USD to CHF Converter (US Dollar to Swiss Franc)
1 USD = 0.81965 CHF at the saved rate of 2026-11-10. Convert US dollars to Swiss francs for a Swiss trip, a ski week, a watch or a bank account.
The Swiss franc (CHF) is issued by the Swiss National Bank, and its coins come from Swissmint. A franc is divided into 100 Rappen, called centimes in French and centesimi in Italian, and notes and coins carry Switzerland’s four national languages. The franc is also legal tender in Liechtenstein, which sits in the same currency area.
Dollar holders convert into francs when they visit Zurich, Geneva or the Alps, when they buy a watch, pay a Swiss tuition or conference fee, rent a chalet, or attend a congress held in Switzerland. Swiss prices are known for being high in global comparisons, so many visitors check amounts before they commit to a purchase.
How to use this tool
- Type an amount in USD to see it in CHF, or type in the CHF box to convert the other way.
- Read the rate line under the boxes: it shows the saved rate and its date.
- Use the tables below for common amounts, or open the currency converter for any other currency.
Formula
CHF amount = USD amount × rate
USD amount = CHF amount ÷ rate
The rate is the value of 1 USD in CHF in the snapshot of 2026-11-10, read from a table of exchange rates against the US dollar. A bank's buying and selling rates sit on either side of this mid-market figure.
Example
Two conversions at the saved rate:
300 USD × 0.81965 = 245.9 CHF
120 CHF ÷ 0.81965 = 146.4 USD
USD to CHF table
Common amounts in USD converted to CHF at the saved rate of 2026-11-10.
| US Dollar (USD) | Swiss Franc (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.8197 |
| 5 | 4.1 |
| 10 | 8.2 |
| 20 | 16.39 |
| 50 | 40.98 |
| 100 | 81.97 |
| 200 | 163.93 |
| 250 | 204.91 |
| 500 | 409.83 |
| 1,000 | 819.65 |
| 2,000 | 1,639.3 |
| 5,000 | 4,098.25 |
| 10,000 | 8,196.5 |
| 50,000 | 40,982.5 |
| 100,000 | 81,965 |
CHF to USD table
The other direction, for amounts often quoted in CHF.
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | US Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.22 |
| 2 | 2.44 |
| 5 | 6.1 |
| 10 | 12.2 |
| 20 | 24.4 |
| 50 | 61 |
| 100 | 122 |
| 200 | 244.01 |
| 1,000 | 1,220.03 |
| 5,000 | 6,100.16 |
Francs in hand
Banknotes in the current series are 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 1,000 francs. Coins are 5, 10 and 20 Rappen, and ½, 1, 2 and 5 francs. Cash totals are rounded to the nearest 5 Rappen. Cards and phone payments are used widely, and public transport ticket machines accept both coins and cards.
Not euro country
Switzerland is not part of the euro area, so euros are not the local currency. Some shops near the borders, tourist attractions and train stations accept euros, but the exchange rate they apply is theirs and change comes back in francs. Pay in francs, and pick the franc option if a card terminal asks which currency to charge.
Tipping is not compulsory, since a service charge is already part of restaurant prices, though people round up the bill for good service.
Quick mental estimate
Divide USD by 1.2 for a rough CHF figure: 20 USD → about 16.67 CHF. That shortcut is 1.6% below the saved rate.
Rates move every day, so recheck the rate line before you rely on a shortcut.
Frequently asked questions
What are Rappen?
Rappen is the German name for the hundredth part of a franc. The same coin is called centime in French and centesimo in Italian, and all three share the same value.
Is the Swiss franc used outside Switzerland?
Yes, in Liechtenstein, and also in the Italian enclave Campione d’Italia and the German exclave Büsingen am Hochrhein. Other countries keep their own money.
Why do some Swiss notes look different?
The Swiss National Bank has issued several note series over time, and the current one shows a different theme on each denomination. The bank explains on its site which series are still valid.
Is this the live exchange rate?
No. The page uses a snapshot of mid-market rates saved when the site was last updated, and the rate line shows its date. Your bank, card issuer or transfer service quotes its own rate, usually with a margin or fee, so the amount you actually receive will differ.
Sources
This is an estimate for general information, not financial or tax advice. Fees, rates and rules change, so check the current terms of the platform, carrier or provider before you rely on it. You use the result at your own risk. How we check our calculators · Full disclaimer
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