Can I convert Indian Rupees in Switzerland?

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A traveler named Pragvansh is planning a trip to Switzerland, visiting Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, and Geneva. They want to know if they can convert Indian Rupees to Swiss Francs during their stay. It’s good to know that currency exchange shops are available in all these cities and at the airports.

Key takeaways:
  • You can find currency exchange shops in Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, and Geneva, including at the airports.
  • Consider exchanging some money in India before your trip to have Swiss Francs ready when you arrive.
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  • Anonymous
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    29 April 2018 at 10:25:09 #815598

    I plan to carry Indian Rupees on my trip to Switzerland. Is it possible to convert my Indian Rupees into Swiss Francs while I am in Switzerland?

    I will be travelling to the following cities/towns: Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Geneva

  • User
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    Reply 1 of 2 • 29 April 2018 at 15:24:29 #883552

    Hi Pragvansh,

    Yes, certainly there are currency exchange shops in all 4 of those cities as well as the airports. You may want to change some in India to have Swiss Francs when you land.

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    Peterli
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    Reply 2 of 2 • 29 April 2018 at 23:02:17 #883553

    Hello,

    Attached is a chart from XE showing how the CHF and INR have fluctuated over the past year.

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