Exchange your pounds to Swiss francs with Sainsbury’s Bank
Whether you’re heading to the Alps to admire the diverse landscape or plan to hit the slopes, it’s helpful to sort your Swiss currency before you leave.
Exchange pounds to Swiss francs and hit the ground running when you touch down in Switzerland. Save time for making memories when you sort your currency before you travel with Sainsbury’s Bank.
Why buy Swiss Francs from us?
- Better Swiss franc exchange rates for Nectar members*
- 0% commission on CHF currency
- Buy Swiss francs online for collection at an instore bureau
- FREE home delivery on cash orders of £400 or more**
Pound to Swiss franc rate – how much will I get?
Make the most of your holiday to Switzerland with Sainsbury’s Bank. Check out our competitive rates when converting GBP to CHF. Planning onwards travel further afield? We’ve got you covered – we offer over 50 different currencies.
Best of all, we never charge you commission when buying currency for your Switzerland trip – or any other. You can also unlock exclusive rates as a Nectar member*. Get more for your money with Sainsbury’s Bank.
Use our currency converter to check the current pound to Swiss franc exchange rate today. Just remember that rates can vary based on where you get your Switzerland currency from – you can buy online, over the phone or instore at one of our Travel Money Bureaux.
How to order your Swiss currency
At Sainsbury’s Bank you can order and collect your Swiss francs in a way that suits you:
Order online
Choose convenience and buy Swiss francs online with Sainsbury’s Bank. Order from wherever you are and choose to have it delivered or order to collect at your nearest Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Bureau.
Travel money bureau
Head down to a Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Bureau – you’ll find in selected stores. Our team is on hand to help you buy Swiss francs and get the most out of your trip.
Enjoy great rates and 0% commission when you buy your Swiss francs from Sainsbury’s Bank.
Travel money card
Get your Switzerland currency sorted with a Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card™. You won’t need to worry about carrying cash, plus it’s a secure, easy, and convenient way to pay.
Just load your currency and manage everything else on the app. It’s not just for Swiss francs either, you can use to withdraw in local currencies all around the world.
Over the phone
You can even buy Swiss francs over the phone. Just give us a call and pay for your currency over the phone and opt for home delivery or choose to pay and collect at your nearest travel money bureau.
Please note we don’t buy or sell currency in coins.
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.
Are you a Nectar member?
Fancy an even better deal? Become a Nectar member and enjoy our most competitive pound to Swiss franc exchange rates*. Just download the Nectar app or register online to get started.
To benefit, just let us know your Nectar card number when you place your Swiss currency order. Don’t forget that rates vary depending on whether you buy online, over the phone or in one of our travel money bureaux.
Don’t fancy carrying cash? Use our travel money card
Choose convenience with the Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Card™. Load up £50 to get started, choose your currency, and use it like you would a normal debit card. Pay for dinners or retail therapy in Switzerland with contactless or chip and pin or withdraw cash for smaller purchases.
Order online and receive at home in five to eight days or send to your nearest travel money bureau to get it the next day. Download our app to manage the card on the go – from wherever you choose to travel to.
Buying Swiss francs: FAQs
What is the currency is Switzerland?
The official currency in Switzerland is the Swiss franc (CHF). Get your Swiss francs sorted before you go and make the most of our competitive exchange rates.
Can I use my debit card in Switzerland?
Yes, the most commonly accepted payment methods in Switzerland include credit or debit card and cash . But using your bank card abroad may incur non-sterling transaction fees. Our Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Card™ doesn’t charge you transaction fees when you pay in the local currency.
How many Swiss francs do I need per day in Switzerland?
The amount of Swiss francs that you need each day will depend on your plans, style of travel, and your personal budget.
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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.