Travel Money – Swiss Franc Exchange Rate
Convert Pounds to Swiss Francs
Whether you’re planning a ski trip to the iconic Matterhorn or heading for a city break in Zürich, Switzerland has lots to offer.
Whatever your holiday plans, make sure you get your Swiss Francs before you go. That way, your holiday money is sorted and you can focus on taking in Switzerland’s beautiful scenery and rich culture.
Why buy Swiss Francs from us?
- Better rates for Nectar members*
- 0% commission on all foreign currencies
- Order online for collection at an instore bureau
- FREE home delivery on cash orders of £400 or more**
How much will I get when I convert my Swiss Francs to Pounds?
Check our current Swiss Franc exchange rate to get a feel for what your pounds will buy. Use our online currency converter to see exactly what you’ll get for your money.
Rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore or online.
Where to buy Swiss Francs
Our aim is to make it easy for you to buy travel money, that’s why you can order online from anywhere, at a time that suits you.
Order Online
Buying Swiss Francs online means you can place your order anytime, whether you’re at home, at work or on the go
Visit us
Buy Swiss Francs at any of our travel money bureaux
Travel Money Card
Why not take a prepaid travel card with Swiss Francs on it? With a Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card™ Mastercard®, you can take up to 15 currencies on your trip
Want to exchange Swiss Francs to Pounds?
Put your leftover holiday money to good use. We buy back most foreign currency notes in denominations we sell (buy back rates vary daily). Simply bring it to one of our instore bureaux.
Nectar members get even better rates
Are you a Nectar member? If so, we’ll give you an even better exchange rate when you order Swiss Francs from us*. Just tell us your Nectar card number when you order.
Not a Nectar member? No problem. Just download the Nectar app or register at nectar.com.
Swiss currency
Swiss Franc: facts and figures
- The Swiss Franc is the official currency in Switzerland and is also used in Liechtenstein
- The currency code for the Swiss Franc is CHF, which is also used as its currency symbol
- Swiss Franc notes come in six denominations: CHF 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 1,000
- 1 Swiss Franc = 100 Centimes and there are seven coins: 5, 10, 20, 50 Centimes; plus 1, 2, 5 Francs ^
- The name 'Franc' comes from the Latin words 'Francorum Rex' (King of Franks) and the currency code stands for 'Confoederatio Helvetica Franc'
- Prices in Switzerland are almost always listed in Euros as well as Francs, to help tourists, and some shops even accept Euros
^ Please note we don't buy or sell foreign currency coins.
Using your bank card in Switzerland
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops and restaurants all over Switzerland, with Visa and Mastercard being the most commonly used networks. It’s still a good idea to carry a little bit of backup cash though.
Switzerland is a global financial centre so banks and ATMs are everywhere in towns and cities. Even smaller places are likely to have at least one ATM, and some will let you withdraw Euros as well as Swiss Francs.
You may be charged a fee by the ATM provider as well as your UK bank when using a cash point abroad. Always opt to pay for a transaction or withdrawal in the local currency, if given the choice. ATM providers often mark-up the exchange rate for payments in a foreign currency.
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Have questions?
Take a look at our FAQ section for our answers to customers’ most common travel money questions.
Terms and conditions
*Nectar members receive better exchange rates on single purchase transactions of all available foreign currencies. Excludes travel money card home delivery orders and online reloads. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone. You need to tell us your Nectar card number at the time of your transaction.
**You can order currency for a secure home delivery by 1pm on the day of your choice by Royal Mail (Mon- Sat). For next day delivery your order needs to be confirmed before 2pm (Mon- Fri). Please note that whilst Royal Mail make every effort to delivery on schedule, we cannot guarantee this as it is beyond our control. Highlands and Islands (including Channel Islands) are not guaranteed next day delivery. Delivery is free on all cash orders £400 or more (£4.99 for orders between £100 and £399.99). The minimum order for home delivery is £100. The delivery day quoted is dependent on the order day being a working day; if one of those days is a public holiday then additional day(s) will be added accordingly. All home delivery orders are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, unless we advise you otherwise, to your billing address, and a signature will be required upon delivery. A valid telephone number is required for home delivery.
Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card™ is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International. PrePay Technologies Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.