How to add a new currency in the currencies list option?

WP Travel allows you to select from a list of currencies and their symbols based on your needs. If the currency you require isn’t already in the list, you can easily add a custom currency and its symbol using a child theme.

Steps to Add a Custom Currency

Step 1: Create and Activate a Child Theme

• If you don’t already have a child theme set up, refer to this guide:
• How to Create a Child Theme

Step 2: Add Code to the functions.php File

• Once your child theme is active, you can add the custom currency details by modifying the functions.php file. Use the following template code as a reference:

Template Code

function wp_travel_add_new_currency( $currency){
	$currency['variable'] = 'Currency type';
    return $currency;   
}
add_filter('wp_travel_currencies','wp_travel_add_new_currency');
    function wp_travel_add_new_currency_symbol( $currency){
    $currency['variable'] = 'currency_symbol';
    return $currency;
}
add_filter('wp_travel_currency_symbols','wp_travel_add_new_currency_symbol');

Note: Replace variable, Currency Name, and Currency Symbol with your desired currency code, name, and symbol.

Example: Adding Kuwait Dinars (KD)

To add Kuwait Dinars (KD) with its symbol (د.ك), use the following code:

function wp_travel_add_new_currency( $currency){
    $currency['KD'] = 'Kuwait Dinars';
	return $currency;
}
add_filter('wp_travel_currencies','wp_travel_add_new_currency');
	function wp_travel_add_new_currency_symbol( $currency){
	$currency['KD'] = 'د.ك';
	return $currency;
}
add_filter('wp_travel_currency_symbols','wp_travel_add_new_currency_symbol');

Example: Adding UAE Dirham (AED)

To add UAE Dirham (AED) with its symbol (د.إ), use the following code:

function wp_travel_add_new_currency( $currency){
   $currency['AED'] = 'UAE';
   return $currency;
}

add_filter('wp_travel_currencies','wp_travel_add_new_currency');

function wp_travel_add_new_currency_symbol( $currency){
   $currency['AED'] = 'AED, د.إ';
   return $currency;
}
add_filter('wp_travel_currency_symbols','wp_travel_add_new_currency_symbol');

Alternative: Use Code Snippets Plugin

If you’re not comfortable editing the functions.php file, you can add the above code snippets using a plugin like Code Snippets. This allows you to manage custom code directly from your WordPress dashboard.