| Switzerland
Swiss
Franc (CHF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in
denominations CHF1000, 200, 100, 50, 20,
10
To
view images and descriptions of all these
denominations [click
here]
The
Swiss Franc is used in: Liechtenstein.
Currency
Import/Export Restrictions:
The
import and export of all currencies is free.
[Click
Here] for more information on doing
a money transfer to Switzerland.
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.
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.
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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