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Create a quote request

Request an exchange rate quote before you create an FX trade.

Last updated 13 September 2026

post

https://api.flutterwave.com/v3/rfq

authorization string required

Pass your secret key as a bearer token in the request header to authorize this call

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base_currency string required
The originating currency for the FX transaction.

target_currency string required
The destination currency for the FX conversion.

quantity string required
The amount of the base currency the merchant wishes to exchange for the target currency.

reference string
A unique identifier for tracking the FX transaction within your system.

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status string

message string

data object

FILL IN ALL REQUIRED FIELDS

id string

reference string

quantity integer

instrument string

quote string

status string

created_at string

Shell

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