Why isn't my currency converter app working on my website?

Topic summary

App is installed but changing currencies does not update prices. Latest update: the issue likely stems from two currency converter apps running simultaneously, causing overlap and interruptions; an urgent fix is needed.

Key context:

  • Shopify restricts third‑party apps from converting prices on the Checkout page; converters may instead show messages or reveal original prices on hover.
  • Native options exist: Shopify Payments multi‑currency (customers can browse and checkout in their local currency) and Shopify Markets (cross‑border tool that auto‑converts with optional manual exchange rates). Multi‑language support is also available.

Recommended next steps:

  • Disable one of the currency converter apps and retest; avoid running multiple converters at once.
  • Contact the app developer(s) to audit the store, pinpoint conflicts, and apply fixes.
  • Verify expected behavior across storefront, cart, and checkout given Shopify’s checkout limitation.
  • Consider configuring Shopify Markets and Shopify Payments multi‑currency for native conversion.

Status: Not yet resolved; pending developer support and conflict remediation.

Summarized with AI on January 24. AI used: gpt-5.

Hey @MyCity ,

In my experience, the best way to get app issues resolved is by reaching out to the app developers directly. They are the best equipped to handle issues that crop up. Check out our guide on finding support for your app here.

It’s important to note that Shopify doesn’t allow developers to convert prices on the Checkout page, so the app you installed would provide a workaround such as a custom message on the cart page or if they hover over the converted prices, they’ll be able to still see the original prices.

Merchants like yourself can enable selling in multiple currencies with Shopify Payments, and multiple languages. This means that customers can browse the shop, and checkout, in their preferred currency and/or language.

Otherwise, have you heard about Shopify Markets? It’s a cross-border management tool that helps you identify, set up, launch, optimize, and manage your international markets - all from a single store. When you sell to markets, your customers can view prices in your store, pay for their orders at checkout, and receive refunds in their local currency. By default, prices are converted automatically using the current market exchange rate, but you can set exchange rates manually.

You can find out more below: