Cash usage
Swiss francs remain available for cash payments while cashless methods are also widely used.
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Switzerland Currency Guide
Learn how the Swiss franc is used in Switzerland, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Swiss Franc in Switzerland
Monetary framework
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc as its official currency.
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Currency facts
CHF at a glance
CurrencySwiss Franc
ISO codeCHF
SymbolCHF
Minor unitRappen
Decimal places2
Central bankSwiss National Bank
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedThe federal Swiss franc was introduced in 1850
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Switzerland
Official use
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc as its official currency.
Payment environment
Cards are widely accepted, while cash can still be useful for small purchases.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
Card acceptance is common at participating retailers, hotels and transport providers.
Mobile and contactless payments
Contactless card and mobile-wallet payments use Switzerland's established cashless-payment infrastructure.
ATM availability
ATMs dispense Swiss francs; foreign-card fees depend on the operator and issuer.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Before exchanging
Compare costs in Swiss francs and remember that euro acceptance by a merchant does not change the official currency.
Cash declaration
The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security publishes current rules for cash, foreign currency and securities.
Popular currency pairs
CHF conversion links
Related currencies
Regional and monetary links
Currency topics
These links use the country dataset's regional and monetary relationships rather than a single global popularity list.
FAQ
Switzerland currency questions
Which currency is used in Switzerland?
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc as its official currency.
Does Switzerland have multiple official currencies?
Switzerland has one official currency: the Swiss franc (CHF).
How can I compare the Swiss franc?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Switzerland's official currency with other supported currencies.
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Rate data and official references
Data source: Frankfurter
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Reviewed by: CurrencyHub Editorial Team
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Content methodology
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