The official currency is CHF. Payment habits vary by merchant and location, so travellers should combine a primary card, a backup method and a practical amount of local cash.
1 CHF = 1.2128 USD
Reference rate only. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and fees.
The official currency is CHF. Payment habits vary by merchant and location, so travellers should combine a primary card, a backup method and a practical amount of local cash.
CurrencyFlow rates are for budgeting and comparison, not guaranteed bank, card or exchange-counter quotes.
Cards are common, but cash remains accepted and useful for small purchases.
Contactless payments are widely available in transport, retail and hospitality.
Contactless and mobile-wallet acceptance depends on the merchant, network and device.
ATMs are readily available; using a foreign card can involve fees.
If an ATM or terminal offers conversion into your home currency, compare the disclosed rate and fees with paying in the local currency before accepting.
Rounding up or modest tipping is common, but service is generally included.
Before travel, notify the card issuer when necessary, check foreign-transaction and ATM fees, and keep a backup payment method.
Airport exchange counters can be convenient but may use wider spreads or additional charges.
| Pair | Reference rate | Open |
|---|---|---|
 CHF/ AUD | 1 CHF = 1.7258 AUD | View CHF to AUD → |
CHF/ CAD | 1 CHF = 1.6957 CAD | View CHF to CAD → |
CHF/ CNY | 1 CHF = 8.0732 CNY | View CHF to CNY → |
CHF/ EUR | 1 CHF = 1.0851 EUR | View CHF to EUR → |
CHF/ GBP | 1 CHF = 0.90691 GBP | View CHF to GBP → |
CHF/ JPY | 1 CHF = 191.21 JPY | View CHF to JPY → |
CHF/ SGD | 1 CHF = 1.5515 SGD | View CHF to SGD → |
CHF/ USD | 1 CHF = 1.2128 USD | View CHF to USD → |
The official currency is CHF.
Cards are common, but cash remains accepted and useful for small purchases.
Contactless payments are widely available in transport, retail and hospitality.
Check the local operator fee, card-issuer fee, withdrawal limit and any dynamic currency conversion offer.
Payment practices vary by merchant, location and time. Check current monetary, customs and card-issuer guidance before travel.