Need to buy some Swiss francs?
The land of stunning mountains, delicious chocolates, Emmental cheese and impeccable timing is a top destination for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Luxury comes at a price, so stock up on the francs before you arrive!
Today's rate:
- CHF= £1
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What to spend your franc on
A bar of authentic Swiss chocolate
2.5 CHF
A cup of fresh coffee
4.7 CHF
A cheese fondue for two in a restaurant
32 CHF
A day-pass for all zones on the Zurich metro
33.6 CHF
A day tour around the beautiful Mount Titlis
156 CHF
A budget
RecalculateMust-sees in Switzerland
- Zurich
- Zurich is a beautiful spot at the foot of the Alps. There are stunning churches here, as well as the Zurich Museum of Art and the Old Botanical Garden.
- Geneva
- Lake Geneva is a beautiful spot set against a mountainous backdrop. While you’re in the area, take a tour around the fascinating CERN research centre!
- Bern
- This old medieval town is now the de facto capital of Switzerland as well as an UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site. While touring around the old town, check out the Museum of Natural History.
The final francs in Europe
Due to not being a member of the European Union, the Swiss have held tightly onto their francs. Whilst there are four official languages in Switzerland (German, French, Italian and Romansh) only Latin is used for the inscriptions on the coins.
You will find a 15% service charge added to your bill in hotels, bars and restaurants – this is a legal requirement. Other than that, tipping is not expected, but if you have found the service really exceptional you can always round the bill up!
Frequently used banknotes
There are 100 cents in a franc, while the most commonly used banknotes are for 10 (yellow), 20 (red), 50 (green), 100 (blue) and 1,000 (purple) francs. All four languages are used on each note.
In Switzerland, the majority of payments are made in cash, even for large amounts, so make sure you have plenty of each note to settle bills of all sizes. Not all establishments will accept a credit card.
Buying Swiss franc online is easy
Free next-day home delivery on orders over 600 GBP
*The figures provided are indicative only and are there to provide an idea of the amount of travel money you may need during your trip.