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Transfer money from the UK to China

Save money on your international transfer to China. We help UK customers send GBP to Yuan Renminbi, arriving safely in China at speed.

Luke Eales
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Luke Eales
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September 30th, 2024

Overall, the best company for sending money from the UK to China is Wise. The fastest service tends to be Wise, while Revolut was often the cheapest overall for conversions from British pounds to CNY.

Smarter international transfers. Destination: China

Quickly compare China money transfer providers & get the most Yuan Renminbi for the lowest cost.

But which company should you choose?

Fast transfers at low costs, with the peace of mind that comes with UK-regulated companies.

Dozens of top providers, trusted by thousands of UK customers

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GBP to Yuan Renminbi currency exchange rates

Find out how much Yuan Renminbi you can buy per £1 at today's mid-market rate.
GBPCNY Price
1 GBP9.26
50 GBP462.96
250 GBP2314.79
1000 GBP9259.16
20000 GBP185183.26
CNYGBP Price
1 CNY0.11
50 CNY5.40
250 CNY27.00
1000 CNY108.00
20000 CNY2160.02

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Insights on GBP transfers to China

Top rated for transfers from United Kingdom to China
Wise
Total number of GB - CN providers
13
Average cheapest fees & rate
Remitly
Average fastest transfer
Wise
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Remitly
Best for debit card
Wise
Best for credit card
Wise
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Send British pounds to a local Yuan Renminbi bank account in China.

Sign up with a provider that supports UK to China transfers
Sign up with a provider that supports UK to China transfers
Fund your transfer using bank transfer or debit card to your chosen provider
Fund your transfer using bank transfer or debit card to your chosen provider
Hit send! Your money will arrive in China, typically in 0-2 working days
Hit send! Your money will arrive in China, typically in 0-2 working days

Tips for transferring funds between the UK and China

Need to send CNY at speed?

  • Send early in the day, well before the weekend or bank holidays (don't forget to check dates in China as well as the UK)

  • Get your documents ready and your account verified

  • Use one of our 13 recommended money transfer companies that let you transfer to CNY in China

  • Think twice before sending directly with a bank

The true cost of converting GBP to Yuan Renminbi

  • To get your total cost, you'll need to consider both transfer fees and the pound sterling to Yuan Renminbi conversion markup.

  • Factoring in both these costs, my research showed that Remitly came in cheapest overall out of 13 transfer services I considered.

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Luke Eales
Luke is the founder of SendAbroad and is based in London, UK. His aim with SendAbroad is to help Brits be smart with their international money moves.