How to Change Currency in Shopify – Complete Guide

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Understanding Currency in Shopify

Store Currency (Base Currency): This is the main currency set in your Shopify admin. It’s used for product prices, payouts, and reports.

Customer-Facing Currency: This is the currency your shoppers see and use to pay. When multi-currency is enabled, it can be different from your store’s base currency.

Methods for changing the Store Currency

There are different methods for changing the store currency. Some are discussed below.

1. Change Store Currency in Admin
2. Enable Multiple Currencies with Shopify Payments
3. Add a Currency Selector with Custom Coding
4. Install Currency Converter Apps

Method 1: Change Store Currency in Admin

You can change your store’s base currency directly from the Shopify admin. This updates the currency used for product prices, payouts, and reports across your store. Follow these steps to change the store currency directly from the Shopify Admin.

Step 1: Navigate to Shopify Admin > Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down to the Store details section in the General tab, click on the three dots, and select Change store currency from the list.

Step 3: Change the currency from the dropdown and save the changes.

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Method 2: Enable Multiple Currencies with Shopify Payments

With Shopify Payments, you can enable multiple currencies so customers can shop and pay in their local currency. This creates a smoother shopping experience and helps increase trust and conversions. Follow these steps to Add Multiple Currencies.

Step 1: Navigate to Shopify Admin > Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down to the Payments tab and activate Shopify Payment if it's not already activated.

Step 3: Select the languages you want to add for Multiple currencies.

Step 4: Save the changes.

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Method 3: Add a Currency Selector with Custom Coding

If you want full control over how customers switch currencies, you can add a custom currency selector using code. By editing your theme’s files, you can create a dropdown or buttons that let shoppers choose their preferred currency directly on your store. Follow these steps to add a Currency Selector dropdown using custom coding.

Step 1: Navigate to Online Store > Themes > Edit code.

Step 2: Look for the header.liquid file.

Step 3: Paste this code in your desired area where you want to show the currency dropdown.

  
    <form method="post" action="/cart/update" id="CurrencyForm">
      <select name="currency" id="CurrencySelector">
        {% for currency in shop.enabled_currencies %}
          <option value="{{ currency.iso_code }}" {% if currency.iso_code == cart.currency.iso_code %}selected{% endif %}>
            {{ currency.iso_code }}
          </option>
        {% endfor %}
      </select>
    </form>
    <script>
      document.getElementById('CurrencySelector').addEventListener('change', function() {
        this.form.submit();
      });
    </script>
  

Step 4: Save the changes.

Method 4: Install Currency Converter Apps

You can also use third-party currency converter apps from the Shopify App Store. These apps automatically detect a visitor’s location and display prices in their local currency, making the shopping experience easier and more convenient. Follow these steps to install an app from the Shopify App Store to add currencies to your store.

Step 1: Navigate to Shopify Admin > Apps.

Step 2: Click on the App and sales channel button.

Step 3: Visit the Shopify App store.

Step 4: Search for the app, such as Currency Converter Plus.

Step 5: Install the App.

Step 6: Reconfirm the installation in the Shopify Admin.

Step 7: Complete the setup.

Step 8: Enable the app embed.

Step 9: Check this box and save the changes.