A modular high-current connector (1) has a first housing part (7) and a second housing part (8) connected thereto. The high-current connector (1) has a pin contact (9), the pin contact (9) being substantially cylindrical and having a connection region (A′) and a contact region (K′) for making electrical contact with a device socket or a mating connector. The contact region (K′) of the pin contact (9) projects out of the high-current connector (1) on the plug-in side.