Money and costs in Switzerland
The Franc
The currency of Switzerland is the Swiss Franc. The Swiss Franc which is divided into into 100 centimes (French), Rappen (German) or centesimi (Italian.)
CHF is the internationally used symbol.
Rappen (German) are also known as Centimes in French.
Notes are available in denominations of 1,000CHF, 200CHF, 100CHF, 50CHF, 20CHF and 10CHF. Coins are issued to values of 5CHF, 2CHF, 1CHF and 50 rappen, 20 rappen, 10 rappen and 5 rappen.
The Euro
As Switzerland is not part of the European Union, the Euro (EUR) is not an official currency. It is widely accepted in the major urban areas but you should make sure you have Francs as not every establishment accepts Euros. Where the Euro is accepted, you will usually only be able to pay with noites and your change will be in Swiss Francs.
Currency exchange facilities are widely available at banks and many train stations.
Credit cards
Major credit cards are widely accepted but you should have cash with you just in case and to cover incidental expenses.
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- Switzerland Tourist Board
Official website of the Swiss Tourist Board