CNY to ETH

The CNY/ETH exchange rate at a glance

This page tracks the price relationship between Chinese Yuan (CNY) and Ethereum (ETH) and compares it with the prices that banks, money apps and exchanges actually ask. At the latest update on October 30, 2026, one CNY is worth 0.0000674518 ETH, while a single ETH is worth 14,825.40 CNY.

The figure at the top is the interbank mid rate. It sits exactly halfway between the price at which large banks buy CNY and the price at which they sell it. Think of it as the cleanest reference you can get: it contains no profit margin and no fees, which is exactly why few consumer services pass it on unchanged.

The amount that lands in the other account depends on two things: the margin a provider adds to that rate and the fee you see on the order screen. Further down we show how those costs are built up, look at what a conversion costs in practice and list practical steps to get closer to the mid-market rate when you swap Chinese Yuan for Ethereum.

Why we compare total cost

We start from the live mid-market rate for CNY/ETH. Each provider’s published fee and markup are applied on top, to calculate what actually arrives in ETH. In total 1 providers are included, ranked from most to least received.

We update the rates every 30 minutes, and the date on the page shows when the data was last updated. The final price is always set by the provider itself, since markets keep moving.

GoldexPay is independent. Some of the links are affiliate links. The order is never affected by them: the provider that delivers the most ETH comes first, whether or not we have a link to it.

Practical ways to save on CNY/ETH

Look at the final amount, not just the fee. A low headline fee proves nothing when the margin is high. The number that matters is the ETH amount after every cost, which combines margin and fee.

At foreign tills and cash machines, a terminal may offer to charge you in your home currency. The trade name for this is dynamic currency conversion. It tends to be among the most expensive ways to convert. Always opt to pay in the local currency and let your own card provider do the conversion.

Timing can also matter. At weekends, with the wholesale market shut, some services add an extra buffer to the rate. For transfers that can wait, you can set a target rate and let the provider convert only when it is reached. It takes the guesswork out, but there is no guarantee the rate will get there.

Finally, look at how you pay. Card payments often cost more than a bank transfer, while a regular bank transfer to the provider is usually the cheapest way in. Combining several small payments into one larger transfer reduces what you pay in flat fees.

Chinese Yuan against Ethereum: the last twelve months

Compared with a year ago, the price of CNY in ETH shows a change of +87.23%. Within those twelve months the rate peaked at 0.0000940304 ETH per CNY, while the lowest was 0.0000359593. The current 0.0000674518 can be measured against those two levels.

The distance between the high and the low is a useful reminder of how far the rate can travel. When you convert a substantial sum, timing has a visible effect on the outcome, even when the fee stays the same.

Rates are pushed around by news, economic data and supply and demand on the market. We show the figures as they are and do not make predictions. If you are waiting for a particular level, use an alert or limit order rather than a hunch.

What 5,000.00 CNY gets you in ETH

Let’s use an amount of 5,000.00 CNY. Using the reference rate of 0.0000674518, that sum sets the ceiling for what the recipient could get. In reality every provider keeps something, because margins and fees come off first.

Across the 1 providers in our comparison, Revolut came out cheapest for this amount and paid out 0.3322 ETH in the end. The difference between that figure and the mid-market amount is the real price of the transfer.

Keep in mind that the cheapest provider for 5,000.00 CNY is not automatically the cheapest for every amount. Fixed fees weigh heavily on small sums, while a percentage margin grows along with the amount. Try your actual amount in the calculator above to see the ranking that applies to you.

Larger transfers: what to check first

Check the provider’s licence first. In the UK that means authorisation by the FCA, elsewhere a central bank or financial supervisor. Regulated firms have to safeguard client funds and that offers protection if the company fails.

Double-check the recipient details before you confirm. An international payment is hard to reverse once it is sent. Be suspicious if someone urges you to pay quickly or suddenly changes bank details. Verify through a channel you trust.

Larger transfers often come with additional questions. Have documents ready that show where the money came from, such as a payslip, sale agreement or bank statement. Some services offer better rates or a personal contact for larger transfers. Some also let you lock in a rate for a short period.

Buying or selling crypto: CNY to ETH

Crypto prices differ from platform to platform. On an exchange with an order book, you pay the difference between bid and ask, on top of a maker or taker fee. Easy buy buttons in apps usually quote a single price that has the cost baked in.

If you withdraw coins to a wallet, a network fee applies. That fee does not depend on the amount, so for small amounts it can be a large share. Make sure the sending and receiving side use the same network: mistakes here are rarely reversible.

Volatility is much higher than with regular currencies. Quoted prices tend to expire quickly, and big orders can fill at a worse price than shown. The rate on this page is a reference point, not a guaranteed price.

Custody is another point to consider. On a platform, someone else manages the private keys, while a personal wallet puts the responsibility, and the risk of losing access, on you. Use platforms that are registered with the regulator in your country.

Mid-market rate versus the rate you get

Nearly every bank and app will not give you the mid-market rate as such. Instead they offer a rate that is a little less favourable and earn on the difference. That gap is called the exchange rate margin. With a 2% markup, for instance, about 2 out of every 100 CNY never reach the recipient.

Next to that markup, a lot of services charge an explicit fee. This is usually a fixed amount per transfer, a percentage of the amount or a mix of both. On classic bank transfers abroad other banks along the route may take their own cut, which shrinks the amount that finally arrives.

Look twice at anything sold as commission-free. The cost often sits in the rate instead. The reliable test is the total amount that arrives in ETH for exactly the same sum, which is how the table above is sorted.