Simple iPhone trick for easy currency conversions

Screenshots of a currency conversion on an Apple iPhone.

The newer the mobile device, the more bells and whistles you can expect, but an easy iPhone trick going back a couple of software versions will have you converting world currencies in no time!

Follow the simple steps below to use the built-in calculator, while you’re online or offline, to convert between a variety of currencies.

• Step 1: Open the Calculator app on your iPhone

• Step 2: Click the calculator icon at the top right and select ‘Convert’

• Step 3: Choose currencies by clicking on the unit abbreviations in the conversion calculation bar

• Step 4: Tap on the currency you wish to convert, and the calculation will automatically pop up

That’s it! While the mobile system is powered by Yahoo! Finance, it’s a good idea to double-check off-app for the most up-to-date conversion rates, but this can give you a general idea.

Remember, too, that currency exchanges usually require a fee of some sort. You can often get around wildly high exchange rate fees by requesting currency through your financial institution, though not all currencies are available at all banks.

- AC

A media kit photo of the iPhone 17, released in late 2025. Apple image.