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Please note that Switzerland remains with the Swiss franc, usually indicated as CHF. While Switzerland is not part of the European Union and thus is not obliged to convert to the Euro, many prices are nonetheless indicated in euros so that visitors may compare prices. Merchants may accept euros but are not obliged to do so. Change given back to the client will most likely be in Swiss francs.
 

Opening hours

Most banks are open from Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 12.15 and from 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Local currency

Local currency : Swiss franc Sfr.1.- = 100 centimes
Coins: 5, 10, 20, 50 Cents and 1, 2, 5 Francs
Bank notes: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 1000 Francs

Credit cards

The safest and easiest form of money are traveler's checks and credit cards. The cards most used are Visa, MasterCard and American Express, but all usual cards are accepted.  Many banks in Switzerland have equipped their ATM machines with the CIRRUS or MAESTRO system. Many other Swiss banks offer ATM machines for cash advances with your credit card. It is recommended to have a small amount of cash on hand upon arrival in Switzerland for immediate expenses, i.e. taxies, city transportation etc.

VAT

8 % included in all prices displayed

Tips

Included in all prices

Exchange

By the banks, at the window and by means of ATMs, at railway station and airport exchange offices and in some hotels.

 

Post offices

Lausanne has numerous post offices. Precise and comprehensive information, particularly about the opening hours of each post office, can be obtained using the dedicated search facility on Lien externe the official website of La Poste.

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