About ISO Currency Code Lookup (ISO 4217)
Complete ISO 4217 standard currency reference directory. Look up 3-letter alphabetic currency codes (USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, INR), 3-digit numeric codes, currency symbols, minor unit decimal subdivisions (cents, yen, dinars), and issuing countries.
Key Capabilities & Features
- Comprehensive database of world currencies with official ISO 4217 designations
- Displays 3-letter alphabetic codes (USD, EUR, CHF) and 3-digit numeric codes
- Accurate minor unit decimal exponent listings (e.g. 2 for cents, 0 for yen, 3 for dinars)
- Currency symbols and glyphs ($ , €, £, ¥, ₹, ₩, ₺, ﷼)
- List of legal tender countries and sovereign issuing authorities
How to Use ISO Currency Code Lookup (ISO 4217)
Search Currency
Type a 3-letter code (e.g. CAD, JPY), currency name (e.g. Pound), or symbol.
Inspect Subdivisions
Check whether the currency uses 2, 0, or 3 decimal places for payment systems.
View Issuing Countries
See which countries accept the currency as official legal tender.
Copy Currency Code
Copy the ISO code for payment gateways and e-commerce configurations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the minor unit exponent important in software development?
Payment processors like Stripe and PayPal require transactions to be passed in the smallest currency unit (e.g., $10.50 as 1050 cents). For zero-decimal currencies like JPY, passing 1050 would mean ¥1050, not ¥10.50.
How are ISO 4217 codes structured?
The first two letters are typically taken from the country ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 code, followed by the first letter of the currency name (e.g. US + Dollar = USD, JP + Yen = JPY).