EUR to CNY Exchange Rate Today
Euro to Yuan conversion for European manufacturers sourcing from Shenzhen, Belt and Road infrastructure projects, and managing €230B EU-China trade deficit. Track ECB and PBOC policy divergence.
1000 EUR =
7,850.27CNY
1 CNY = 0.1274 EUR
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EUR to CNY conversion table
Common amounts at the current mid-market rate of 1 EUR = 7.85 CNY.
| EUR | CNY |
|---|---|
| 1 EUR | 7.85 CNY |
| 5 EUR | 39.25 CNY |
| 10 EUR | 78.50 CNY |
| 25 EUR | 196.26 CNY |
| 50 EUR | 392.51 CNY |
| 100 EUR | 785.03 CNY |
| 500 EUR | 3,925 CNY |
| 1,000 EUR | 7,850 CNY |
| 5,000 EUR | 39,251 CNY |
| CNY | EUR |
|---|---|
| 1 CNY | 0.1274 EUR |
| 5 CNY | 0.6369 EUR |
| 10 CNY | 1.27 EUR |
| 25 CNY | 3.18 EUR |
| 50 CNY | 6.37 EUR |
| 100 CNY | 12.74 EUR |
| 500 CNY | 63.69 EUR |
| 1,000 CNY | 127.38 EUR |
| 5,000 CNY | 636.92 EUR |
Mid-market rate — the midpoint banks trade at, before any provider adds a margin. What you actually receive is below.
What you actually get for 1,000 EUR
Nobody converts at the mid-market rate. At 1 EUR = 7.85 CNY, a perfect conversion of 1,000 EUR would be 7,850 CNY. Here is what 13 services would really send, fee and exchange-rate margin included.
| Service | Their rate | Fee | You get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paysendcheapest | 7.83 | 1.50 EUR | 7,821 CNY |
| Revolut | 7.83 | 1.50 EUR | 7,815 CNY |
| Instarem | 7.80 | — | 7,802 CNY |
| MoneyGram | 7.81 | 1.49 EUR | 7,801 CNY |
| XE | 7.77 | — | 7,772 CNY |
| WorldRemit | 7.77 | 1.01 EUR | 7,762 CNY |
| Remitly | 7.77 | 1.99 EUR | 7,755 CNY |
| Wise | 7.85 | 13.01 EUR | 7,748 CNY |
| Western Union | 7.73 | 1.99 EUR | 7,714 CNY |
| Ria Money Transfer | 7.71 | — | 7,709 CNY |
| Taptap Send | 7.66 | — | 7,659 CNY |
| Xoom | 7.66 | 2.94 EUR | 7,635 CNY |
| OFX | 7.69 | 9.83 EUR | 7,611 CNY |
On 1,000 EUR, the gap between the best and worst option here is 210.53 CNY — the same money, converted on the same day. That difference is the fee plus the margin each service builds into its rate, and it is the only part of this page you can do anything about. How exchange-rate markups work.
Typical pricing for a bank-funded transfer, not a live quote — promotional offers and payment method can change it. Check the provider before sending.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current EUR to CNY exchange rate?
The Euro to Chinese Yuan rate typically ranges between ¥7.5-8.0 per €1. ECB and PBOC policies, EU-China trade relations, and yuan internationalization efforts influence this rate. China is EU's largest trading partner—European companies like Volkswagen, BMW, Airbus have massive Chinese operations requiring constant EUR/CNY conversions. Trade imbalance (EU imports more from China) creates consistent demand for yuan from European businesses.
How does EU-China trade affect this rate?
EU imports €450B+ from China annually (machinery, electronics, textiles, consumer goods) while exporting €220B (luxury goods, machinery, aircraft). This €230B deficit means European importers constantly buy yuan to pay Chinese suppliers. German auto makers generate significant China revenues—VW sells 40% of cars there, requiring yuan for operations. When China's economy slows, yuan weakens, making Chinese goods cheaper for Europeans but hurting European exporters.
What's the best way to send Euros to China?
Use European banks with Chinese operations (HSBC, BNP Paribas), Chinese banks' European branches (Bank of China, ICBC), Wise or OFX for transfers (note China's restrictions), or for businesses, trade finance services. Remember China's $50,000 annual personal conversion limit and documentation requirements. Cross-border e-commerce platforms increasingly support EUR-CNY settlements for business transactions.
What timing factors affect euro-yuan conversions?
European importers ordering Guangdong electronics benefit when euro trades above ¥7.8 per yuan, reducing procurement costs 5-7%. ECB rate announcements (8 annually) create immediate volatility versus PBOC's gradual adjustments. Volkswagen and BMW convert quarterly earnings from Chinese operations—VW's 40% China sales equal €30B+ annual yuan exposure requiring sophisticated hedging. Students at Tsinghua or Fudan universities convert tuition before September/March semesters. CIPS (China's payment system) processed €200B in 2023, growing 25% annually as yuan internationalization accelerates alternative to SWIFT.
What is Belt and Road's impact on EUR/CNY?
China's Belt and Road Initiative encourages yuan usage in Europe—some trade settlements now in CNY instead of USD or EUR. Eastern European countries (Hungary, Serbia) increasing yuan reserves. However, euro remains dominant for EU-China trade. CIPS (China's payment system) growing but SWIFT still primary. Gradual yuan internationalization means European companies increasingly comfortable holding yuan for Chinese operations and investments.
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