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What currency does Switzerland use?

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Swiss franc (CHF)

Choose CHF. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.

Money in Switzerland

Switzerland uses the Swiss franc, currency code CHF. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose CHF instead.

Tipping

Service is included. Rounding up or a few francs for good service is common.

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Common questions

What currency does Switzerland use?

The Swiss franc (CHF).

Should I pay in pounds or CHF in Switzerland?

Choose CHF. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.

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