A complete guide to the FQC command in Amadeus โ how to convert currencies, check exchange rates, convert NUCs, and retrieve historical rates for refunds and audits.
Currency conversion is part of almost every international sale. Fares are often quoted in NUCs, the ticket may be paid in a different currency from the fare currency, and refunds or reissues must use the exchange rate that applied on the original ticketing date. The FQC command is the Amadeus tool that handles all of this. It allows you to convert amounts between currencies, convert NUCs to and from other currencies, check current exchange rates, apply a specific rate, and retrieve historical exchange rates for a past date. This guide walks through each FQC variation with a working example.
What Does the FQC Command Do?
FQC is the Amadeus GDS command used to convert currencies, display exchange rates, and perform conversions using specific rates or historical dates.
Category: Currency Conversion.
It allows you to convert amounts between currencies, convert NUCs, check exchange rates, and retrieve historical exchange rates.
Convert Currency to Terminal Currency
To convert an amount from another currency into the currency associated with your terminal:
FQC100SEKThis converts 100 SEK to the currency associated with the terminal. The system uses the applicable IATA Rate of Exchange to produce the result.
Request Exchange Rate
Check the exchange rate between a currency and the terminal currency:
FQCSEKYou can also use a currency code or a city code:
FQC*SEFQC*STOThese entries request the exchange rate between the specified currency and the terminal currency, using either the country code or the city code.
Convert Terminal Currency to Another Currency
To convert an amount from the terminal currency into another currency:
FQC100/USDThis converts 100 in the terminal currency into USD.
Convert One Currency to Another
To convert an amount between two specific currencies:
FQC500USD/TRLThis converts 500 USD to TRL, using the applicable exchange rate between the two currencies.
Use a Specific Exchange Rate
When you need to use a specific rate rather than the standard one:
FQC100AUD/HKD4.72This converts 100 AUD to HKD using an exchange rate of 4.72. This is useful when a specific rate has been agreed with a customer, an airline, or a corporate client, or when reconstructing a transaction that used a non-standard rate.
Convert NUC to Another Currency
To convert a NUC amount into a specific currency:
FQC37.87NUC/SGDThis converts 37.87 NUC to SGD. NUC-to-currency conversion is a standard step in international fare construction.
Convert Currency to NUC
To convert a currency amount into NUCs:
FQC1000THB/NUCThis converts 1,000 THB to NUCs, which is useful when a fare must be expressed in NUCs for fare construction.
Historical Exchange Rate
To retrieve the exchange rate that applied between two currencies on a past date:
FQCINR/SGD/21MAY0XThis requests the exchange rate between INR and SGD for the past date specified. Historical rates are essential for refunds, reissues, audits, and any case where the original conversion must be recreated accurately.
Always use the date that matches the original ticket issuance, not todayโs date.
When to Use FQC
Use FQC when you need to convert currencies, check exchange rates, convert NUCs, or retrieve historical exchange rates while working in Amadeus. Typical scenarios include:
- Quoting a fare in a currency different from the fare currency.
- Converting a NUC fare into the local currency for ticketing.
- Converting a local currency amount back into NUCs for fare construction.
- Verifying an exchange rate before completing a manual TST.
- Applying a specific rate agreed with a customer or corporate client.
- Retrieving a historical rate for a refund, reissue, or audit.
- Explaining the currency conversion to a customer in a quote.
How FQC Fits Into Your Fare Construction Workflow
A typical fare construction session using FQC might look like this:
- Display the fare with
FQDto identify the NUC amount. - Convert the NUC to the local currency with
FQC37.87NUC/SGD. - Check the applicable rate with
FQCSEKorFQA. - For refunds or reissues, use the historical rate with
FQCINR/SGD/21MAY0X. - Apply the correct converted amount in the fare calculation or manual TST.
- Price the itinerary with
FXPand review withTQT.
How FQC Relates to Other Currency and Fare Commands
- FQC โ converts currencies, converts NUCs, and retrieves historical exchange rates.
- FQA โ displays IATA Rates of Exchange for a country.
- FQD โ displays available fares between cities or for specific airlines.
- FQN โ displays fare notes, rules, categories, and routing information.
- FQM / FRM โ calculate mileage for a routing or a PNR.
- FQP / FXP โ creates a fare quote or prices a booked itinerary.
- TTK / TTI โ update fare, tax, and rate of exchange elements in a manual TST.
FQA shows the reference rate for a country; FQC performs the actual conversion. Together they cover every exchange rate need in fare construction.
Important: Currency conversion using FQC relies on IATA Rates of Exchange, which are published on a fixed schedule. Using todayโs rate on a ticket that was originally issued weeks ago will produce incorrect figures.
For any refund, reissue, or audit, always retrieve the historical rate with the correct date using FQCINR/SGD/21MAY0X style entries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does FQC do in Amadeus?
FQC converts amounts between currencies, converts NUCs, displays exchange rates, and retrieves historical exchange rates for a past date.
How do I convert NUCs into a currency?
Use FQC37.87NUC/SGD โ replace the amount and currency with your own values.
How do I convert a currency into NUCs?
Use FQC1000THB/NUC โ replace the amount and currency with your own values.
Can I use a specific exchange rate?
Yes. Use FQC100AUD/HKD4.72, where 4.72 is the rate you want the system to use.
How do I retrieve a historical exchange rate?
Use FQCINR/SGD/21MAY0X, replacing the currency pair and date with the ones you need.
Conclusion
The FQC command is the currency conversion tool in Amadeus. Use FQC100SEK to convert an amount into the terminal currency, FQC500USD/TRL for any currency pair, FQC37.87NUC/SGD or FQC1000THB/NUC for NUC conversions, FQC100AUD/HKD4.72 to apply a specific rate, and FQCINR/SGD/21MAY0X for historical rates. Accurate currency conversion is essential for correct fare construction, customer quotes, and valid refunds and reissues. Paired with FQA, FQD, FQN, and FXP, the FQC command completes your currency toolkit and ensures every conversion is calculated with the correct rate.
