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CoinGate’s Convert API automates the conversion of cryptocurrency balances within a CoinGate account, such as moving Bitcoin to euro or euro to USDC, without manual dashboard intervention. The API requires a single call for most endpoints, but conversions involve a two-step process: first obtaining a locked-rate quote valid for a short window, then confirming the conversion. This design prevents users from being affected by price fluctuations between decision and execution. The API supports only certain currency pairs, and availability may vary between sandbox and live environments, so users should rely on the rates response to determine convertible pairs. The process begins with a POST request to /v2/ledger/conversions, specifying the source account, target currency, and amount to convert. The response includes a quote_amount, an expires_at timestamp, and URLs for confirmation and cancellation. The expires_at field indicates the deadline for confirmation, typically around 65 seconds, and should be read dynamically rather than hardcoded.

To execute a conversion, users must send a PATCH request to the confirm URL provided in the actions_required object of the conversion response. Confirming a conversion that has already been completed or cancelled results in a 422 error, so error handling is necessary to avoid unintended retries. Once confirmed, the conversion executes, fees are applied, and balances update accordingly: the source balance decreases while the target balance increases. Cancelling a conversion releases the locked quote without altering balances. This mechanism ensures that funds only move after explicit confirmation, reducing the risk of unintended transactions due to rate changes or errors.

The Convert API can be integrated into automated treasury management workflows, such as sweeping daily balances into a reporting currency like euro. Users can first settle payments with DO_NOT_CONVERT to retain original coins, then run a scheduled job to read balances via the Ledger API, convert each balance to the target currency, and confirm the conversions. This approach streamlines crypto treasury operations by automating routine balance adjustments. Past conversions can be retrieved for record-keeping by sending a GET request to /v2/ledger/conversions, which returns an exchange_transactions array containing historical conversion data.

The Convert API operates on internal ledger balances within a CoinGate account, not as a public spot exchange, and is designed to protect users from volatile crypto prices. The workflow requires careful attention to the expires_at timestamp and the use of PATCH requests for confirmation, as using POST will not work. For users managing deposit addresses, the payment channels quickstart guide provides additional setup details. The API’s confirm-before-execution pattern is also mirrored in automated crypto payouts, reinforcing a consistent approach to value transfer automation within CoinGate’s ecosystem.