Determines rounding behavior in calculations |
| Active | Turns the currency on/off in the shop | Only active currencies are selectable in the storefront |
Values & statuses
Rounding method
| Value | Plain meaning | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Regular rounding (0.5 and above rounds up) | The most common method |
| Round up | Always rounds up to the next rounding increment | Price is never lower than the calculated value |
| Round down | Always rounds down to the next rounding increment | Price is never higher than the calculated value |
Symbol position
| Value | Plain meaning | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Before the amount | Symbol appears before the number | e.g. "$12.99" |
| After the amount | Symbol appears after the number | e.g. "12.99 €" |
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between this page and the default currency under "Settings"?
Under "Settings → General" you set your base currency. On this page you add additional foreign currencies the shop can display prices in alongside the base currency.
What exactly does the exchange rate do?
It defines how an amount in the base currency is converted into this foreign currency, unless a manual foreign-currency price has been set for a specific product.
Can I delete a currency that's already in use?
The system asks for confirmation before deleting. Check beforehand whether any products or orders depend on this currency.