Buy Chinese yuan
Whether you pick up in-store or choose home delivery, we’re offering great rates on Chinese yuan when you order your currency online.
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- No commission or hidden charges
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How to get your Chinese yuan
Order Chinese yuan online to get great rates and choose home delivery or click and collect from stores or the airport.
Home delivery
Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.
- Fast, secure, convenient
- Next day delivery available for cash
Store click & collect
Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.
- Lock in your exchange rate1
- Located in major UK airports
Travel money in a jiffy
Get your travel money quickly, easily, and securely.
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+Key information about Chinese yuan
"The Chinese yuan, denoted by its currency code (CNY) and symbol (¥), is the basic unit of the Renminbi, which is the official currency of China since 1949. A single unit of yuan is divided into 10 jiao, and one jiao is divided into 10 fen.
Carry Chinese yuan when visiting China.
Chinese yuan notes
1, 2 and 5 jiao notes in circulation but are rarely used.
Chinese yuan coins
Destinations that accept Chinese yuan
Common questions about Chinese yuan
Timing the market for the best rates is a tricky business due to daily shifts influenced by economic data, global politics, and trader sentiment. Your personal travel schedule and market-watching comfort will guide your decision. We've got tools like our rate tracker to help you stay informed on Chinese yuan rates.
The Chinese yuan (CNY) is the official currency of the People's Republic of China. It is widely used throughout mainland China. In addition, the yuan is informally accepted in some neighboring regions, such as parts of Hong Kong and Macau, as well as in popular tourist destinations like Thailand and Vietnam, where Chinese tourists frequently travel.
You can purchase your Chinese yuan from us via credit or debit card. When you purchase Chinese yuan, either online or at our stores, we ensure no credit card handling fees are applied. However, it's wise to check with your card issuer for any potential charges they might apply.
Yes, you can! We can buy back your unused Chinese yuan notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for a fee of just £4.99. Learn more about our Buy Back Promise. T&Cs apply.
Need a different currency?
Whether you're visiting neighbouring countries or planning a multi-destination trip, our related currency links make it easy to prepare.
- 1 Lock in exchange rates means that customers can review and reserve exchange rates at their discretion, by purchasing travel money in advance. Any additional purchases will be subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of each new transaction.