# Convert prices fast while you travel

You do not need exact numbers to decide. You need a reliable anchor and a calculator within reach.

## Before you leave

- Star the currencies you will use so they sit one tap away.
- Open the app once with a connection so rates are saved for offline use.
- Note the base rate for your trip, such as 1 US dollar = 18 Mexican pesos.

## Build an anchor

An anchor is one rate you can scale in your head. If 1 US dollar is about 18 pesos, then 100 pesos is a little over 5 dollars, and 1,000 pesos is a little over 55.

For currencies without decimals, such as the Japanese yen, anchor on a round amount. At 158 yen to the dollar, 1,000 yen is about 6.30 dollars. These are example rates, so check today's.

## At the stall or the register

- Type the local price once and read the amount in your money.
- Use the calculator for quantities, such as four tickets or six nights, so the total converts in one step.
- Swap the direction when you negotiate, to say your price in the local currency.

## When the signal drops

Divix keeps the last rates on your phone and labels them live, cached or offline. A rate that is a few hours old is enough for most purchases, and the label tells you when it is not.

## FAQ

### How accurate does the rate need to be for shopping?

For everyday purchases, a mid-market rate from the same day is accurate enough to decide. Your card or the counter will apply its own margin on top.

### Can I convert cryptocurrency the same way?

Yes. Divix lists 20 cryptocurrencies next to the fiat currencies, so Bitcoin to dollars works like any other pair.