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Best Money Transfers in Shanghai

Compare money transfers providers available to Shanghai, China residents — with clear fees, features, and eligibility in one place.

Eligibility, pricing, and availability vary by provider, residency, and regulation in China. Confirm the terms directly with each provider before opening an account.

Featured Money Transfers Providers

Updated October 2026

Up to three eligible picks for Shanghai, ranked from our verified partner directory for China. Availability in China and eligibility criteria are set by each provider.

Top Pick

Wise

4.7

Top Money Transfers Provider

Wise offers reliable money transfers services with competitive rates and global coverage.

  • Global Access
  • Low Fees
  • Fast Setup

Availability in China and eligibility criteria are determined by the provider. Check terms before applying.

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Remitly

4.7

Remitly offers reliable money transfers services with competitive rates and global coverage.

  • Global Access
  • Low Fees
  • Fast Setup

Availability in China and eligibility criteria are determined by the provider. Check terms before applying.

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WorldRemit

4.7

WorldRemit offers reliable money transfers services with competitive rates and global coverage.

  • Global Access
  • Low Fees
  • Fast Setup

Availability in China and eligibility criteria are determined by the provider. Check terms before applying.

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How we pick: providers shown here come from our verified affiliate directory filtered by availability in Asia and China, competitive fees, multi-currency support, and user ratings. Rankings may include affiliate partners — see the disclosure below.

Local guide

Money Transfers in Shanghai: what to know

Money transfer services let people in Shanghai, China send money abroad or receive it in CNY (Chinese yuan (renminbi)). The real cost is the fee plus the gap between the provider's exchange rate and the mid-market rate, so compare both.

Currency in China
CNY · Chinese yuan (renminbi)
Local accounts in China
Chinese accounts use a bank code plus account number (typically 16-19 digits); domestic interbank transfers ask for the recipient's full registered name and the bank's 12-digit CNAPS branch clearing code, while cross-border transfers use the bank's SWIFT/BIC.
Payments in China
Domestic interbank transfers use CNAPS (large-value) or IBPS (internet banking payment, small-value, near-real-time). Cross-border RMB flows require additional documentation.

Before you sign up in Shanghai

Domestic interbank transfers use CNAPS (large-value) or IBPS (internet banking payment, small-value, near-real-time). Cross-border RMB flows require additional documentation.

Sources: PBoC: payment system overview · SAFE: cross-border payment rules

All Money Transfers Providers in Shanghai

15 providers to compare, including the three featured above.

  • #4

    Instarem

    4.7

    Instarem offers instant international money transfers with competitive exchange rates, no hidden fees, and InstaPoints rewards on every transfer.

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  • #5

    Zelle

    4.7

    Zelle offers reliable money transfers services with competitive rates and global coverage.

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  • #6

    Venmo

    4.7

    Venmo offers reliable money transfers services with competitive rates and global coverage.

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  • #7

    TransferGo

    4.7

    TransferGo offers reliable money transfers services with competitive rates and global coverage.

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  • #8

    OFX

    4.7

    OFX offers reliable money transfers services with competitive rates and global coverage.

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  • #9

    CurrencyFair

    4.7

    CurrencyFair offers reliable money transfers services with competitive rates and global coverage.

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  • #10

    Paysend

    4.7

    Paysend offers reliable money transfers services with competitive rates and global coverage.

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  • #11

    CurrencyTransfer

    Better rates are only the beginning — personal & business FX

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  • #12

    Globe Digital Bank

    WorldFirst-powered multi-currency accounts and transfers across 2,500+ cities and 200+ countries.

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  • #13

    Currencies Direct

    Award-winning FX specialist since 1996

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  • #14

    Western Union

    Send money worldwide — fast, reliable, trusted

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  • #15

    Skrill

    Digital wallet for online payments, money transfers and crypto.

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Disclosure: Digital Bank Networks is not a bank. We are an independent comparison platform. Some of the providers on this page are our affiliate partners, and we may receive compensation when you open an account through our links. This does not affect our ratings or rankings, which are based on independent analysis. All information is provided for educational purposes only. Please review each provider's terms and conditions before opening an account.