# FX pricing and transparency FX pricing in Vortex is closely linked to the role of the Vortex DEX. The DEX provides transparent conversion between the **primary settlement stablecoin** and local partner stablecoins. Pricing is based on **interbank FX rates**, or — in markets with multiple rates — on **prevailing real trading rates** that reflect actual liquidity. This ensures that conversions are fair and aligned with real market conditions. In addition to FX pricing, two types of fees apply: * **Processing Fee** – A fixed percentage applied across supported rails. This covers FX processing and infrastructure costs (such as UX, KYC, payouts). * **Network Fee** – Paid to blockchain validators. This covers one or more on-chain transactions, depending on network congestion and the output asset selected. For example, if funds are routed from a stablecoin into another token through a DEX, the user pays the related network fees. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.vortexfinance.co/fx-pricing-and-transparency.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.