US Dollars to Chinese Yuan today
Convert USD to CNY at the real ECB mid-market rate. No markup, no hidden fees.
USD to CNY Live exchange rate
1 USD to CNY stats
Performance over the last 30 and 90 days, sourced from ECB daily reference rates.
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US Dollar to Chinese Yuan — which bank gives the best rate?
Sending $1,000 USD to CNY · markups based on each provider's typical retail spread.
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Markups are approximate retail-tier estimates that vary by transfer size, channel, and time of day. Always verify in-app before transacting. Mid-market rate sourced from the European Central Bank via Frankfurter. See methodology.
USD to CNY exchange rates today
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About the US Dollar and Chinese Yuan
US Dollar USD
The US Dollar (USD) is the world's primary reserve currency, issued by the Federal Reserve. It is the most-traded currency in foreign exchange markets and the de-facto unit of pricing for global commodities, oil, and most cross-border trade.
Chinese Yuan CNY
The Chinese Yuan (CNY), also called the Renminbi, is the official currency of the People's Republic of China, issued by the People's Bank of China. It is increasingly used in international trade and reserves as China's economic role expands.
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USD to CNY FAQs.
How do I convert US Dollars to Chinese Yuan?
Enter your amount in the converter at the top of this page and the USD to CNY calculator will show the result in real time at the mid-market exchange rate. For actual transfers, compare providers in the bank markup table — rates vary by 0.7% to 8% depending on who you use.
What is the current USD to CNY exchange rate?
The mid-market USD to CNY rate updates daily from the European Central Bank — see the live figure in the converter above. This is the rate you'd see on Reuters or Bloomberg, before any markup. Banks and providers add 1.5% to 4% on top of this rate.
Why is my bank's US Dollar to Chinese Yuan rate different?
Banks and bureaux de change don't pass on the mid-market rate. They add a spread (markup), typically 1.5% to 5%, which is how they earn on currency exchange. Our comparison table shows the effective rate each provider gives and what that markup costs you on a $1,000 transfer.
What does the USD to CNY rate mean?
The USD/CNY exchange rate tells you how many Chinese Yuan you get for 1 US Dollar. The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global forex markets — the fairest reference rate available.
Is this USD to CNY currency converter free?
Yes — completely free, no ads, no sign-up required. Currency Calculator is an independent rate-information tool. We don't take a cut of any transfer. Our goal is transparency: showing you the real mid-market rate and exactly how much each provider charges above it.