CHF to USD — Convert Swiss Francs to US Dollars
The Swiss franc (CHF), issued by the Swiss National Bank, is widely regarded as a safe-haven currency and is actively bought by investors during periods of market stress. Convert Swiss francs to US dollars at the live mid-market rate below.
About the Swiss franc
The franc is issued by the Swiss National Bank. Switzerland's political neutrality, low public debt and large asset-management industry make CHF a traditional safe-haven holding during market stress.
Good to know
The converter shows the mid-market rate — the midpoint between global buy and sell prices. It is the rate you will see quoted on financial news sites, but banks and transfer services add their own margin, so compare a few providers before moving money. Check the SIX Swiss Exchange trading hours to see whether the market is open right now.
Frequently asked questions — CHF to USD
How do I convert CHF to USD?
Enter an amount in the converter above, or read the conversion table — it shows live mid-market values for common amounts from 1 to 1,000,000 CHF. The rate refreshes every time you open the page.
What is the Swiss franc?
The franc is issued by the Swiss National Bank. Switzerland's political neutrality, low public debt and large asset-management industry make CHF a traditional safe-haven holding during market stress.
Is this the rate my bank gives me?
No — the converter shows the mid-market rate, the midpoint between global buy and sell rates. Banks and money-transfer services typically add a margin of 1–4% on top of it, so the amount you actually receive will be slightly lower.
When do the rates update?
Rates refresh daily at 00:00 UTC from our data provider, and the Refresh button in the converter pulls the latest available quote at any time.