USD → CHF — US Dollar to Swiss Franc Converter

What It Does

Convert any US dollar amount into Swiss francs at the latest available reference rate, or switch the currencies to convert Swiss francs back into US dollars. Enter amounts such as 1 USD, 100 USD, 500 USD, or 5,000 USD and the converter pre-selects USD as the base and CHF as the target, with daily reference rates back to 1999.

Real-World Usage

Use this page to price a Swiss hotel, a train pass, or an online order in francs before you travel, to convert a CHF salary or invoice into dollars, to check what a card or transfer provider charges above the reference rate, or to follow USD/CHF over time. It is also a common way to size a hedge or a franc-denominated payment.

Local Context

The Swiss franc is one of the world's safe-haven currencies: demand rises in periods of financial stress, which can push USD/CHF down even when US data is strong. Switzerland runs a large current-account surplus and has low inflation, so the Swiss National Bank watches franc strength closely and has intervened in the past when the currency appreciated too fast. Your bank or card issuer may apply a different rate and add its own margin.

How much is 1 USD in CHF?

The reference rate is refreshed on each trading day. At the example rate shown on this page, 1 USD = 0.83 CHF, one US dollar is 0.83 Swiss francs and 100 USD is about 83 CHF. Enter any amount above for the rate the converter is using now.

Why is my bank's USD to CHF rate different?

Banks, card networks, and transfer services quote a rate with a spread or a fee included and often update it at a different time of day. Use this converter as a reference estimate and compare what actually leaves your account against what arrives.

What moves the USD/CHF exchange rate?

The Swiss franc is a classic safe-haven currency: it tends to strengthen when global markets are stressed and to soften when risk appetite returns. Beyond that, the pair tracks the Swiss National Bank's policy rate and its willingness to intervene against excessive franc strength, the Federal Reserve's policy path, and the inflation and growth gap between the two economies.