{"id":66307,"date":"2017-10-10T13:28:09","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T12:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?page_id=66307"},"modified":"2026-05-11T05:40:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T04:40:59","slug":"switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/travel-money\/switzerland","title":{"rendered":"Best ways to spend travel money in Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regardless of what you plan to do in Switzerland, you\u2019ll need to organise your travel money before you get there. 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If we show a \"Promoted for\" pick, this means it's been chosen from among our partners and is based on factors that include special features or offers, and the commission we receive. Keep in mind that our picks may not always be the best fit for you, and it's important to compare for yourself to find a product that works for you.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 id=\"credit-cards\">Travelling with a credit card<\/h4><p>Nearly all mid to large restaurants, hotels and shops will accept over the counter credit card payments. Making a withdrawal on credit isn\u2019t advised as cash advance charges apply, so use your debit or travel card. Travel extras such as insurance or an increased earn rate on rewards cards for overseas purchases are other points to consider when you\u2019re comparing credit cards to use overseas. Just watch out for annual fees. <\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><b>Tip:<\/b> Look for a credit card that also offers interest-free purchases for a set time to help you spread the cost of your holiday.<\/li><\/ul><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/travel-credit-cards\">Compare travel credit cards<\/a><\/p><h4 id=\"debit-cards\">Using debit cards<\/h4><p>A travel debit card lets you spend and withdraw in Switzerland like you would at home. Find a debit card that waives foreign conversion and overseas ATM withdrawal fees to save money.<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/virgin-money-m-plus-current-account-review\">Virgin Money M Plus<\/a> account could be a handy product to use in Switzerland, as there are no fees for using your debit card abroad.<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><b>Tip:<\/b> Always choose to be charged in the local currency when withdrawing your Swiss francs to avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) exchange rate charges.<\/li><\/ul><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/debit-cards-low-foreign-transaction-fees\">Compare UK debit cards with low transaction fees<\/a> <\/p><h4 id=\"travel-money-cards\">Using prepaid travel cards<\/h4><p>Prepaid travel cards let you load British pounds and lock in a rate when you convert the funds to Swiss francs. This allows you to avoid paying additional currency conversion fees, often around 3%. It also means that you can load the money at a time when the exchange rate is more favourable, compared to debit and credit cards which use the live exchange rate to convert your cash.<\/p><p>However, these cards can have other charges such as reload fees, card issue fees and inactivity fees (yes, that\u2019s right \u2013 when you\u2019re not using the card). Preloading a set amount of pounds stops you from overspending \u2013 something that\u2019s very easy to do in Switzerland.<\/p><p>However, if you run out of cash, it can take a couple of days for your pounds to be reloaded onto the card, so never leave it till your card is empty before you top up. You may also be provided a spare card in case one of them goes missing. These cards can be cancelled separately to one another.<a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/travel-money\/prepaid-cards\">Compare prepaid cards for travelling<\/a><\/p><h4 id=\"travellers-cheque\">Using traveller\u2019s cheques<\/h4><p>Traveller\u2019s cheques are an outdated travel money product. It\u2019s far easier and much cheaper (using the right product) to get francs by using an ATM. If you do have traveller\u2019s cheques, you can cash your cheques at exchange offices at train stations or at a bank. Exchange offices offer the same rates as banks; however they may charge a commission for the transaction.<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><b>Tip:<\/b> Banks are open during regular business hours Monday to Friday: 8:30am\u20134:30pm.<\/li><\/ul><h4 id=\"cash\">Taking cash with you<\/h4><p>It\u2019s cheaper to get your cash exchanged in Switzerland than it is in the UK. It\u2019s cheaper still if you make an ATM withdrawal using a card that doesn\u2019t charge for currency conversion or international withdrawals.<\/p><p>Nonetheless, we always recommend taking some cash with you just in case you do have any issues. If you have pounds or euros you need to exchange in Switzerland, bureaux de change outlets can be found at airports and train stations. You can also change your money at a bank, which will usually give you the most competitive rate for changing cash locally.<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><b>Tip:<\/b> Some large retailers will accept euros (the majority of businesses will not). If you use euros, you will get a worse rate than paying with the local currency.<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"tag1\">How much can I expect to spend in Switzerland?<\/h3><p>Yes, the rumours are true, Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries in the world to visit, and, according to some estimates, the most expensive country in the world to live. Although hardly a budget destination, it is possible to save a penny here and there. If you\u2019re on a tight budget, you may have to avoid eating out, or instead enjoy some cheaper international dishes.<\/p><table class=\"custom-table\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th style=\"text-align: center;\">Zurich<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center;\">Budget<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center;\">Mid-range<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center;\">Expensive<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter sml-image-center size-full wp-image-580273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2013\/09\/sleep.png\" alt=\"sleep\" width=\"80\" height=\"69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2013\/09\/sleep.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2013\/09\/sleep.png?fit=240 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Sleep<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Hostel<br><strong>\u00a340-\u00a3130 per night<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2-star hotel<br><strong>\u00a3130\u2013\u00a3170 per night<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">5-star hotel<br><strong>\u00a3500-\u00a3700 per night<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter sml-image-center size-full wp-image-205977\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/credit-cards\/wp-uploads\/food.png\" alt=\"food\" width=\"80\" height=\"69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/credit-cards\/wp-uploads\/food.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/credit-cards\/wp-uploads\/food.png?fit=240 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Eat<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Swiss sausage sandwich plus a pint of beer (street food)<br><strong>\u00a315-\u00a325<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Noodle house (Thai restaurant)<br><strong>\u00a320-\u00a330 per dish<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Michelin star restaurant<br><strong>\u00a3150 plus per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter sml-image-center size-full wp-image-587217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2014\/09\/rent-a-bike.png\" alt=\"rent-a-bike\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2014\/09\/rent-a-bike.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2014\/09\/rent-a-bike.png?fit=240 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Do<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Rent a bike and ride around the city<br><strong>Rental is free + \u00a330 deposit<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2-hour Zurich City walking tour<br><strong>\u00a330 per person<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Switzerland mountains, cheese and chocolate tour<br><strong>\u00a3125+ per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><sub>*Prices are approximate and based on summer seasonality and are subject to change<\/sub><\/p><h3>Which one do I choose: Travel card, debit card or credit card?<\/h3><p>Visa and Mastercard branded products are accepted in more places than American Express and Diners cards throughout Switzerland. You will be able to see which cards are accepted in different places by looking for the card scheme logo at the point of sale terminal and ATM machines.<\/p><p>Switzerland is a modern economy with financial services as one of its primary industries, so you won\u2019t need to carry a large amount of cash as you can use your card in more places than not. Make sure your card has a chip. This will let you make contactless payments for over the counter purchases and the majority of point of sale terminals use the chip rather than the magnetic strip to process the payment.<\/p><h4>Travel money options for Switzerland at a glance<\/h4><table class=\"custom-table js-custom-table\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><colgroup><col width=\"155\"><col width=\"286\"><col width=\"406\"><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><th data-sheets-value=\"{\">Travel money option<\/th><th data-sheets-value=\"{\">Pros<\/th><th data-sheets-value=\"{\">Considerations<\/th><\/tr><tr><td data-sheets-value=\"{\">Debit cards for travel<\/td><td data-sheets-value=\"{\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Secured with a chip and a PIN technology<\/li><li>Can be easily blocked by your issuer with just a phone call<\/li><li>ATMs are \u2018everywhere\u2019 in Switzerland<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td data-sheets-value=\"{\"><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>Doesn\u2019t come with a back-up card<\/li><li>Linked directly to bank account. This could have security implications if your card goes missing.<\/li><li>Fees to consider such as ATM fees<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-sheets-value=\"{\">Prepaid travel money cards<\/td><td data-sheets-value=\"{\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Allow you to hold multiple foreign currencies at a time<\/li><li>Save on currency conversion fees<\/li><li>Can be easily blocked by your issuer with just a phone call<\/li><li>Come with a back up card and are protected by PIN<\/li><li>Preload a set amount so you can\u2019t overspend<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td data-sheets-value=\"{\"><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>Need to pay a fee to convert your own money into Swiss francs<\/li><li>Often charge ATM fees (approx \u00a32.00)<\/li><li>Inactivity fees, reload fees, card issue fees<\/li><li>Funds may take time to clear<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-sheets-value=\"{\">Credit cards for travel<\/td><td data-sheets-value=\"{\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>No currency conversion fees<\/li><li>Features such as insurance or reward points earning<\/li><li>Accepted in many restaurants and retailers<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td data-sheets-value=\"{\"><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>ATM cash withdrawals may attract cash advances and higher fees<\/li><li>Rewards program may cost more than they are worth<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-sheets-value=\"{\">Traveller\u2019s cheques<\/td><td data-sheets-value=\"{\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Acceptance<\/li><li>Security<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td data-sheets-value=\"{\"><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>Can be costly with initial purchase charges<\/li><li>Expensive way to carry foreign cash<\/li><li>Not all merchants accept traveller\u2019s cheques<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-sheets-value=\"{\">Cash<\/td><td data-sheets-value=\"{\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Greater payment flexibility<\/li><li>Convenience<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td data-sheets-value=\"{\"><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>More difficult to manage expenses<\/li><li>Higher risk of theft<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><sub>This table is a general summary of the travel money products in the market. Features and benefits can vary between cards. <\/sub><\/em><\/p><h3 id=\"tag5\">Buying Swiss francs in the UK<\/h3><p>It will be cheaper to wait to exchange your British pounds to Swiss francs in Switzerland, either at a bank or by making an ATM withdrawal, rather than getting cash changed in the UK before you depart.<\/p><h3 id=\"tag6\">Finding cash and ATMs in Switzerland<\/h3><p>Remember when withdrawing cash to always be charged in the local currency (Swiss francs) as otherwise you\u2019ll be forced to pay the unfavourable Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) exchange rate.<\/p><h3 id=\"exchange\" dir=\"ltr\">Exchange rate history (GBP to EUR)<\/h3><table class=\"custom-table js-custom-table\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><tbody><tr><th style=\"text-align: center;\">Year<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center;\">Average annual exchange British pound (GBP) to Swiss franc (CHF)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2020<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.204<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2021<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>1.2575<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2022<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>1.1795<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2023<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>1.1171<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2024<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>1.1252<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2025<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>1.0938<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Its always best to have a mixture of travel money options so you can benefit from their various advantages at different times. It\u2019s also much safer to have a few different options just in case you experience any problems. A line of credit gives you peace of mind to cover any unforeseen circumstances; while using a debit card or travel card for cash withdrawals and over the counter purchases in Switzerland is much cheaper.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re heading to Switzerland to hit the slopes or simply to enjoy the culture, there\u2019s a bit you need to get in order before you depart. 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