How to Add Multi-Currency Support in Shopify (2025 Step-by-Step Guide)

How to Add Multi-Currency Support in Shopify (2025 Step-by-Step Guide)

Selling internationally? One of the smartest things you can do is offer prices in your customers’ local currencies. Shopify’s multi-currency feature makes it easy to expand globally and increase conversions by showing familiar pricing.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

• 🌐 Why multi-currency support matters

• 🔧 How to add and manage multiple currencies in Shopify

• 💡 Tips to optimize for global sales

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✅ Why Offer Multi-Currency on Your Shopify Store?

When you sell globally, showing prices in your customer’s local currency helps you:

• 🛒 Increase trust and reduce cart abandonment

• 📈 Improve conversion rates in international markets

• 🌍 Create a seamless shopping experience for global buyers

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🛠️ How to Enable Multi-Currency in Shopify

Shopify supports multi-currency using Shopify Payments and Shopify Markets.

📌 Prerequisites:

• You must be using Shopify Payments

• You need to set up Shopify Markets to manage countries/regions

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🔗 Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Multi-Currency

✅ Step 1: Activate Shopify Payments

1. Go to Settings > Payments

2. Click Activate Shopify Payments

3. Add your bank details and submit documents for verification

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✅ Step 2: Set Up Shopify Markets

1. Go to Settings > Markets

2. Click Add Market

3. Select the countries/regions where you want to sell

4. Name the market (e.g., "Europe", "Asia", "North America")

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✅ Step 3: Add and Manage Currencies

1. In Shopify Markets, click into the market you've created

2. Scroll down to Products and Pricing > Pricing

3. Enable Local Currencies

4. Select the currencies you want to support (e.g., EUR, GBP, AUD, INR)

5. Click Save

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✅ Step 4: Enable Currency Conversion on Your Storefront

1. Go to Online Store > Themes

2. Click Customize on your live theme

3. Add the Country Selector and Currency Selector to your header or footer

4. Save and publish your changes

📌 Pro Tip: Use auto-detect location to show prices in the customer’s local currency based on their IP address.

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💰 How Shopify Handles Exchange Rates

Shopify uses automatic exchange rates, updated daily through third-party providers. You can:

• Allow Shopify to auto-convert prices

• Or set manual fixed prices per market (available in Shopify Advanced and Plus)

You can also add price adjustments (like +10% for international shipping costs) for each market.

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🧾 How Are Multi-Currency Orders Processed?

• Customers will browse and checkout in their local currency.

• You’ll receive payouts in your store’s base currency.

• Shopify handles the conversion during checkout using current rates.

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🧠 Tips to Maximize Multi-Currency Sales

• 💳 Offer international-friendly payment methods like PayPal, Apple Pay, or local gateways

• 🚚 Set up localized shipping rates for each region

• 🧾 Show tax-inclusive pricing for countries like the EU

• 🗣️ Use Shopify Markets Pro (for eligible stores) to automate tax, duties, and compliance

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✅ Final Thoughts

Adding multi-currency support in Shopify is a game-changer for eCommerce growth. With just a few steps, you can open your store to the world — and make your international customers feel right at home.

Whether you're targeting Europe, Asia, or the US, Shopify gives you the tools to scale globally without complexity.