About the Chinese Yuan
The official currency of the People's Republic of China, also known as Renminbi (RMB).
On this page you'll find today's CNY exchange rate against every major world currency, sourced from the European Central Bank's daily reference rates. The ECB publishes one official mid-market rate per business day at approximately 16:00 Central European Time — the same benchmark used by financial institutions, journalists, and accountants when a single reliable number is required.
How to read these CNY rates
Each rate shows how many units of the target currency you get for one CNY. So if CNY to EUR reads 0.92, one CNY buys 0.92 euros. To go the other way, divide 1 by the rate, or use the reverse-pair page linked next to each conversion.
Remember: ECB reference rates are mid-market — the midpoint between what banks pay and receive in the wholesale interbank market. Your retail bank, card provider, or exchange bureau will apply a margin on top. Fintech cards typically stay within 0.5% of this rate; high-street banks add 1–3%; airport bureaux can add 5% or more.
Popular CNY conversions
| Pair | Open converter |
|---|---|
| CNY to EUR | CNY → EUR (Euro) |
| CNY to GBP | CNY → GBP (British Pound) |
| CNY to JPY | CNY → JPY (Japanese Yen) |
| CNY to CAD | CNY → CAD (Canadian Dollar) |
| CNY to AUD | CNY → AUD (Australian Dollar) |
| CNY to CHF | CNY → CHF (Swiss Franc) |
| CNY to SEK | CNY → SEK (Swedish Krona) |
| CNY to NOK | CNY → NOK (Norwegian Krone) |
| CNY to DKK | CNY → DKK (Danish Krone) |
| CNY to MXN | CNY → MXN (Mexican Peso) |
| CNY to BRL | CNY → BRL (Brazilian Real) |
| CNY to INR | CNY → INR (Indian Rupee) |
For any pair not listed, use the calculator on our main currency converter — it supports every currency on this hub in both directions.
Frequently asked about CNY
Where do the CNY rates on this page come from?
Directly from the European Central Bank's daily reference publication. The ECB gathers quotes from a panel of major banks around 14:10 CET and publishes the midpoint shortly after 16:00 CET each business day. We refresh against that feed automatically.
Why does the CNY rate here differ from what my bank quotes?
The ECB rate is the mid-market benchmark. Banks and money-transfer services add a margin — that's how they earn on the transaction. Comparing their quote against the mid-market rate is the fastest way to see whether you're getting a fair deal.
Can I use these CNY rates for accounting or invoicing?
Yes — ECB reference rates are widely accepted for accounting, tax reporting, and cross-border invoicing in the EU and elsewhere. Confirm the required source with your local tax authority; many explicitly reference the ECB feed.