About China
China uses the Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY), the currency of the world's second-largest economy. China has rapidly adopted digital payments, with WeChat Pay and Alipay dominating everyday transactions.
Currency Used in China
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Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
Moderate β Foreign exchange is regulated. Use banks or authorized exchange services.
Local Currency RequiredYou'll need CNY for most transactions in China
Live CNY Exchange Rates
Current rates for Chinese Yuan Renminbi
CNY Currency Converter
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Common Exchange Scenarios in China
01Bank exchange services
02Airport exchange counters
03WeChat Pay
04Alipay
05ATM withdrawals
06Hotel exchange services
China Currency FAQ
The official currency of China is the Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY/RMB). Digital payments through WeChat Pay and Alipay are extremely common.
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