China Currency Converter
See what prices in yuan mean for your travel budget, using updated reference exchange rates.
CONVERT A PRICE ↓What does that cost in yuan?
Use the mid-market reference rate to get your bearings before paying by card, cash or mobile wallet.
1 USD ≈ ¥6.7135 CNY · 1 CNY ≈ $0.1490 USD
Quick reference · Chinese yuan
Budget for the real cost.
A mid-market rate is useful for comparison, but it is not a guaranteed rate at an airport counter or in a card payment. Ask whether your bank adds a foreign transaction fee, and when a terminal offers a choice, compare paying in CNY against a home-currency conversion.
Three quick checks
- See the reference rate and its date above.
- Check your bank or card’s currency conversion terms.
- Keep another payment method ready in case a transaction fails.
Money questions for a China trip
Is RMB the same as CNY?+
Renminbi (RMB) is the name of China’s currency; yuan is its main unit. CNY is the currency code used by banks and converters.
Are these the exact rates charged by Alipay or my bank?+
No. The converter shows reference market rates. Your provider’s rate, fees and timing determine the final amount.
Can I exchange money with this tool?+
No. It is a budgeting calculator; it does not process payments or currency exchanges.