The United States Dollar (USD) is used in the United States and several other economies. It is commonly encountered in global trade, reserves, international invoices and travel.
Reference rate only. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and fees.
ISO codeUSD
Symbol$
Minor unitCent
Issuing authorityFederal Reserve
DIRECT OVERVIEW
About the United States Dollar
The United States Dollar (USD) is used in the United States and several other economies. It is commonly encountered in global trade, reserves, international invoices and travel.
Primary use
global trade, reserves, international invoices and travel
USD is the ISO currency code for the United States Dollar.
Where is the United States Dollar used?
It is principally used in the United States and several other economies.
Is the CurrencyFlow USD rate a bank quote?
No. It is dated reference information. Banks, cards, ATMs and transfer providers may apply spreads and fees.
How should historical USD data be used?
Use it for comparison, records and completed-period analysis, not as a forecast of future exchange rates.
SOURCES & REVIEW
Official references and review
Rates are dated reference data, while currency facts link to official monetary authorities where available. Executable quotes can include spreads and fees.