Currency switching using the URL

by Webentwicklung Schäfer

Switch Shopware currency instantly via URL parameter like ?currency=USD. Perfect for international campaigns, Google Ads, newsletters and price comparison portals.

Expected release: February 2026

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Description

Highlights

Currency switch via URL parameter like ?currency=EUR: Perfect for international campaigns and price comparison portals
Currently no comparable solution for Shopware 6 available: Unique feature for marketing and e-commerce
Configurable fallback currency: Automatically used when an invalid ISO code is provided
Ready to use after installation: No complex setup required

Features

Supports URL parameter like ?currency=EUR for direct currency selection
Works without login or additional user interaction
Enables targeted linking in ads, newsletters or campaigns
Only active shop currencies are accepted
Currency switch happens immediately on the first page load

Optional fallback for invalid parameters (e.g. default currency)
Improves user experience for international audiences
No dependency on Rule Builder or customer login
Compatible with existing sales channels
Easy to configure in the admin panel
Ready to use right after installation

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About the Extension

In Shopware 5, it was easily possible to change the currency using a URL parameter like ?currency=USD. This useful and widely used feature is no longer available in Shopware 6.

Especially for international e-commerce, this is a major limitation. Companies running Google Ads, social media campaigns, comparison shopping ads or newsletters need to be able to link directly to a page using the correct currency from the very first visit.

Currently, the only way to control the currency is either by manual selection in the frontend or by creating separate sales channels with predefined currencies. This is impractical for marketing and limits flexibility.

There are no existing plugins that support currency switching via URL. Available solutions only handle this via the Rule Builder or after customer login – not immediately and not via direct links.

We therefore suggest the following: Shopware should support currency switching via a URL parameter such as ?currency=EUR, provided that the currency is available in the shop. This should work without requiring login and apply right from the first page view.

This feature would improve usability and provide greater flexibility for international campaigns – a clear benefit for merchants, agencies and users alike.

Details

Available: English, German
Category: Language & Internationalisation

About the Extension Partner

Webentwicklung Schäfer

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Partner Status

Shopware
Extension Partner

Details

Partner since: 2023
Extensions: 5

Support

Based in: Germany
Speaks: German, English
Response time: Very quickly

Do I need to configure the plugin before it works?

No. After installation, the plugin is ready to use immediately. Optionally, you can set a fallback currency in the admin panel.

Which currencies can be used via URL parameter?

Only currencies that are active in the shop can be used, e.g. ?currency=USD or ?currency=EUR.

What happens if an invalid or unsupported parameter is passed?

If a fallback currency is configured, it will be applied. If no fallback is set, the default currency of the sales channel remains active.

Examples of supported currencies (name and ISO code):

Czech koruna (CZK) Danish krone (DKK) Euro (EUR) Norwegian krone (NOK) Pound sterling (GBP) Swedish krona (SEK) Swiss franc (CHF) US dollar (USD) Złoty (PLN)