To run a Shopify-based e-commerce business, you’ll need to know how to manage currencies and set up a default one. We’re pleased to show you how to accomplish your goal in your Shopify store quickly and easily by following our step-by-step instructions.
Settings configuration
Step 1:
Make sure you’re logged into your Shopify admin panel before continuing. Please go to the bottom of the left sidebar and select the Settings option. You’ll be taken to a page where you can configure your store preferences. There should be a tab for general information. You can see the right location in the following screenshot:
Step 2:
Select Standards and formats from the General tab. It should be noted that standards and formats are utilized to determine product costs and shipping weights.
Step 3:
Select the default currency for your store from the drop-down menu.
As a result, when you click the field, a drop-down list of available currencies appears, from which you can select the default currency. You can then save the adjustments you’ve made.
Theme configuration
It is possible for your consumers to select the currency they prefer on your Shopify frontend:
The Customize area of your theme lets you make changes to this field and its options. Please complete these procedures so that your site’s users can see the several currencies that are available to them:
Step 1:
As an administrator, you may access this feature from the frontend by going to Shopify’s admin panel and selecting Online Store>Customize theme.
Step 2:
Sections will appear in the left sidebar. Header number one is required. It’s just a matter of clicking.
Step 3:
Make sure you check the currency choice at the bottom of the page. Spaces should be used to separate the currency codes. There should be usage of the ISO 4217 3-letter currency code in this case
Step 4:
Apply settings by saving changes.
Pro Tip:
Are you tired of these step-by-step setups? Need to automate the store currency settings based on your shopper’s geolocation?
Use Currency Converter Ultimate to make sure your shopper is getting the best possible shopping experience by showing all prices in their native currency along with the multi-currency checkout.