Configure > CurrenciesManage CurrenciesThe Manage Currencies menu allows you to define the currencies that your customers can select from. If you plan to only use the default US Dollar currency, then you can probably skip this page as it applies to setting up a multi-currency display. The customer, when logged into the My Account page, will be able to view the default currencies for your store and, if available, select other currencies to display. When a different currency is selected by the customer, the prices shown are updated to reflect the current rate of exchange. If you choose to display multiple currencies, remember that all transactions are still conducted in the default currency for the store. The Manage Currencies page has three sections. The top section allows you to manage multiple currencies. When you first install AbleCommerce, there will be just one currency defined. It is the base currency for the store. This is the currency that will be used for conducting payment transactions. It is also the currency that is displayed throughout the merchant administration.
As you create new currencies, they will be shown in this section.
The name of the currency, ISO, and a display sample are shown. If there is an exchange rate for the currency, it will be displayed with the last update date and time. If an automatic exchange rate provider is used, the currency rate is updated daily through the auto update feature. In the far right column, you can immediately update to the latest automatic exchange rate, edit, or delete any currency by selecting the applicable action icon.
As soon as a new currency is detected, it will appear in the default navigation bar. A new menu item appears for CURRENCIES.
When the customer views the My Account page, they will be able to select their Preferred Currency from here too. This selection will change the display price that this particular customer will see throughout your store. The selected currency will be shown for every price, in the basket, through checkout, and for the final order invoice. At any time, the customer may select a different currency display to view the entire store and past order history in the chosen currency. The example below shows the customer selection based on the currencies created.
The customer will see a conversion of the prices to his or her preferred currency.
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Related TopicsConfigure > Currencies > Add Currency
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