The Bank of America USD to CNY rate is 6.6109. This is -9.3% below the mid-rate. Compare Bank of America currency conversion rates - Reduce FX costs.
The Bank of America USD to CNY exchange rate is 6.6109. This is -9.3% compared to the latest USD-CNY mid-market rate 7.2877.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare US dollar (USD) to Chinese yuan (CNY) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Looking at our comparison table the best USD to CNY exchange rate is 7.2403 from Wise, -0.65% from the mid-market rate 7.2877. The next best rate is 7.1711 from Western Union, -1.6% from the mid-rate. Then WorldRemit with 7.1128 is -2.4% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks, the Chase Bank rate is 6.6182 at -9.2%, the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 6.5745 at -9.8%, and the Citibank rate is 6.9097 at -5.2% compared to the mid-rate 7.2877.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks like Bank of America 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 Bank of America Dollar to Yuan comparison table above makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Bank of America and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-CNY mid-rate (see Market Data below ) and the possible savings of using various providers.
Bank of America (BOA) is the second-largest consumer bank in the USA after Chase Bank and serves about millions of consumers and small business clients worldwide from its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Bank of America is one of the Big Four US banks and holds over 10% of all American bank deposits, in direct competition with JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo.
BOA offers international money transfer services that allow customers to send and receive funds from abroad. Customers can initiate a money transfer online or in person at a branch. BOA provides fast and secure international money transfer services however the exchange rates offered for international money transfer services are not the best on the market.
Sending or receiving international transfers to or from your Bank of America bank account will include a margin rate of between 4% to 8% – this is much higher than most money transfer broker rates (which are normally 0.5 to 1.5%).
The BOA app and website allow you to check the FX rate prior to scheduling an international wire. So you can check the rate and compare to the best rates from our BER partner brokers to check for a better deal.
Bank of America participates in Pay by Bank, a product that allows mobile uses to buy products online and pay directly from their bank account service in a foreign currency, Pay by Bank does not require a card or card data.
For businesses making international payments BOA provide the CashPro Platform.
BOA is improving the CashPro API to allow merchants to process payments in an increasing number of different countries. It will connect to seven real-time payment schemes; transfer apps including Zelle in the U.S. and Pix in Brazil; and cross-border wires.
US dollar (USD) to Chinese yuan (CNY) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
| Date | USD/CNY | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
11 Apr 2025 | 7.2922 | 0.1% ▼ | 2 Week |
25 Jan 2025 | 7.2441 | 0.6% ▲ | 3 Month |
25 Apr 2024 | 7.2396 | 0.7% ▲ | 1 Year |
26 Apr 2020 | 7.0819 | 2.9% ▲ | 5 Year |
28 Apr 2015 | 6.1855 | 17.8% ▲ | 10 Year |
30 Apr 2005 | 8.2732 | 11.9% ▼ | 20 Year |
Here are some popular conversion amounts for USD to CNY (US dollar to Chinese yuan)*.
*Converted at the current USDCNY interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The USD to CNY exchange rate has been influenced by recent developments in trade relations and economic performance in both the United States and China. Analysts report that the US dollar initially gained traction on hopes of reducing trade tensions, particularly after President Trump's comments on tariffs. However, the dollar has faced mixed movement as risk appetite in the markets tempered its advance, leading to a slight decline later in the day.
Read our full review of recent USD to CNY forecasts.
There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting US dollar to Chinese yuan:
Generally speaking, if you are buying Chinese yuan with US dollar, then it's better for the USD/CNY exchange rate to be higher.
However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).
The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.
Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.
Read our Currency guide to China — a practical currency and money guide to travel in China plus living and doing business with the Chinese yuan.
It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.
It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.
To help with this you can add USD/CNY to your personalised Rate Tracker to track and benefit from currency movements.
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