Exchange your pounds to yuan with Sainsbury’s Bank
China is a vast and diverse country with expansive mountain ranges, vibrant cities and distinctive cultures. Whether you’re rafting along the Li River in Guilin or exploring Beijing’s gilded temples, it helps to bring yuan currency with you.
Make the most of your holiday and exchange your pounds to Chinese yuan before your trip and waste no time exploring The Red Dragon country.
Why buy currency for China from us?
- Better pound to yuan exchange rates for Nectar members*
- 0% commission on CNY currency
- Buy yuan currency online for collection at an instore bureau
- FREE home delivery on cash orders of £400 or more**
Pound to yuan rate – how much will I get?
Our online currency converter lets you check the current exchange rate of sterling to Chinese yuan, with competitive exchange rates to match.
We sell over 50 different currencies. If you’re travelling elsewhere after China, you can get all your currency in one place. There’s also no commission fee when you buy currency with us. You may get a different exchange rate if you buy CNY currency online, instore or over the phone.
What’s more, you’ll also get an even better pound to Chinese yuan rate if you’re a Nectar member*.
How to order your Chinese currency
Order online
Save time on holiday prep and order your CNY currency online. Place your order and arrange for home delivery or collect instore. Order your travel money at home or on the go – whatever is most convenient for you.
Visit us
Head to your nearest Sainsbury’s with a travel money bureau instore and buy Chinese yuan alongside the weekly shop. Speak to our friendly team and enjoy 0% commission fees. You can also pre-order your currency online to pick up instore, to ensure we have it in stock.
Order by phone
Give us a call to order your CNY currency over the phone. You can pay and collect instore or pay over the phone and get your travel money delivered straight to your door.
Are you a Nectar member?
There’s no better time to be a Nectar member. When you buy Chinese yuan from us, you’ll get better exchange rates as well as 0% commission*.
Simply enter your Nectar card number at checkout and we’ll do the rest. Buying CNY currency online, instore or by phone may give you different rates.
Not a Nectar member? Don’t worry. Just register at nectar.com or download the Nectar app.
Buying chinese yuan: FAQs
What is the currency in China?
The Chinese yuan is the national currency in China and is also known as renminbi. It’s abbreviated as CNY, with banknotes in denominations of up to 100 yuan. The yuan and Japanese yen share the same symbol (¥), though the pronunciation is different.
How much is a yuan to a pound?
The pound to yuan exchange rate varies daily, but you can check the current exchange rate with our online currency converter. Buy Chinese yuan today with Sainsbury’s Bank.
Where can I get Chinese yuan currency?
With Sainsbury’s Bank you can buy Chinese yuan instore, online, or by phone. If you’re a Nectar member, you can unlock our best pound to yuan exchange rates.
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Buy back
Worried about having left over Chinese yuan when you return from your trip? We’ll buy them back for a great exchange rate.
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Terms and conditions
*Nectar members receive better exchange rates on single purchase transactions of all available foreign currencies. Excludes travel money card home delivery orders and online reloads. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone. You need to tell us your Nectar card number at the time of your transaction.
**You can order currency for a secure home delivery by 1pm on the day of your choice by Royal Mail (Mon- Sat). For next day delivery your order needs to be confirmed before 2pm (Mon- Fri). Please note that whilst Royal Mail make every effort to delivery on schedule, we cannot guarantee this as it is beyond our control. Highlands and Islands (including Channel Islands) are not guaranteed next day delivery. Delivery is free on all cash orders £400 or more (£4.99 for orders between £100 and £399.99). The minimum order for home delivery is £100. The delivery day quoted is dependent on the order day being a working day; if one of those days is a public holiday then additional day(s) will be added accordingly. All home delivery orders are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, unless we advise you otherwise, to your billing address, and a signature will be required upon delivery. A valid telephone number is required for home delivery.
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