Swiss Franc (CHF) = 100 rappen or centimes. Notes are in denominations of CHF1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of CHF5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 centimes.

Eurocheques are no longer guaranteed and and can not be accepted for encashments but may be useable for payments without the guarantee.

Personal cheques within the Eurocheque system are accepted. There are bureaux de change at train stations and banks.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are widely available.

Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Euro or Swiss Franc cheques are accepted at airports, railway stations and banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling, Euros or US Dollars.

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currencies.

Mon-Fri 0830-1630.