Definition of Cross Pair (Cross Rate)
A currency pair that does not include the US Dollar. Examples: EUR/GBP, AUD/JPY, GBP/CHF. Cross pairs are derived from each currency's exchange rate against USD.
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Term
Cross Pair (Cross Rate)
URL slug
cross-pair-cross-rate
Category
Pricing & quotes
Short answer
A currency pair that does not include the US Dollar.
Deep dives
/guide/currency-pairs/, /tools/pip-value-calculator/
Example
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Common mistake
Common mistake: using “Cross Pair (Cross Rate)” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.
Professional tip
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FAQ
A currency pair that does not include the US Dollar.
Knowing the precise definition of “Cross Pair (Cross Rate)” prevents platform and broker-spec mistakes—a common source of size and cost errors.
Common mistake: using “Cross Pair (Cross Rate)” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.