What types of transfers can I send to Chinese yuan (CNY)?

We support both personal and business customers sending Chinese yuan (CNY) to China. The delivery method available depends on the type of sender and recipient. Refer to the respective help pages to see specific information on the methods. Individual senders can use UnionPay , Alipay , Weixin to send to other individuals. Individual senders can’t send to business recipients. Business senders can send to both individuals and businesses. UnionPay , Alipay can be used for individuals and local bank accounts can be used for business recipients.

How much can I send to China?

Sending via UnionPay: You can send up to 33,000 Chinese yuan (CNY) per transaction. Sending via Alipay: You can send up to 50,000 Chinese yuan (CNY) per transfer. Each recipient can receive between 300,000—600,000 Chinese yuan (CNY) per year and there may be monthly frequency limits depending on the transfer purpose. Learn more about Alipay recipient limits Sending via Weixin: You can send up to 50,000 Chinese yuan (CNY) per transfer. Each recipient can receive 500,000 Chinese yuan (CNY) per year. For bank transfers (Business sending to business in China): Unlimited, but depending on the currency you are sending from there might be limits imposed.

How long does a money transfer to China take?

When you set up your transfer, we will always give you an estimate on how long your transfer will take, depending on the transfer partner you chose. Learn more about how long transfers take

Why was my transfer delayed or cancelled?

Your transfer may be delayed or cancelled if your recipient doesn’t complete verification or card binding which is prompted by Alipay (72 hours) and/or WeChat (48 hours). Your transfer may also be delayed when we need more information about your transfer purpose (requested by the local authorities). If your transfer is cancelled, your money will automatically go back to you within 3 working days.

Send money to China from the United Arab Emirates

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Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers to China from the United Arab Emirates.

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Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
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Balance transfer fee
0 AED
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Total included fees (1.13%)
234.11 AED

Should arrive in seconds

Send money to China from the United Arab Emirates

Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers to China from the United Arab Emirates.

Send money from China to the United Arab Emirates instead.

Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for up to 48 hours

Open an account

Rate guaranteed

You send

Sending over 20,000 GBP or equivalent? We'll discount our fee

Recipient gets exactly

Paying with

Your balance

Balance transfer fee
0 AED
Our fee
234.11 AED

Total included fees (1.13%)
234.11 AED

Should arrive in seconds

How to send money to China from the United Arab Emirates

Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.

Send CNY to UnionPay, AliPay, WeChat accounts in China. Your recipient doesn't need Wise to receive money. But individuals will need a Chinese National ID card, and businesses will need a CNY account in mainland China to receive money.

Enter the amount you want to send from United Arab Emirates dirham to Chinese yuan. Check out the fees — and see exactly how much you’ll get on the other side.

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How to send money to China from the United Arab Emirates

Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.

Send CNY to UnionPay, AliPay, WeChat accounts in China. Your recipient doesn't need Wise to receive money. But individuals will need a Chinese National ID card, and businesses will need a CNY account in mainland China to receive money.

Enter the amount you want to send from United Arab Emirates dirham to Chinese yuan. Check out the fees — and see exactly how much you’ll get on the other side.

Send money now

How to send money to China from the United Arab Emirates

Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.

Send CNY to UnionPay, AliPay, WeChat accounts in China. Your recipient doesn't need Wise to receive money. But individuals will need a Chinese National ID card, and businesses will need a CNY account in mainland China to receive money.

Enter the amount you want to send from United Arab Emirates dirham to Chinese yuan. Check out the fees — and see exactly how much you’ll get on the other side.

Send money now

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Best ways to send money to China from the United Arab Emirates with WISE

The best way to send United Arab Emirates dirham to Chinese yuan is from a Wise balance. It’s cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.

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If you have a Wise multi-currency account, you can use money in your account to fund your transfer. It’s cheap and fast — just set up your money transfer as you normally would, and choose a Wise account transfer when paying.

Cheapest way to send money to China from the United Arab Emirates

The cheapest way to send AED to China is from a Wise balance and costs 234.11 AED. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.

AED

CNY

Sending AED	Transfer cost
Wise balance	234.11 AED

Fastest way to send money to China from the United Arab Emirates

Sending money with Wise is super fast: 64% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.

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CNY

Sending AED	Should arrive
Wise balance	in seconds