Convert USD to CNY
🇬🇧English
The Chinese currency is the renminbi and its unit is the yuan, quoted as CNY onshore. A USD→CNY conversion returns single-digit multiples, and Currency Converter & Exchange runs it both ways.
Get Currency Converter & Exchange
The two currencies, side by side
Durable facts about each side of the pair — these change on a scale of years, unlike the rate.
US Dollar (USD)
- ISO 4217 code
- USD
- Symbol
- $
- Minor unit (ISO 4217 exponent)
- 2
- Issued for
- United States
- Issuing central bank
- Federal Reserve System
Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- ISO 4217 code
- CNY
- Symbol
- ¥
- Minor unit (ISO 4217 exponent)
- 2
- Issued for
- China
- Issuing central bank
- People's Bank of China
Who converts US dollars to Chinese yuan
This pair sits behind a very large share of world trade, and for individuals it surfaces in sourcing, in cross-border e-commerce and in travel to the mainland.
One detail causes constant confusion: the currency is the renminbi, the unit is the yuan, and there are two exchange rates. CNY is the onshore rate, managed by the People’s Bank of China within a daily band; CNH is the offshore rate that trades freely in Hong Kong. They are normally close but not identical, and a quote may refer to either.
For anyone buying from Chinese suppliers the consequence is practical: a quoted price and a settled price can differ without anyone having made a mistake.
Practical notes for USD/CNY
- Renminbi is the currency, yuan is the unit — both refer to the same money.
- CNY is the onshore rate and CNH the offshore one; check which a supplier is quoting.
- Mainland payment apps settle in yuan, so a converted figure is what leaves your card.
- Currency Converter & Exchange charts the pair over five years, which shows how tightly the onshore rate is steered.
Both currencies float, so the USD/CNY rate is set by the market rather than fixed — mainly by the interest-rate decisions of Federal Reserve System and People's Bank of China. That is why no static page can print a rate and stay correct.
How to convert USD to CNY in Currency Converter & Exchange
- Enter the USD amount.
- Pick Chinese Yuan (CNY) — search by country, currency name or ISO code.
- Tap the converted CNY figure to copy or share it.
- Pin USD/CNY to your favourites for one-tap access.
Converter home screen 
Historical exchange rate chart 
Currency picker with search
Questions about USD to CNY
What is the difference between CNY and CNH?
CNY is the onshore yuan, managed by the People’s Bank of China within a daily trading band. CNH is the offshore yuan traded in Hong Kong, which floats more freely. The two are usually close but rarely identical.
Is it renminbi or yuan?
Renminbi is the name of the currency; the yuan is its unit of account. Saying "100 yuan" is correct in the same way "100 pounds" is, while "renminbi" names the currency itself.
Where does Currency Converter & Exchange get its USD/CNY rate?
From financial data providers, refreshed several times a day whenever the device has a connection. Currency Converter & Exchange timestamps every update, so you can always see how old the figure on screen is.
Does that rate include my bank’s fees?
No. Currency Converter & Exchange shows an interbank reference rate. Banks, card networks and exchange bureaux add their own margin on top, so the CNY you actually receive for your USD will be less.
Is Currency Converter & Exchange free?
Yes, free to install on Android and iOS, with no account and no sign-in. The free edition is ad-supported; the Pro edition removes the ads.
Related currency pairs
Other USD and CNY conversions covered on this site:
Published by Julien Millau, independent Android and iOS developer. — Reference information only. Not financial advice, and not a quote for any transaction.