Chinese Yuan to US Dollar (CNY/USD) Exchange Rate Today
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CNY to USD Conversion Table
Common amounts converted from Chinese Yuan to US Dollar at today's rate.
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | US Dollar (USD) |
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| 1 CNY | — |
| 5 CNY | — |
| 10 CNY | — |
| 25 CNY | — |
| 50 CNY | — |
| 100 CNY | — |
| 250 CNY | — |
| 500 CNY | — |
| 1,000 CNY | — |
| 5,000 CNY | — |
| 10,000 CNY | — |
| 50,000 CNY | — |
How much US Dollar will you actually receive?
Estimated cost to convert CNY 1,000 to USD with different transfer services. Fees are sourced from published pricing pages and may vary by amount, payment method, and destination.
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| Typical bank Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Bureau de change Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
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Planning a trip? What to know about CNY/USD
If you are travelling and need US Dollar, 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.
CNY/USD rate statistics
Is today's CNY/USD rate good or bad?
We compare today's live Chinese Yuan to US Dollar mid-market rate against its 30-day and 52-week trading range. When the rate is near the top of its recent range, CNY holders get more US Dollar 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 CNY/USD exchange rate?
The CNY/USD rate tracks how many US Dollar one Chinese Yuan 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.
CNY is issued by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) (ranked 5th globally - meaning it's the 5th most bought and sold currency in the world). USD is issued by the Federal Reserve (ranked 1st). Full CNY profile | Full USD 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 CNY/USD rate good or bad?
The Chinese Yuan to US Dollar 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 Chinese Yuan to US Dollar? 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 CNY/USD 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?
- About 80% of all US $100 bills are held overseas, primarily in countries with unstable local currencies.
Frequently asked questions
What moves the CNY/USD 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.