The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your details and click ‘Compare’.
Save Money - Compare Exchange Rate Margins & Fees
Sending money to China can be an expensive business, more so if you aren’t even aware of all the hidden fees. Money transfer companies and banks profit by charging you fees and a normally hidden margin on the exchange rate.
Using your Bank to make international wire transfers to India can be especially expensive – often 5% to 10% worse than using a foreign exchange specialist to send to China bank accounts or pay a Chinese yuan invoice.
GBP to CNY Market Data
British pound (GBP) to Chinese yuan (CNY) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
GBP to CNY at 9.7372 is 1.9% above its 3-month average of 9.5594, having traded in a quite stable 5.3% range from 9.3032 to 9.7971
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1 CNY =
0.1026 GBP
Is the GBP to CNY Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the British pound against the Chinese yuan is to review how the GBP/CNY rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to CNY exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
GBP/CNY
Change
Period
21 May 2025
9.6662
0.5% ▲
2 Week
06 Mar 2025
9.3377
4.1% ▲
3 Month
04 Jun 2024
9.0645
7.2% ▲
1 Year
05 Jun 2020
8.9697
8.3% ▲
5 Year
07 Jun 2015
9.4430
2.9% ▲
10 Year
09 Jun 2005
15.07
35.5% ▼
20 Year
GBP/CNY historic rates & change to 04-Jun-2025
#FX Update: GBP/CNY trades at 9.7372, above 3-month avg amid US-UK tariff tensions. £ shows resilience despite bearish sentiment, while ¥ slides past 7.3/$ mark on US trade war impact. Analysts warn of volatility ahead as PBOC considers rate cuts & stimulus measures. #forex #GBPCNY
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Chinese yuan across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to CNY?
The best GBP to CNY exchange rate is 9.7017 from Wise. This is -0.45% compared to the mid-market rate 9.7455.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
British pound (GBP) to Chinese yuan (CNY) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
How do GBP-CNY rates compare between providers?
Looking at our comparison table the best GBP to CNY exchange rate is 9.7017 from Wise, -0.45% from the mid-market rate 9.7455. The next best rate is 9.6675 from Currencies Direct, -0.8% from the mid-rate. Then Western Union with 9.5993 is -1.5% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 9.0623 at -7% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 9.1207 at -6.4% and the Barclays Bank rate is 9.4044 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 9.7455.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
The Sterling to Yuan comparison table
above makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-CNY mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
View a full list of exchange rates by selecting your Base (from) currency: