When you exchange one currency for another in your AstroPay wallet, the final amount depends on two things: the exchange rate and the FX fee. Both are shown upfront before you confirm the operation.
How exchange rates work
The rate you see is based on the live market rate for the currency pair, plus a small spread that covers AstroPay's processing costs. Rates change continuously, so the quote you see is valid for a short period — usually a few seconds.
💡 Tip: Confirm the exchange right after seeing the rate. If the quote expires, you'll need to start again with a new rate.
What FX fees cover
FX fees are the difference between the live market rate and the rate offered to you, along with any explicit conversion fee shown in the operation. They cover the cost of processing the exchange across different currency networks.
Before confirming, the app shows:
The amount you're exchanging in your source currency.
The applied exchange rate.
The estimated amount you'll receive in the target currency.
Any additional FX fee, if applicable.
Why rates change in real time
Exchange rates fluctuate based on global currency markets. Even between the moment you check a rate and the moment you confirm, the rate may shift slightly. AstroPay locks the rate only after you confirm — that's why the quote expires quickly.
Things to know
Supported currency pairs depend on your country and account verification level.
Exchange limits apply per transaction and per day.
FX fees may vary by currency pair — always review the breakdown before confirming.
You can see the rate and fees of every past exchange in your Transaction History.