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Switzerland

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Small, mountainous and wealthy, with a population of just seven million, Switzerland is renowned for its enviable quality of life in a country that ticks along like clockwork. Its products are sought after the world over, from dangerously delicious cheese and chocolate to luxurious watches whose tim... more >>

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Switzerland Currency Information

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Switzerland Currency Information

Swiss Franc (CHF) = 100 rappen or centimes. Notes are in denominations of CHF1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of CHF5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 centimes.

Currency exchange
There are bureaux de change at train stations and banks.

Cards
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are widely available.

Travellers cheques
Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Euro or Swiss Franc cheques are accepted at airports, railway stations and banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in Pounds Sterling, Euros or US Dollars.

Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0830-1630.