ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon Print
Caixin

China launches digital yuan app in pilot cities nationwide

Central bank's e-CNY joins Alipay and WeChat Pay for mobile payments

The app is now available to users in 12 cities and regions, including Beijing and Zhangjiakou, the host cities for the upcoming Winter Olympics.   © Reuters

China has launched a smartphone app for payments and money transfers using the digital yuan as the country continues testing its central bank digital currency.

The e-CNY app became available on app distribution platforms for Android and iOS users in China on Tuesday.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.

Discover the all new Nikkei Asia app

  • Take your reading anywhere with offline reading functions
  • Never miss a story with breaking news alerts
  • Customize your reading experience

Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.

Celebrate our next chapter
Free access for everyone - Sep. 30

Find out more