Which Banks Offer Foreign Currency Exchange in China? Are There Fees?

Major commercial banks, including the Big Five (ICBC, ABC, Bank of China, CCB, and Bank of Communications), joint-stock banks like China Merchants Bank and CITIC Bank, as well as foreign banks such as HSBC and Standard Chartered, all provide foreign currency exchange services.

Fee Policy:

Bank of China: Generally no additional exchange fee

Other Banks: Service charges apply:

ICBC: 0.5%~1% of transaction amount

CCB: 1% fee

CMB: 0.1% (min. ¥5, max. ¥150)

(Note: Rates and fees are subject to change - check with your bank before transactions.)