About this API
The Bank of England, the United Kingdom's central bank, exposes its Interactive Statistical Database (IADB) as a direct CSV download. Every series has its own code (for example XUDLUSS for the US dollar to sterling spot rate); passing a list of codes and a date range in the URL returns a ready CSV file with daily, monthly or quarterly values. The database covers exchange rates, the official Bank Rate, bond yields, and money and credit statistics. There is no JSON format or public REST API — CSV is the only machine-readable output, and a single request can return up to 300 series at once (the CSVF parameter selects a tabular or columnar layout).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an API key?
No. The database is fully public and free — no key or registration required. You simply build a URL with the series codes and a date range to download the CSV file.
What data does this API return?
Time series of Bank of England statistics identified by series code: exchange rates, the official Bank Rate, bond yields, monetary aggregates, and money and credit data. The result is a CSV file (up to 300 series per request), in a tabular or columnar layout, with or without series titles.
Can this API be called directly from a browser?
No. The endpoint returns no CORS header, so browser-side frontend code cannot read the response — it must be called server-side (which is why there is no live "Try it" button here). The response is a bulk CSV file rather than JSON, so it needs parsing in your application anyway.
Who runs this API?
The Bank of England — the United Kingdom's central bank. The CSV download documentation is at bankofengland.co.uk/boeapps/database/help.asp.