CHF/USD Guides & Switzerland Money Tips
Practical writing on exchange rates, Swiss travel costs, SNB policy and transferring money between Switzerland and the US.
History
The 2015 CHF Flash Crash
January 15, 2015: SNB removes the euro cap, franc surges 30% in minutes, FX brokers go bust. The full story and what it still means.
Read guide →Central banks
SNB Rate Decisions
How the Swiss National Bank's quarterly meetings move CHF/USD: schedule, what to watch, key people and historical moves.
Read guide →City guide
Zurich Money Guide
ATMs, daily costs, tipping, public transport and how to pay like a local in Switzerland's most expensive city.
Read guide →City guide
Geneva Money Guide
International quarter, French-border shopping trick, Geneva Transport Card, best ATMs and daily costs.
Read guide →Money mechanics
ATM Fees in Switzerland
Why Swiss bank ATMs are essentially free for foreign cards, the DCC trap, and the best cards for Swiss travel.
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