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China Currency Converter — USD to CNY & CNY to USD
Live mid-market RMB rates for trip budgeting. Convert dollars, euros, pounds, and more to Chinese Yuan — or flip the other way when you need “how much is 100 yuan in USD?”
Convert USD ↔ CNY (and more)
Mid-market reference for trip budgeting — not a bank quote.
Rates refresh about hourly. This pulls the latest cached feed — not tick-by-tick market data.
$100.00 ≈ ¥676.78
1 USD ≈ ¥6.7678·1 CNY ≈ $0.1478
Rates updated · Source: fawazahmed0/currency-api (jsDelivr) · Feed date 2026-07-28
Mid-market vs typical cash markup
Official mid-market is a reference. ATM withdrawals and airport desks often add a spread — so $100.00 may buy fewer yuan in cash than the converter shows.
- Mid-market (this tool)¥676.78
- Typical ATM / bank cash withdrawal (~3.5% worse)~¥653.09
- Airport / hotel exchange desk (~6% worse)~¥636.17
Markup examples are illustrative averages for planning — your bank, network, and machine fees vary.
Quick cheat sheet: CNY → USD
Follows your selected pair (US Dollar). Useful for “how much is 100 yuan in USD?”
| CNY (RMB) | USD approx. |
|---|---|
| ¥100.00 | $14.78 |
| ¥200.00 | $29.55 |
| ¥500.00 | $73.88 |
| ¥1,000.00 | $147.76 |
| ¥2,000.00 | $295.52 |
| ¥5,000.00 | $738.80 |
Quick cheat sheet: USD → CNY
Reverse direction for budgeting cash before you land.
| USD | CNY approx. |
|---|---|
| $10.00 | ¥67.68 |
| $20.00 | ¥135.36 |
| $50.00 | ¥338.39 |
| $100.00 | ¥676.78 |
| $200.00 | ¥1,353.55 |
| $500.00 | ¥3,383.89 |
How to use China exchange rates as a visitor
Searching for a CNY to USD converter or “how much is 100 yuan in dollars” usually means you are budgeting hotels, food, and transport before a China trip. This tool covers both directions: USD to CNY (default) and the reverse CNY → foreign rate in the unit line and cheat sheets. Use the mid-market figure as a reference, then assume cash desks and some ATMs will be worse.
In cities, most day-to-day spending runs through Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card. Card FX is often closer to mid-market than airport exchange — but your bank may still add a foreign-transaction fee. Read the full flow in our China payment guide for foreigners.
For cash, prefer major-bank ATMs (ICBC, Bank of China) with an English menu over airport or hotel counters when you can. Keep a small RMB float for edge cases, and treat the converter’s yuan amounts as a planning target — not a guaranteed withdrawal quote. More setup steps live on the Payments in China hub.
Next: get ready to pay in China
Knowing the yuan rate is only half the job. Set up mobile payment and a cash backup so everyday purchases feel routine.
- Payments in China hubAlipay, WeChat Pay, cash backup, and failure fixes in one place.
- How to pay in China as a foreignerFull payment overview before you land — apps, fees, and cash.
- Alipay for foreignersOften the easiest first mobile wallet for international cards.
- WeChat Pay for foreignersStrong backup wallet for shops that prefer WeChat QR codes.
Need a better FX rate before you travel?
Some travelers move money with Wise ahead of the trip for clearer mid-market pricing versus airport cash desks. Compare fees for your corridor before you commit.
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Currency & cash FAQ for China travel
Is this the rate I will get at an ATM or airport?
No. This tool shows a mid-market (interbank) reference rate. Banks, ATMs, airport desks, and hotels usually add a markup or worse cash rate on top. Expect to receive fewer yuan than the mid-market number for the same foreign-currency spend.
What rate does Alipay or WeChat Pay use?
When you pay in China with a linked foreign card, the card network and your bank set the conversion — often closer to mid-market than airport cash desks, but still with possible FX fees. Check your bank’s foreign-transaction fee before you travel.
How much cash (RMB) should I carry?
Many travelers keep a small backup — often around 200–500 RMB in small bills — for taxis, temples, or places that still prefer cash. Mobile payment covers most urban purchases once Alipay or WeChat Pay is set up.
How often are these exchange rates updated?
Rates are refreshed about once per hour from a public FX data feed. The page shows the last successful update time. Markets move; always treat the figure as a planning estimate.
Is this financial advice?
No. Hidden China Travel provides this converter for travel budgeting only. It is not financial, tax, or investment advice. Actual rates and fees are set by your bank, payment app, or exchange counter.
Still setting up payments? Start with the Payments in China hub.
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