Convert Swiss Franc (CHF) to US Dollar (USD)

When to use CHF → USD

CHF to USD reflects the franc's status as one of the world's premier safe-haven currencies — alongside the yen and (to a lesser extent) gold. During the 2008 crisis, the franc appreciated by more than 25 % against the dollar; during the 2022 European energy shock, it again rallied. The SNB occasionally intervenes to prevent excessive strength that would hurt Swiss exporters. The 1 000-franc note remains in circulation and is widely accepted at banks and bureaus — useful for high-value travel but cumbersome elsewhere.

How to convert Swiss Franc to US Dollar

1. 1

   Enter your amount

   Type the value in Swiss Franc you want to convert into US Dollar.

2. 2

   Read the live rate

   At today's mid-market rate, 1 CHF equals 1.239 USD. Your full amount is recalculated as you type.

3. 3

   Use the number, not the quote

   Banks, brokers, and card networks add a spread of 0.5–3 % on top of the mid-market rate. Treat Convertitive's number as a reference, not a price you can actually trade at.

CHF to USD conversion table

Common amounts at today’s rate of 1 CHF = 1.239 USD.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Swiss Franc in US Dollar?

1 CHF = 1.239 USD at today's mid-market rate.

What is 100 CHF in USD?

100 CHF = 123.90 USD.

What is 1 USD in CHF?

1 USD = 0.807072 CHF — the inverse of the rate above.

Where do these rates come from?

The European Central Bank publishes daily reference rates around 16:00 CET. Convertitive consumes them through the Frankfurter open data service and refreshes its cache every hour.

How often is the rate updated?

Up to once per hour, and only when the ECB itself has issued a new value. Over weekends and holidays the displayed rate stays at the previous business day's close.

Why isn't this the rate my bank quotes?

Mid-market rates are a benchmark; retail banks and card networks add a spread on every conversion to cover their costs and margin. Expect that spread to be 1–3 % on most card transactions and 0.4–0.8 % at large brokers.

Can I use this for accounting or invoicing?

Use it as a reference. For official accounting, most jurisdictions require a documented rate from a central bank or your tax authority (which often publish their own daily values).

What's a 'mid-market' rate?

The midpoint between the buying and selling prices that wholesale banks quote each other. It's the closest thing to a 'real' rate for an individual to compare against.

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Sources

• European Central Bank — euro foreign exchange reference rates
• Frankfurter — open ECB rates API