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Currency (USD) Regex Pattern

Validates US dollar amounts with optional dollar sign, comma-separated thousands, and exactly two decimal places.

#
Numbers
Intermediate
Difficulty
Universal
Language
none
Flags
// Regular Expression
/^\$?\d{1,3}(,\d{3})*(\.\d{2})?$/

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Pattern Breakdown

^\$?\d{1,3}(,\d{3})*(\.\d{2})?$
Character class [ ]
Group ( )
Quantifier { }
Anchor ^ $
Repetition * + ?
Escape \
Alternation |
Any char .

Code Examples

JavaScript

const regex = /^\$?\d{1,3}(,\d{3})*(\.\d{2})?$/;
const test = "$1,234.56";
console.log(regex.test(test)); // true

// Extract matches
const matches = test.match(regex);
console.log(matches);

Python

import re

pattern = r'^\$?\d{1,3}(,\d{3})*(\.\d{2})?$'
test = "$1,234.56"
match = re.search(pattern, test)
print(match)  # Found!

Go

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "regexp"
)

func main() {
    re := regexp.MustCompile(`^\$?\d{1,3}(,\d{3})*(\.\d{2})?$`)
    fmt.Println(re.MatchString("$1,234.56")) // true
}

Common Use Cases

Financial data parsinginvoice processingprice extraction

Match Examples

InputResult
$1,234.56Match
$12,34.5No Match

About the Currency (USD) Regex

Validates US dollar amounts with optional dollar sign, comma-separated thousands, and exactly two decimal places.

Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern matching tools used across virtually all programming languages. The currency (usd) pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty in the numbers category. It works in all major programming languages.

When using this regex, always consider edge cases and test thoroughly with real-world data. Use the interactive tester above to validate the pattern against your specific inputs before deploying to production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Currency (USD) regex pattern?

Validates US dollar amounts with optional dollar sign, comma-separated thousands, and exactly two decimal places.

How do I use the Currency (USD) regex?

Use the pattern /^\$?\d{1,3}(,\d{3})*(\.\d{2})?$/ in your code. In JavaScript: new RegExp('^\$?\d{1,3}(,\d{3})*(\.\d{2})?$', ''). Test it above with your own input.

What does this Currency (USD) regex match?

This pattern matches: "$1,234.56". It does NOT match: "$12,34.5". Financial data parsing, invoice processing, price extraction.

Is the Currency (USD) regex beginner-friendly?

This pattern is rated Intermediate. It uses some advanced features like character classes and quantifiers.

What languages support the Currency (USD) regex?

This pattern works in all major programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, Go, Ruby, PHP, and more. Syntax may vary slightly between regex engines.

Can I modify the Currency (USD) regex for my use case?

Yes! Use the interactive tester above to modify the pattern and test with your own data. Common modifications include making it case-insensitive (add 'i' flag), matching globally (add 'g' flag), or adjusting character classes.

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