Are euros accepted in Switzerland, how much cash to bring for holiday?
Andy is planning an 18-day trip to Switzerland and is asking about using Euros and how much cash to carry. He wants to know if he can use his credit card widely and what cash amount, in either CHF or Euros, would be reasonable to bring.
- While some shops accept Euros, it's advisable to have Swiss Francs on hand, especially in remote areas.
- Using credit cards is common, but be aware of potential foreign exchange fees.
- A good cash amount to carry is between 50 and 200 CHF, depending on your spending habits.
- If you pay in Euros, your change will be given in Swiss Francs.
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I know the Swiss Franc is the local currency, but can we also use Euros? Our trip is for 18 days and we tend to use credit cards. How much cash (CHF or euros) would you recommend traveling with?
Thanks, Andy
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In some shops, you can pay in Euros but this is not always possible. Payment by cards is widely accepted. However if you are visiting remote places or small towns it’s advisable to have some cash with you. For further tips and insights please have a look at this link: https://www.myswissalps.com/planning/practical/swiss-franc/
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Anna
Hi andy,
One of the most important things you want to do is to make sure you don’t incur any foreign exchange fees on your cards if you haven’t already done so. I spent two weeks both this past September and 5 years ago, also in Sept. I used my card(s) for all my hotels, a lot of sweatshirts and the like, some on food. I used cash for a majority of my food and any pubs that I may have shut down. It lasted for my whole trip. When I started running low, I just used the card more, but I always wanted at least some Francs on me. Some shops (as mentioned by Anna), smaller ones that may be in some train stations (mostly souvenir shops), may only take cash. So, if you may want that small key chain or that little trinket, it may be good to have some cash on hand. Have a great trip.
Regards,
Danielsan
Hi Andy,
To add, if you pay for items in Euros (cash), you will receive your change in Swiss francs.
As Danielsan advises, check with your bank on the fees in regard to cash withdrawals. Sometimes they can be quite high.
As for an amount, some travelers bring 50 and find it’s sufficient. Others bring 200 and also find it’s more than enough.
Kind regards,
Yolanda
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