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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Switzerland.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Switzerland.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Switzerland? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Switzerland, with a population of around 9.03 million people, has a GDP of approximately 947.13 billion making it the 21st largest economy in the world. The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF,CHE,CHW)
A prosperous market economy based on high-tech manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and a major global financial services sector. It has deep economic integration with the European Union through a series of bilateral agreements and is a member of the EFTA.
The leading mobile payment app in Switzerland is TWINT, which is widely used for peer-to-peer transfers, in-store payments via QR code or Bluetooth, and for online shopping. Debit and credit cards are also a primary payment method, accepted everywhere for all types of purchases. While digital payments are popular, Swiss people still value and use physical cash, the Swiss Franc, for reasons of privacy and as a store of value.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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