US Dollar to Chinese Yuan (USD/CNY) Exchange Rate Today
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USD to CNY Conversion Table
Common amounts converted from US Dollar to Chinese Yuan at today's rate.
| US Dollar (USD) | Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | — |
| 5 USD | — |
| 10 USD | — |
| 25 USD | — |
| 50 USD | — |
| 100 USD | — |
| 250 USD | — |
| 500 USD | — |
| 1,000 USD | — |
| 5,000 USD | — |
| 10,000 USD | — |
| 50,000 USD | — |
How much Chinese Yuan will you actually receive?
Estimated cost to convert USD 1,000 to CNY with different transfer services. Fees are sourced from published pricing pages and may vary by amount, payment method, and destination.
| Service | Rate | Fee | Total Cost | CNY received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | — | - | - | — |
| Wise Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Revolut Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Remitly Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| OFX Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| XE Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Typical bank Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Bureau de change Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
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Planning a trip? What to know about USD/CNY
If you are travelling and need Chinese Yuan, the mid-market rate on this page is your benchmark. Your bank, card, or bureau de change will add their own markup. Use the provider comparison table above to see how much you would actually receive. For practical tips on getting the best rate at your destination, see the travel advice section below.
USD/CNY rate statistics
Is today's USD/CNY rate good or bad?
We compare today's live US Dollar to Chinese Yuan mid-market rate against its 30-day and 52-week trading range. When the rate is near the top of its recent range, USD holders get more Chinese Yuan per unit - a better time to convert. When it is near the bottom, you may want to watch and wait.
Unlike most currencies, the yuan is managed by China's central bank (PBOC) within a daily trading band. The daily fixing rate announcement at 9:15am Beijing time is a key signal. US-China trade relations add an additional layer of political sensitivity.
The live analysis below updates throughout market hours and shows exactly where today's rate sits in context.
What is the USD/CNY exchange rate?
The USD/CNY rate tracks how many Chinese Yuan one US Dollar buys. Unlike most major pairs, CNY is managed by the People's Bank of China within a daily trading band. The rate is closely watched as a signal of US-China economic relations.
USD is issued by the Federal Reserve (ranked 1st globally - meaning it's the 1st most bought and sold currency in the world). CNY is issued by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) (ranked 5th). Full USD profile | Full CNY profile
What drives this rate? People's Bank of China daily fixing rate, US-China trade relations, and China's economic data. The PBOC manages CNY within a daily trading band, so moves tend to be more controlled than free-floating pairs.
Is today's USD/CNY rate good or bad?
The US Dollar to Chinese Yuan mid-market rate shown above is the reference price before any provider adds fees or markup. It is not a guaranteed quote - your bank, card issuer, or transfer service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
On a typical conversion, banks add 2-4% to this rate. The gap between the mid-market rate and what you actually receive is the real cost of converting - often larger than any flat fee. Use the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark, then compare what your bank or transfer provider actually delivers.
Exchange rate regime
Note: Chinese Yuan is a managed currency with daily fixing by the People's Bank of China. International conversions typically use the offshore (CNH) rate.
Converting US Dollar to Chinese Yuan? Read this first
Converting to Chinese Yuan? China runs on mobile payments (WeChat Pay, Alipay) - cash and foreign cards can be difficult to use outside major hotels. Some mobile wallets now accept foreign cards, but check before you travel. Converting via a service like Wise to a China-linked account often beats airport rates.
Watch out: The USD/CNY rate moves 24 hours a day on weekdays. If you are converting a meaningful amount, compare providers using the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark.
Did you know?
- The US $100 bill is the most counterfeited denomination globally - the Secret Service estimates about 0.01% of all hundreds in circulation are fake.
Frequently asked questions
What moves the USD/CNY exchange rate?
People's Bank of China daily fixing rate, US-China trade relations, and China's economic data. The PBOC manages CNY within a daily trading band, so moves tend to be more controlled than free-floating pairs.
Learn more
- PBOC Monetary Policy - People's Bank of China policy announcements that drive CNY
- IMF - China Economic Outlook - Article IV consultations and economic assessments
How this rate is calculated
We prefer a direct rate from our primary data source when one is available. If a direct quote is unavailable, we compute a cross-rate through a major intermediary currency (usually USD or EUR). When a rate is derived rather than directly quoted, we label it on the page. Full methodology.