What is the live CHF to USD exchange rate today?

The live CHF to USD exchange rate is 1 CHF = 1.2717 USD as of latest live refresh, using real-time market data updated regularly.

Why is the Swiss franc often treated as a safe-haven currency?

The franc is widely seen as a safe haven, so it can attract demand during periods of market stress or uncertainty.

What usually moves the CHF to USD rate?

Swiss National Bank policy, Fed policy, inflation trends, and safe-haven demand often drive CHF to USD.

When does CHF to USD usually rise?

CHF to USD usually rises when the franc strengthens against the US dollar or when USD to CHF falls.

Who usually checks the live CHF to USD rate?

Travelers, investors, and businesses with Swiss-franc exposure often track CHF to USD before converting funds.

CHF to USD — Swiss Franc to US Dollar Rate Today

Track the live CHF to USD exchange rate for travel, wealth planning, defensive-market checks, and Swiss-franc exposure. This pair is often used when users want a safe-haven reference in real time.

Live

Updated May 17, 2026, 12:02 AM

Live rate

1 CHF = 1.2717 USD

Snapshot move

-0.17%

Pair meaning

Swiss Franc vs US Dollar

Useful for travel, defensive portfolio checks, business pricing, and safe-haven market comparison.

CHF to USD Currency Converter

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Enter an amount, keep CHF as FROM and USD as TO, then read the converted value instantly in the converter.

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Live result

1.271705 USD

1 CHF converted at current rate.

-0.17%vs previous close

Reference

1 CHF = 1.271705 USD

1 USD = 0.786346 CHF

Historical context

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Multi-currency result

1 CHF converted across major currencies so you can compare travel and remittance targets quickly.

USD

1.2717

US Dollar

EUR

1.0933

Euro

GBP

0.953163

British Pound

PKR

354.77

Pakistani Rupee

AED

4.6703

UAE Dirham

JPY

201.7

Japanese Yen

CNY

8.681

Chinese Yuan

INR

122.05

Indian Rupee

SAR

4.7689

Saudi Riyal

CAD

1.7479

Canadian Dollar

CHF/USD

Last 30 days

Last 90 days

High

Low

Average

Change

Live exchange tables

Synced with converter pair: CHF/USD. Change FROM and TO above, and both cards update instantly with live rates.

CHF

USD

1 CHF

1.2717 USD

5 CHF

6.3585 USD

10 CHF

12.717 USD

20 CHF

25.4341 USD

50 CHF

63.5852 USD

100 CHF

127.1705 USD

250 CHF

317.9262 USD

500 CHF

635.8524 USD

1000 CHF

1,271.7048 USD

2000 CHF

2,543.4096 USD

5000 CHF

6,358.5241 USD

10000 CHF

12,717.0482 USD

USD

CHF

1 USD

0.786346 CHF

5 USD

3.93173 CHF

10 USD

7.86346 CHF

20 USD

15.72692 CHF

50 USD

39.3173 CHF

100 USD

78.6346 CHF

250 USD

196.5865 CHF

500 USD

393.173 CHF

1000 USD

786.346 CHF

2000 USD

1,572.692 CHF

5000 USD

3,931.73 CHF

10000 USD

7,863.46 CHF

CHF to USD market reference

CHF to USD is often watched during volatile market periods, so comparing the live benchmark with your provider quote is especially useful when spreads widen.

Rate Type

Today (USD)

Interbank rate

1.2717

Open market estimate

1.2812

Bank transfer estimate

1.2838

Historical Forex Charts

Review how CHF/USD has moved across recent sessions with real time-series data. Use 7D, 30D, or 1Y views to spot trend direction before you convert.

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CHF/USD

US Dollar

Latest

1 CHF in USD

Period move

30D change from first data point

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Compare with related currencies

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How CHF to USD rate works

CHF/USD shows how much one Swiss Franc buys in US Dollar and often reacts to monetary policy and safe-haven demand.

Swiss National Bank and Federal Reserve policy shifts matter, but risk-off sentiment can also move Swiss-franc pairs quickly.

Use the live reference here before checking your transfer, bank, or wealth-platform quote so you can judge whether the final rate is fair.

Transfer and remittance check

Converting into or out of the Swiss franc? Use the live benchmark here first, then compare provider pricing before confirming.

Service

Typical rate

Best for

Interbank baseline

1.2717 USD

Benchmark

Digital remittance

1.2615 USD

Fast transfers

Bank transfer

1.2838 USD

Large amounts

Cash exchange

1.2812 USD

Local cash

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