How it works
Effective rate = (home currency paid + commission) ÷ foreign currency received.
Input definitions
- Home currency paid
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Foreign currency received
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Additional commission paid
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Home currency paid
- 1000
- Foreign currency received
- 880
- Additional commission paid
- 10
Assumptions & limits
Uses only the values entered. Rates are illustrative inputs, not live quotes, legal rules or personalised advice. Check provider terms, local requirements and measurements before acting.
Sources & review
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Method updated 2026-10-19. Content checked against the stated method and examples. Our verification approach.
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Common questions
Which direction is the rate shown?
The result is home-currency cost per one foreign-currency unit. Lower is cheaper for the same currency pair.
How does Cash exchange effective rate calculate the result?
Effective rate = (home currency paid + commission) ÷ foreign currency received.
What should I verify before using Cash exchange effective rate?
Uses only the values entered. Rates are illustrative inputs, not live quotes, legal rules or personalised advice. Check provider terms, local requirements and measurements before acting.