What is the yuan rate in Bang Tao?
The 100 and 50 yuan notes take the top tier. CAT Exchange splits renminbi into three tiers by note size, so the mix of notes in your wallet changes the total you receive.
On 4 September 2026 CAT Exchange buys Chinese yuan at 4.81 THB per yuan for 100 and 50 notes, 4.48 THB for 20 and 10 notes, and 4.14 THB for 5, 2 and 1 yuan notes, at its office in Bang Tao, Phuket.
Key facts
- On 4 September 2026 100 and 50 yuan notes are bought at 4.81 THB per yuan.
- 20 and 10 yuan notes are bought at 4.48 THB per yuan on 4 September 2026.
- 5, 2 and 1 yuan notes are bought at 4.14 THB per yuan on 4 September 2026.
- A confirmed yuan rate holds for 60 minutes after you accept it in chat.
- The Bang Tao office is open 12 hours a day, 09:00 to 21:00.
- Cash delivery of exchanged baht inside Bang Tao costs 0 THB extra.
- A cash exchange at the counter takes up to 15 minutes.
- A 5,000 yuan exchange in 10 and 20 yuan notes pays fewer THB per yuan than in 100s.
| Currency | Notes | We buy (THB) | We sell (THB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNY | 50-100 | 4.81 | 4.95 |
| CNY | 10-20 | 4.48 | 4.9 |
| CNY | 1-5 | 4.14 | 4.8 |
How much baht do 1,000 and 5,000 yuan give?
Multiply the amount by the tier rate. The quote is a net rate, so counting and handling sit inside the number and nothing is deducted at the counter.
A 1,000 yuan exchange in 100 yuan notes on 4 September 2026 is calculated as 1,000 x 4.81 THB. A 5,000 yuan exchange in the same notes comes to 5,000 x 4.81 THB, with no separate commission taken from the total.
The same 5,000 yuan handed over in 10 and 20 yuan notes is counted at 4.48 THB per yuan, which is a visible difference across a sum that size. Sorting the notes before you arrive takes two minutes and is worth doing.
Why does the note size change the rate?
Because of what happens to the cash afterwards. Large clean notes move on through the banking chain at a better price than a brick of small paper, and handling cost per yuan rises as the denomination falls.
Chinese travellers rarely feel this, since the 100 yuan note is the largest in circulation and most people carry them anyway. The lower tiers matter when you are emptying a wallet of change at the end of a trip rather than exchanging a planned amount.
What condition do the notes need to be in?
Clean, flat, unmarked, with no tears or tape. Cashiers check every note, and paper with pen marks, stamps, water damage or a missing corner either takes a lower rate or goes back to you.
Both the current fifth series and the older green 100 yuan notes turn up in Phuket. If you are holding older paper or anything worn, photograph both sides and send it to WhatsApp or Telegram before travelling to the office.
What do you need to bring?
Your passport and the cash. Thai law requires a licensed money changer to identify each customer exchanging cash on the premises, and a photo on your phone does not replace the document.
Check how much cash yuan you may carry out of China before you fly, since that limit belongs to Chinese customs rules rather than to the exchange office. Bringing dollars as well is common, and those follow their own three tiers on the US dollar page.
How long is the quote held?
Sixty minutes from the moment you accept it in the chat. That window covers the drive from Laguna, Cherng Talay, Boat Avenue, Layan or Surin to the office.
CAT Exchange holds a confirmed yuan rate, 4.81 THB per yuan on 4 September 2026 for 100 and 50 notes, for 60 minutes after the customer accepts it in the chat. The office at 246 Bandon-Cherngtalay Rd, Si Sunthon opens daily from 09:00 to 21:00.
Rates move during the day, so the numbers above belong to the 4 September 2026 snapshot. The current rates page shows the latest figures for all thirteen currencies.
Where do you exchange yuan in Phuket?
At the Bang Tao office, or through delivery. The office sits on Bandon-Cherngtalay Road in Si Sunthon, ten minutes from the Laguna hotels, with the route on the Bang Tao office page.
For a large amount, cash delivery brings the baht to your hotel or villa. Delivery inside Bang Tao is free, and other districts are priced individually from the amount and the distance.
The cash currency overview lists every currency bought at the same counter.
Bang Tao office
246 Bandon-Cherngtalay Rd, Si Sunthon, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand- HoursDaily 09:00–21:00
- Phone+66 84 263 9185
FAQ
Which yuan notes get the highest rate?
The 100 and 50 yuan notes, at 4.81 THB per yuan as of 4 September 2026.
Do you accept yuan coins?
No. Banknotes only, in every currency.
Can I pay by WeChat Pay or Alipay instead?
The office works with cash at the counter and with transfers agreed in the chat. Send your request and the available options come back in writing.
Is there a limit on how much yuan I can exchange?
Large sums are quoted individually, so send the amount in the chat before you come.
Do you exchange baht back into yuan?
On request, depending on what the office holds that day. Ask with the amount in advance.
Do I get a receipt?
Yes, an electronic receipt after the operation.