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Convert AUD to CNY
AUD
CNY|Updated recentlyMid-market 4.8479Cheapest todayof 9 providers
Xoom (PayPal)
Rate 4.9555 · Fee free
You send
A$1,000
Recipient gets
¥4,956
¥150 more than the most expensive provider
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Quick answer: The best AUD to CNY exchange rate in May 2026 is offered by Xoom (PayPal), delivering 4,955.54 CNY on a 1,000 AUD transfer with a fee of zero. According to SendMoneyCompare's comparison of 9 providers updated every 6 hours, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive provider on this corridor is 146 CNY.
Last reviewed: by Awais Imran, Reviews Editor
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Rates are good right now
73th percentile
Based on 59 days of data (2026-03-13 to 2026-05-21)
Today's best
¥495.26
Xoom (PayPal)
59-day avg
1 AUD = 4.87 CNY
Best rate
5.04
2026-05-07 · Xoom (PayPal)
Worst rate
4.72
2026-03-29 · InstaReM
What is the cheapest way to send AUD to CNY?
Sending A$1,000 from AUD to CNY. Sorted by best value — most money received.
Source: SendMoneyCompare · Data updated every 6 hours from live provider APIs
#ProviderRateFeeRecipient gets
Rate 4.9555·Fee Free
↓ 1.2% over 16dAvg: 5.00 CNY (-1.0% vs avg)Range: 4.95–5.04
1
4.9555
Free
¥4,955.54
Rate 4.8503·Fee A$3.70
Best rate 27 of 59 days
↑ 0.8% over 50dAvg: 4.84 CNY (+0.1% vs avg)Range: 4.72–4.93
2
1-3 business days
Best rate 27 of 59 days
↑ 0.8% over 50dAvg: 4.84 CNY (+0.1% vs avg)Range: 4.72–4.93
4.8503
A$3.70
¥4,832.40
Rate 4.8179·Fee A$5.99·0.62% markup
Rate 4.7859·Fee A$2.99·1.28% markup
↑ 0.7% over 50dAvg: 4.79 CNY (-0.1% vs avg)Range: 4.66–4.87
4
4.7859
A$2.99
¥4,771.56
Rate 4.7199·Fee Free·2.64% markup
↓ 1.3% over 8dAvg: 4.75 CNY (-0.6% vs avg)Range: 4.72–4.78
5
Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)2.64% markup
↓ 1.3% over 8dAvg: 4.75 CNY (-0.6% vs avg)Range: 4.72–4.78
4.7199
Free
¥4,719.93
Rate 4.7146·Fee A$15.00·2.75% markup
Rate 4.8440·Fee A$94.42·0.08% markup
↑ 1.5% over 6dAvg: 4.85 CNY (+0.8% vs avg)Range: 4.82–4.89
7
4.8440
A$94.42
¥4,386.67
Rate 4.7999·Fee A$91.94·0.99% markup
Rate 4.8091·Fee Free·0.80% markup
Potential savings: Choosing the best provider over the most expensive saves your recipient ¥146.40 on a A$1,000 transfer.
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Looking for the best AUD to CNY exchange rate? Compare real-time rates, fees, and delivery times from 15+ money transfer providers to find the cheapest way to convert Australian Dollar to Chinese Yuan.
The AUD/CNY exchange rate fluctuates throughout the day. Specialist money transfer providers typically offer rates 1–4% better than banks, which can mean significant savings on every transfer. Our comparison shows you the exact CNY amount you'll receive from each provider after all fees and exchange rate markups.
Which provider offers the best AUD to CNY rate?
Xoom (PayPal)
4.7Exchange rate
4.9555
Fee
Free
Recipient gets
¥4,955.54
Speed
Minutes to 3 days
Which provider is best for each transfer type?
Different providers excel at different things. Here's who's best for each use case on the AUD to CNY route.
Cheapest transfer
Xoom (PayPal)
Delivers the most CNY for your money
Fastest transfer
Xoom (PayPal)
Delivers in Minutes to 3 days
Cash pickup
Xoom (PayPal)
Widest cash pickup network
Bank transfer
Xoom (PayPal)
Best rate for bank deposit to CNY
Transfer examples: AUD to CNY
See how much your recipient would get for common transfer amounts.
Send A$500
ProviderFeeReceives
Xoom (PayPal)
4.95 · Minutes to 3 days
InstaReM
4.85 · 1-3 business days
Panda Remit
4.82 · Minutes
Remitly
4.79 · Minutes to 3-5 days
TapTap Send
4.72 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
OFX
4.71 · 1-3 business days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
Xoom (PayPal)Free4.95¥2,476Minutes to 3 days
InstaReMA$0.374.85¥2,4231-3 business days
Panda RemitA$5.994.82¥2,380Minutes
RemitlyA$2.994.79¥2,379Minutes to 3-5 days
TapTap SendFree4.72¥2,360Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
OFXA$15.004.71¥2,2871-3 business days
Send A$1,000
ProviderFeeReceives
Xoom (PayPal)
4.96 · Minutes to 3 days
InstaReM
4.85 · 1-3 business days
Panda Remit
4.82 · Minutes
Remitly
4.79 · Minutes to 3-5 days
TapTap Send
4.72 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
OFX
4.71 · 1-3 business days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
Xoom (PayPal)Free4.96¥4,956Minutes to 3 days
InstaReMA$3.704.85¥4,8321-3 business days
Panda RemitA$5.994.82¥4,789Minutes
RemitlyA$2.994.79¥4,772Minutes to 3-5 days
TapTap SendFree4.72¥4,720Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
OFXA$15.004.71¥4,6441-3 business days
Send A$5,000
ProviderFeeReceives
Xoom (PayPal)
4.95 · Minutes to 3 days
InstaReM
4.85 · 1-3 business days
Panda Remit
4.82 · Minutes
Remitly
4.79 · Minutes to 3-5 days
Wise
4.84 · Instant to 2 days
TapTap Send
4.72 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
Xoom (PayPal)Free4.95¥24,763Minutes to 3 days
InstaReMA$0.374.85¥24,2501-3 business days
Panda RemitA$5.994.82¥24,060Minutes
RemitlyA$2.994.79¥23,915Minutes to 3-5 days
WiseA$94.424.84¥23,763Instant to 2 days
TapTap SendFree4.72¥23,600Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
How much does it cost to convert AUD to CNY?
Fees for AUD to CNY transfers vary by provider — from free to A$5–10 with specialist services. Banks typically charge A$25–50 per wire plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. The bigger cost factor is usually the exchange rate markup, not the fee. Always compare the total CNY received.
Understanding the total cost
The true cost of a money transfer has two components:
Transfer fee
The upfront charge — typically A$0–A$10 with specialist providers.
Exchange rate markup
The hidden cost — the difference between the provider's rate and the mid-market rate (4.8479).
How long does a AUD to CNY transfer take?
Delivery times for AUD to CNY transfers range from minutes (with express options) to 3–5 business days for standard bank wires. Most specialist providers deliver within 1–2 business days.
FastExpress delivery
- Xoom (PayPal)Minutes to 3 days
- Panda RemitMinutes
- RemitlyMinutes to 3-5 days
- TapTap SendUnder 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
- WiseInstant to 2 days
Standard delivery
- InstaReM1-3 business days
- OFX1-3 business days
- TorFX1-3 business days
- Regency FXSame day to 2 business days
AUD to CNY Exchange Rate History
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 59 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | __mid Market__ | Nab | InstaReM | Remitly | Western Union |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| May 21 | 4.8180 | — | 4.8504✓ | 4.7861 | — |
| May 20 | 4.8093 | — | 4.8365✓ | 4.7723 | 4.8328 |
| May 19 | 4.8365 | 4.7261 | 4.8715✓ | 4.8028 | 4.8655 |
| May 18 | 4.7300 | 4.7146 | 4.8581✓ | 4.7956 | 4.8537 |
| May 17 | 4.7500 | 4.7263 | 4.8623 | 4.8039 | 4.8657✓ |
| May 16 | 4.7500 | 4.7263 | 4.8623 | 4.8039 | 4.8657✓ |
| May 15 | 4.7700 | 4.7422 | 4.8854✓ | 4.8190 | — |
| May 14 | 4.8385 | 4.7617 | 4.9002✓ | 4.8385 | — |
| May 13 | 5.0285✓ | 4.7733 | 4.9184 | 4.8501 | — |
| May 12 | 4.8468 | 4.7640 | 4.9101 | 4.8468 | 4.9123✓ |
| May 11 | 4.9144✓ | 4.7702 | 4.9142 | 4.8497 | 4.9144✓ |
| May 10 | 4.9258✓ | 4.7378 | 4.9214 | 4.8616 | 4.9258✓ |
| May 9 | 4.7378 | 4.7378 | 4.9214 | 4.8616 | 4.9258✓ |
| May 8 | 5.0205✓ | 4.7628 | 4.9116 | 4.8453 | — |
| May 7 | 5.0425✓ | 4.7854 | 4.9308 | 4.8636 | — |
| May 6 | 4.7873 | 4.7873 | 4.9268 | 4.8708 | 4.9408✓ |
| May 3 | 4.8538 | 4.7077 | 4.9128 | 4.8538 | 4.9255✓ |
| May 2 | 4.8538 | 4.7077 | 4.9128 | 4.8538 | 4.9255✓ |
| May 1 | 4.7682 | 4.7682 | 4.9150✓ | 4.8497 | — |
| Apr 30 | 4.7300 | 4.7300 | — | 4.8086✓ | — |
| Apr 29 | 4.7479 | 4.7479 | — | 4.8289✓ | — |
| Apr 28 | 4.7491 | 4.7491 | — | 4.8306✓ | — |
| Apr 27 | 4.8396✓ | 4.7571 | — | 4.8396✓ | — |
| Apr 26 | 4.6938 | 4.6938 | — | 4.8249 | 4.8890✓ |
| Apr 25 | 4.8249 | 4.6938 | — | 4.8249 | 4.8890✓ |
| Apr 24 | 4.8805✓ | 4.7277 | — | 4.8125 | 4.8805✓ |
| Apr 23 | 4.8147 | 4.7314 | — | 4.8147 | 4.8867✓ |
| Apr 22 | 4.8889✓ | 4.7335 | — | 4.8152 | 4.8889✓ |
| Apr 21 | 4.8296 | 4.7479 | 4.8952✓ | 4.8296 | — |
| Apr 20 | 4.7303 | 4.7303 | 4.8811✓ | 4.8119 | — |
| Apr 19 | 4.8897✓ | 4.7038 | 4.8897✓ | 4.8215 | — |
| Apr 18 | 4.7038 | 4.7038 | 4.8897✓ | 4.8215 | — |
| Apr 17 | 4.8898✓ | 4.7418 | 4.8898✓ | 4.8231 | — |
| Apr 16 | 4.8914✓ | 4.7426 | 4.8914✓ | — | — |
| Apr 15 | 4.8648✓ | 4.7145 | 4.8602 | — | 4.8648✓ |
| Apr 14 | 4.8380✓ | 4.6866 | 4.8329 | — | 4.8380✓ |
| Apr 13 | 4.8099 | 4.6657 | 4.8099 | — | 4.8105✓ |
| Apr 12 | 4.8156 | 4.6366 | 4.8156 | — | 4.8287✓ |
| Apr 11 | 4.8287✓ | 4.6258 | 4.8156 | — | 4.8287✓ |
| Apr 10 | 4.8315✓ | 4.6882 | 4.8315✓ | — | — |
| Apr 9 | 4.7975✓ | 4.6550 | 4.7975✓ | — | — |
| Apr 8 | 4.7015 | 4.7015 | 4.8422✓ | — | — |
| Apr 7 | 4.6960 | 4.6155 | 4.7569✓ | 4.6960 | — |
| Apr 6 | 4.7036 | 4.6238 | 4.7652✓ | 4.7036 | — |
| Apr 5 | 4.5613 | 4.5613 | 4.7373✓ | 4.6813 | 4.7356 |
| Apr 4 | 4.6813 | 4.5666 | 4.7373✓ | 4.6813 | 4.7356 |
| Apr 3 | 4.6792 | 4.6005 | 4.7396✓ | 4.6792 | 4.7336 |
| Apr 2 | 4.6159 | 4.6159 | 4.7555✓ | 4.6914 | 4.7459 |
| Apr 1 | 4.6791 | 4.6041 | 4.7455✓ | 4.6791 | 4.7435 |
| Mar 31 | 4.6159 | 4.6159 | 4.7555✓ | 4.6930 | — |
| Mar 30 | 4.5987 | 4.5987 | 4.7396✓ | 4.6759 | — |
| Mar 29 | 4.7421✓ | 4.5872 | 4.7214 | 4.6639 | 4.7421✓ |
| Mar 28 | 4.7524✓ | 4.6117 | 4.7524✓ | 4.6886 | 4.7459 |
| Mar 18 | 4.8905✓ | 4.7460 | 4.8905✓ | 4.8270 | 4.8643 |
| Mar 17 | 4.8747✓ | 4.7323 | 4.8747✓ | 4.8117 | 4.8534 |
| Mar 16 | 4.8850✓ | 4.7398 | 4.8850✓ | 4.8234 | 4.8559 |
| Mar 15 | 4.8198✓ | 4.6343 | 4.8087 | 4.7584 | 4.7994 |
| Mar 14 | 4.8198✓ | 4.6343 | 4.8087 | 4.7509 | 4.7994 |
| Mar 13 | 4.8285✓ | 4.6277 | 4.8135 | 4.7509 | 4.8285✓ |
Common questions about sending money from AUD to CNY
What is the best AUD to CNY exchange rate today?
Exchange rates change constantly. Use our comparison table above to see real-time AUD to CNY rates from every provider. The mid-market rate is shown for reference — look for providers offering rates closest to it.
What is the cheapest way to convert AUD to CNY?
Specialist transfer providers like Wise, Remitly, and OFX typically offer the best total value. Compare the total CNY received (after fees and rate markup) rather than just the fee or rate alone.
How long does a AUD to CNY transfer take?
Transfer speeds vary by provider: some deliver within minutes, while standard bank wires take 2–5 business days. Express options are available from most specialist providers for a small additional fee.
Is it cheaper to use a bank or a specialist provider for AUD to CNY?
Specialist providers are almost always cheaper. Banks typically charge A$25–50 per transfer plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. Specialist providers like Wise, Revolut, and Remitly charge A$0–10 with markups under 1%, saving you significantly on every transfer.
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