Katana’s multi-currency feature allows you to buy, sell, and manage transactions in different currencies — making it easier to operate globally while keeping your financial records accurate.
Why use multi-currency?
Automatically convert all foreign currencies to your base currency for accurate reporting.
Automatically updated exchange rates (daily via OpenExchangeRates).
Fixed rates are applied once an order is created, ensuring stable reporting.
Integrates with Xero and QuickBooks Online for invoices and bills in multiple currencies.
Import e-commerce orders from Shopify and WooCommerce in the customer’s currency.
Important currency terms
Base currency — The main currency your business operates in. All inventory, costing, and internal calculations use this currency. Once multi-currency is activated, the base currency is locked and cannot be changed. Read more about base currency
Customer/Supplier currency — The default currency for each customer or supplier.
Sales order (SO) currency — Currency used on a sales order. By default, this follows the customer’s currency, but it can be changed manually.
Purchase order (PO) currency — Currency used on a purchase order. By default, this follows the supplier’s currency, but it can also be changed per order.
Setup & management
No extra configuration is required — multi-currency is automatically available on Standard (and higher) plans.
If your business doesn’t need it, you can hide the currency field in Settings > General. The field will automatically reappear if you receive an order in a foreign currency.
All internal documents (stock adjustments, stock transfers, manufacturing orders) and inventory cost calculations always use your base currency.
Important limitations
Once multi-currency is active, the base currency cannot be changed.
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