> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kaiko.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kaiko.com/rest-api/reference-data/exchange-codes.md).

# Exchange codes

{% hint style="info" %}
You can explore all exchanges, assets, and get codes for them using our [instrument explorer](https://instruments.kaiko.com/#/exchanges). Alternatively, if you want to obtain the data in a more programmatic way, use this endpoint.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}

### This data is included in the following Kaiko packages:

* **Reference Data** \[Basic Tier]
* **Reference Data** \[Advanced Tier]
  {% endhint %}

### What is this endpoint for?

This endpoint retrieves a list of exchanges and associated codes.

### Endpoint

```
https://reference-data-api.kaiko.io/v1/exchanges
```

### Parameters

No parameters supported

### Fields

<table><thead><tr><th width="344">Field</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>code</code></td><td>Kaiko identifier for the exchange.</td></tr><tr><td><code>kaiko_legacy_slug</code></td><td>Identifier used in delivery of aggregated data.</td></tr><tr><td><code>name</code></td><td>The exchange name.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Request example

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="cURL" %}
{% code overflow="wrap" %}

```url
curl --compressed -H 'Accept: application/json' 'https://reference-data-api.kaiko.io/v1/exchanges'
```

{% endcode %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### Response example

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="JSON" %}
{% code fullWidth="false" %}

```json
{
  "result": "success",
  "data": [
    {
      "code": "bfly",
      "name": "bitFlyer",
      "kaiko_legacy_slug": "bl"
    },
    {
      "code": "bfnx",
      "name": "Bitfinex",
      "kaiko_legacy_slug": "bf"
    }
    /* ... */
  ]
}
```

{% endcode %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
We strive to use only one exchange code to cover all the instrument classes such as spot, futures, etc. However, due to legacy issues, we might use different exchange codes for one exchange. The following exchanges are the exchanges that have more than one exchange code, covering different instrument classes.

* Binance
* Bybit
* Huobi
* Kraken
  {% endhint %}


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