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Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS)

China · Finance & Payments, Telecom

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The Cross-Border Interbank Payment System is a Chinese payment system that offers clearing and settlement services for its participants in cross-border renminbi payments and trade. Backed by the People's Bank of China, China launched the CIPS in 2015 to internationalize RMB use.

Status last verified 03/08/2026Source checked 26/05/2023Company website ↗LeaveRussia profile ↗

Decision trail

Decision date 26/05/2023 · Reference ↗

About 30 Russian banks have already connected to the national Chinese bank transfer system CIPS (Cross-Border Interbank Payment System), which allows you to make payments in yuan.

Status history since 2022

  1. 03/08/2026 operating · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia

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