Currency Guide Switzerland

Currency

Swiss Franc (CHF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations CHF1000, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10

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The Swiss Franc is used in: Liechtenstein.

Credit Cards

Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted and ATMs are widespread; many are equipped with the Cirrus or Maestro system.

The most commonly accepted credit cards in Switzerland are American Express, Master Card and Visa. These cards can be used in Switzerland at ATMs, various retail outlets and most hotels.

Banks in Switzerland have ATMs which can be accessed 24 hours a day. Cards can be used in Switzerland at both ATMs and at most retail locations, as long as they have been enabled for international access.

Currency Regulations

The import and export of all currencies is free.

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Currency Exchange

Although not part of the EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and some merchants may accept Euros. There are currency exchange facilities at all major airports and most hotels. There may be a small charge for cashing in Travellers Cheques.

Exchange Rate History

Date CHF Rate
01/01/02 2.318
01/01/03 2.137
01/01/04 2.127
01/01/05 2.099
01/01/06 2.198
A rough guide to the tourists rates for the Swiss Franc since the beginning of 2002

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