How to Format Currency in Transcy
Ready to fine-tune how your currencies display to customers worldwide? This guide walks you through Transcy's currency formatting features, helping you create the perfect shopping experience for each market. From display formats to exchange rates, we'll cover everything you need to make your global store shine.
Important: These settings only apply to target currencies managed by Transcy. For your store's default currency, you'll need to contact Shopify support directly.
Table of Contents
I. Getting to Currency Settings
II. Formatting Currency Display
I. Getting to Currency Settings
Quick Access Path:
- Go to "Markets" → "Currencies"
- Select your target currency
- Click the 3 dots icon → "Edit format"
You'll see three main formatting sections:
- Currency Format - Visual appearance
- Exchange Rate - How prices convert
- Price Rounding - How final prices display
II. Formatting Currency Display
Make your currencies look exactly how you want them! You can format:
- Flag display - Show country flags with currencies
- Currency name - Full name (e.g., "US Dollar")
- Currency symbol - Symbol display (e.g., "$", "€")
- Currency code - Three-letter code (e.g., "USD", "EUR")
III. Managing Exchange Rates
Transcy gives you two flexible options for handling exchange rates:
Auto Exchange Rate (Recommended)
- Updates daily using reliable market data
- Based on GMT+7 timezone
- Uses trusted third-party financial services
- Perfect for most stores - set it and forget it!
Auto exchange rate which use Transcy's service from a 3rd-party provider
Manual Exchange Rate
- Set your own custom rates
- Full control over pricing
- Great for specific business needs
💡 Important Notes:
- Reset to Default restores all settings and switches to auto exchange rates
- Auto rates update daily based on current market conditions
- You cannot change exchange rates for your default currency
- USD serves as the base currency for all conversions
IV. Setting Up Price Rounding
Control exactly how your converted prices appear to customers:
No Rounding
- The converted price will be displayed exactly as calculated without rounding.
Rounding Rules
- Decimal places: Choose how many numbers after the decimal point
- Rounding method:
- Always round up
- Always round down
- Follow standard math rules (recommended)
Fixed Decimals
- Set all prices to end with specific decimals (like .99 or .00)
- Great for consistent, professional pricing
V. Additional Global Settings
At the top of your currency page, you'll find two helpful global options:
- Show original price on hover - Let customers see the original price when they hover over converted prices
- Show cart page notifications - Display helpful currency info on the cart page
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to dive deeper? Check out these helpful resources:
- How to Set Up Markets in Transcy
- Edit Currency Display on Switcher
- Multi-Currency Checkout Setup
- Understanding Cart Page Notifications
*If you need further assistance please contact us via live chat or email us at support@transcy.io
Updated on: 14/07/2025
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