GBP to CNY Exchange Rate
Real-time British Pound to Chinese Yuan rates for import/export businesses.
Save 83% vs traditional banks.
Bank vs Unicorn Currencies
See exactly how much you save on a £200,000 transaction
| Cost Item | Traditional Banks | Unicorn Currencies |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction Size | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| FX Spread | 3% | 0.5% |
| Payment Fee | £25-40 | £5 |
| Total Cost | £6,030 | £1,005 |
| YOUR SAVINGS | — | £5,025 (83%) |
| Settlement Speed | 2-3 days | T+0 (2.3s avg) |
Enterprise Transaction Examples
Savings vs traditional banks on typical enterprise transaction sizes
Volume-Based Pricing
| Annual FX Volume | Unicorn Spread | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|
| £1M - £5M | 0.50% | £20,000+ |
| £5M - £10M | 0.45% | £102,500+ |
| £10M - £25M | 0.40% | £262,500+ |
| £25M+ | Custom | Contact us |
Minimum: £1M annual FX volume
Common Use Cases for GBP/CNY
What Businesses Use This Corridor
Pay Chinese manufacturers, textile suppliers, electronics
- Textile Traders
- Electronics Importers
- Manufacturing
Typical Monthly Volume: £300k-£3M
Local Payment Rails in CNY
Avoid SWIFT fees by using local payment systems:
- Alipay - Faster settlement, lower fees
- UnionPay - Faster settlement, lower fees
- CIPS - Faster settlement, lower fees
Traditional banks use SWIFT (3-4% fees). We use local rails where possible for T+0 (2.3s avg) settlement.
Why Choose Unicorn for GBP/CNY
Real-Time FX Exposure Tracking
Upload supplier invoices in CNY. See live P/L as GBP/CNY rates move. Know exactly what waiting costs you.
15-Second Rate Locks
Lock the GBP/CNY rate for 15 seconds. Time to calculate margins, check inventory, and confirm with your team before committing.
83% Lower Costs
Save £5,025 on every £200,000 transaction. On £300k-£3M monthly: save £25,125-£251,250 annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current GBP to CNY exchange rate?
The current British Pound to Chinese Yuan exchange rate is 1 GBP = 9.0400 CNY. This rate is fetched from our treasury system in real-time when you load the page during market hours (Monday-Friday) (last updated Just now).
How much does it cost to convert GBP to CNY?
Unicorn Currencies charges a 0.5% FX spread plus a £5 payment fee. On a £200,000 transaction, you save £5,025 (83%) compared to traditional banks which charge 3% spread plus £25-40 fees.
How fast can I send money from GBP to CNY?
Payments settle in T+0 (2.3s avg). We use local payment rails (Alipay, UnionPay, CIPS) instead of SWIFT, which is why we're 10-50x faster than traditional banks.
Who uses GBP to CNY exchange services?
This currency corridor is popular with Textile Traders, Electronics Importers, Manufacturing. Pay Chinese manufacturers, textile suppliers, electronics. Typical monthly volume ranges from £300k-£3M.
$1M+ in GBP/CNY Payments? Save 83%
Enterprise treasury platform for import/export businesses with $1M+ annual FX volume
Unicorn Currencies works exclusively with businesses doing $1M+ annual FX volume.