Dataverse Currency Column - Work with Multi Currency

Welcome to Dataverse Hidden Gem series. Today Let's explore the Currency column in the world of Dataverse. Learn how Multiple Currencies work inside Microsoft Dataverse with this complete, step-by-step tutorial. In this video, I explain how currency columns function, how the base currency is used behind the scenes, and how you can enable multi-currency support for your Model-Driven Apps.

Whether you're building a global business application, handling financial transactions, or developing enterprise-grade solutions with Dataverse—understanding the currency system is essential.

👇 What you will learn:

What is a Currency Column in Dataverse?
What is the Base Currency and why does Dataverse create a base value field?
How to enable Multiple Currencies using the Power Platform Admin Center.
How to add new currencies like INR, AUD, GBP, EUR and configure conversion rates.
How currency conversion works on Model-Driven App forms.
How Dataverse stores both transaction currency and base currency internally.
Real examples using INR and USD.
Hidden concepts every Power Platform developer should know.

📌 This is part of my “Dataverse Hidden Gems” series, where I simplify complex Dataverse features with practical demos.

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⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction
00:27 – What is a Currency Column in Dataverse?
01:10 – Understanding Base Currency & Base Value
02:15 – Does Dataverse Support Multiple Currencies?
02:40 – Open Power Platform Admin Center
03:05 – Adding Additional Currencies (Example: INR)
04:20 – Understanding Conversion Rates
05:10 – Adding Currency Lookup to Model-Driven Forms
06:00 – Demonstration: INR to USD Conversion
07:05 – Base Currency vs Display Currency Explained
08:00 – Real-world Use Cases
08:40 – Final Thoughts & Next Video Request

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