Venezuelan Exchange Rate API

Access real-time USD/VES exchange rates from BCV and major Venezuelan banks through a simple REST API powered by web scraping.

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Quick Start

Get up and running with Mi API BCV in minutes

Install dependencies

Clone the repository and install PHP dependencies using Composer.

git clone https://github.com/MiguelNavas19/miapibcv.git
cd miapibcv
composer install

Configure environment

Copy the example environment file and generate your application key.

cp .env.example .env
php artisan key:generate
php artisan migrate

Make your first request

Start the development server and query the API for current exchange rates.

php artisan serve

Then make a request to get current rates:

curl http://localhost:8000/api/

Example response

{
  "message": "Consulta exitosa",
  "bcv": {
    "value": 69.50,
    "date": "2026-03-04"
  },
  "banplus": {
    "value": 69.48,
    "date": "2026-03-04"
  },
  "bnc": {
    "value": 69.45,
    "date": "2026-03-04"
  },
  "bdv": {
    "value": 69.47,
    "date": "2026-03-04"
  }
}

Explore the API

Learn about endpoints, data sources, and core concepts

API Overview

Understand the API structure and authentication

Current Rates

Get today’s exchange rates from all sources

Historical Data

Query rates by date and specific bank

Data Sources

Learn about BCV, Banplus, BNC, and BDV sources

How It Works

Understand the scraping and caching architecture

Error Handling

Handle API errors and rate limits properly

Development & Deployment

Deploy your instance and extend the API with new features

Installation Guide

Complete setup instructions for production

Configuration

Configure caching, scheduling, and scraping

Deployment

Deploy to production with Docker or VPS

Adding Banks

Extend the API with new data sources

Ready to start building?

Follow our quickstart guide to get your first exchange rate query running in under 5 minutes.

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