USD to CHF — US Dollar to Swiss Franc Converter
Reverse pair of CHF/USD. Live USD to Swiss franc rate at the mid-market price.
This is the reverse direction of the CHF to USD converter. Use it when you need to see how many Swiss francs your US dollars buy — for travel, Swiss real estate, tuition, or business transfers into Switzerland.
USD/CHF is usually quoted below parity: since 2011 one US dollar has bought less than one Swiss franc. For a travel trip, this means Swiss prices feel 10-20% higher than their number would suggest when you are used to USD.
Popular USD to CHF Conversions
USD to CHF Table
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FAQ
How many Swiss francs is 1 US dollar?
One US dollar is typically worth 0.85 to 0.95 Swiss francs depending on the day. USD/CHF has traded below parity since 2011, meaning the dollar buys less than one franc.
Is it cheaper to transfer USD to CHF via a bank or a transfer service?
Transfer services (Wise, OFX, Currencies Direct) beat US and Swiss banks by 1.5-2.5% on typical rates. On a $10,000 transfer that is $150-$250 back in your pocket. Banks charge 2-4% spreads plus 25-50 USD wire fees.
What is the best way to get Swiss francs as a US traveler?
A no-foreign-fee debit card (Charles Schwab, Fidelity) at a Swiss bank ATM (UBS, PostFinance, Raiffeisen) gives you the market rate with no spread. Order 200-500 USD in CHF from a US bank before flying for arrival cash; use the ATM for the rest.
Do US dollars work in Switzerland?
Some Zurich, Geneva and Interlaken tourist-heavy venues accept USD, but at 5-8% worse than market rates. Everywhere else you need CHF. Card (paid in CHF, never USD dynamic conversion) is usually fine.