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How to get your Chinese yuan
Order your Chinese yuan online to get great rates on CNY. Choose from home delivery or Click & Collect from stores or airports.
Home delivery
Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.Benefits
- Fast, secure, convenient
- Next day delivery available for cash
- Free delivery for Travelex Money Card
Store click and collect
Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.Benefits
- Lock in your exchange rate1
- Located in major UK airports
Travel money in a jiffy
Get your travel money quickly, easily, and securely.
Buy online
Choose how many Chinese yuan you would like to order.
Choose delivery or collection
Get your travel money delivered or collect at one of our stores across the UK.
Enjoy your trip!
Relax knowing that all your travel money needs are taken care of.
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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.
Chinese yuan notes
- ¥1
- ¥5
- ¥10
- ¥20
- ¥50
- ¥100
Chinese yuan coins
- 1角
- 5角
- ¥1
Destinations that accept Chinese yuan
- China
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.
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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.
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