Currency in China – Chinese Yuan – CNY (Renminbi)

Here you will find the current exchange rate and historical development for Chinese Yuan (also known as Renminbi RMB) to Swedish Krona (CNY to SEK). Whether you want to convert Yuan, follow the exchange rate for CNY to SEK or see how SEK to CNY has developed over time, all the information you need is collected here. Did you know that you can order Chinese currency online and have it delivered to your nearest post office? We offer free shipping when you buy currency for over 5,000 SEK.

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CNY – Chinese Yuan (RMB)

In China, the official currency is the Chinese Yuan (CNY), also known as Renminbi (RMB). It is the currency of China and is used throughout the country. The symbol is ¥.

  • In China, the official currency is the Chinese Yuan (CNY) (¥).
  • The Yuan is part of the Renminbi (RMB) currency system, which is the official name for China's currency.
  • 1 Yuan is divided into 10 Jiao or 100 Fen.
  • Common banknotes are 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 yuan.
  • Cash is still used, but digital payments via apps such as Alipay and WeChat Pay are very common in China among locals, not tourists.
  • International cards are accepted to a limited extent, especially outside of major cities.
  • For those who want to plan their travel budget, you can follow CNY to SEK
    and see the current exchange rate.
  • You can also calculate SEK to CNY to get an idea of ​​what your budget corresponds to in China.
  • ATM withdrawals may involve fees and currency surcharges, and the availability of foreign cards may be limited.

Having access to Chinese yuan makes it easier to pay for transportation, restaurants and shopping during your trip in China.

Buy Chinese yuan (CNY) - easy and safe

We offer both online purchases and personal service in our stores when you exchange yuan.

Are you traveling to China and need Chinese yuan (CNY)? With us at FOREX you can easily buy CNY for your trip. With the currency converter you can calculate SEK to CNY – CNY to SEK and get a full overview of the exchange rate right now. In the currency graph you can see the historical development of the Chinese yuan over time against SEK. You can choose a time span from 2012 up to and including today.

When you buy CNY online you can choose to have your currency delivered to the nearest post office or pick it up in one of our stores. Our goal is to make your order of yuan simple and worry-free.

Rate Examples

Exhcange rate 20APR2026 9:00 AM
  • 1 CNY 1.46 SEK
  • 5 CNY 7.29 SEK
  • 10 CNY 14.59 SEK
  • 50 CNY 72.93 SEK
  • 100 CNY 145.85 SEK
  • 500 CNY 729.27 SEK
  • 1000 CNY 1 458.53 SEK
  • 1 SEK 0.69 CNY
  • 5 SEK 3.43 CNY
  • 10 SEK 6.86 CNY
  • 50 SEK 34.28 CNY
  • 100 SEK 68.56 CNY
  • 500 SEK 342.81 CNY
  • 1000 SEK 685.62 CNY

Denominations

Banknotes - Chinese yuan renminbi 100

Countries with this currency

Here, you can see which countries have CNY as their primary and secondary currency.

Frequently asked questions about Chinese Yuan (CNY)