United States Dollar to Swiss Franc

Free instant USD/CHF converter using daily ECB rates.

United States Dollar (USD)

=⇄

Swiss Franc (CHF)

0.81

Exchange rate

1 USD = 0.81 CHF

Rate from European Central Bank · updated 2026-08-04

Common USD to CHF amounts

Common United States Dollar to Swiss Franc conversion amounts.
United States Dollar (USD)	Swiss Franc (CHF)
$1.00	CHF0.81
$5.00	CHF4.05
$10.00	CHF8.09
$25.00	CHF20.23
$50.00	CHF40.46
$100.00	CHF80.93
$500.00	CHF404.65
$1,000.00	CHF809.29

How does the United States Dollar to Swiss Franc conversion work?

Type any amount in the United States Dollar field above and the equivalent in Swiss Franc appears instantly. The exchange rate shown is the current daily rate from the European Central Bank, updated each business day at around 16:00 CET.

United States Dollar. The world's primary reserve currency. Used as the global benchmark in trade, oil pricing, and central-bank reserves.

Swiss Franc. The currency of Switzerland. Considered a "safe haven" in times of global uncertainty.

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Frequently asked

What is the current USD to CHF exchange rate?+

1 USD = 0.81 CHF as of the latest European Central Bank rate. The rate updates each business day.

Why is the rate I get from my bank different from this?+

Banks and money-transfer services add a margin to the mid-market rate (typically 1-4% for major currencies, more for emerging-market pairs). They may also charge fixed fees. The rate shown here is the wholesale benchmark — actual amounts you receive will be slightly less.

How often does the rate update?+

Once per business day, when the European Central Bank publishes its daily reference rate (around 4 PM CET / 10 AM ET). Weekend conversions use Friday's rate until Monday.

How do I convert CHF back to USD?+

Click the swap button (⇄) above to go to the CHF → USD converter. The math is simply 1/0.81 = 1.24 USD per 1 CHF.