Changing Community Default Currency

Learn how to update your community's default currency settings and understand the implications of this change.

The community default currency setting determines the primary currency used for all financial transactions in your community. This guide explains how to change this setting and what to consider before making the change.

Accessing Currency Settings

Step 1: Navigate to your community Admin Panel.


Step 2: Click on Settings & Data at the bottom of the side menu and select Settings.


Step 3: You'll land on the Community Details tab.

Changing the Currency

Step 1: Scroll to the Timezone and Currency section.


Step 2: Locate the Currency dropdown menu and select your preferred currency from the list.


Step 4: Review the warning message.


Step 5: Click Yes, Change to confirm.

Important Considerations

  • Stripe doesn’t allow you to mix and match currencies for a single customer due to its method of managing balances, payouts, and currency conversions.

  • Changing your default currency affects all existing and future financial transactions

  • The change applies community-wide

  • Review any active subscriptions or payment plans before making the change

Best Practices

  • Inform your community members before making currency changes

  • Choose a currency that best serves your primary audience

  • Consider the impact on existing pricing structures


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