The official currency is CNY. Payment habits vary by merchant and location, so travellers should combine a primary card, a backup method and a practical amount of local cash.
1 CNY = 0.14908 USD
Reference rate only. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and fees.
The official currency is CNY. Payment habits vary by merchant and location, so travellers should combine a primary card, a backup method and a practical amount of local cash.
CurrencyFlow rates are for budgeting and comparison, not guaranteed bank, card or exchange-counter quotes.
Cash remains legal tender, while mobile payments are common in everyday retail.
International cards may work in larger merchants, but acceptance varies by location and payment network.
Contactless and mobile-wallet acceptance depends on the merchant, network and device.
ATMs are widely available in cities; check network support and issuer fees.
If an ATM or terminal offers conversion into your home currency, compare the disclosed rate and fees with paying in the local currency before accepting.
Tipping is generally not a standard requirement in ordinary domestic service settings.
Before travel, notify the card issuer when necessary, check foreign-transaction and ATM fees, and keep a backup payment method.
Airport exchange counters can be convenient but may use wider spreads or additional charges.
| Pair | Reference rate | Open |
|---|---|---|
 CNY/ AUD | 1 CNY = 0.20906 AUD | View CNY to AUD → |
CNY/ CAD | 1 CNY = 0.20713 CAD | View CNY to CAD → |
CNY/ EUR | 1 CNY = 0.12899 EUR | View CNY to EUR → |
CNY/ GBP | 1 CNY = 0.11042 GBP | View CNY to GBP → |
CNY/ JPY | 1 CNY = 23.041 JPY | View CNY to JPY → |
CNY/ SGD | 1 CNY = 0.18948 SGD | View CNY to SGD → |
CNY/ USD | 1 CNY = 0.14908 USD | View CNY to USD → |
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Cash remains legal tender, while mobile payments are common in everyday retail.
International cards may work in larger merchants, but acceptance varies by location and payment network.
Check the local operator fee, card-issuer fee, withdrawal limit and any dynamic currency conversion offer.
Payment practices vary by merchant, location and time. Check current monetary, customs and card-issuer guidance before travel.