GBP → CHF · Real-time rate

Convert pounds sterling
into Swiss francs (GBP → CHF)

Change your pounds sterling (GBP) into Swiss francs (CHF) at the real interbank rate, in real time. Ideal for your transfers to Switzerland, with a margin from 0.40% and no hidden fees.

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GBP/CHF conversion in a nutshell

Convert pounds sterling into Swiss francs, at the right rate

The essentials to change your GBP into CHF with no nasty surprises on the rate or the fees.

The real GBP/CHF rate

The interbank rate (mid-market), with no inflated margin hidden in the displayed rate.

A margin from 0.40%

Transparent and sliding, up to 10× cheaper than a bank. No hidden fees.

Personal Swiss IBAN

Receive your funds on an IBAN in your name and convert your pounds into francs automatically.

A reliable Swiss partner

ibani SA, founded in Geneva in 2018, a financial intermediary affiliated with SO-FIT, recognised by FINMA.

What you really pay

GBP → CHF: ibani, bank or exchange office?

On an exchange of 5'000 GBP, the margin applied to the rate makes all the difference to the amount received in francs.

CriterionibaniBankExchange office
Starting rateReal interbank"In-house" rate"In-house" rate
Exchange marginFrom 0.40%~1.5 to 2%Often > 2%
Transfer fees0 CHFVariable—
Estimated cost* on 5'000 GBP~20 CHF~90 CHF> 100 CHF
100% digital trackingYesPartialNo

*Indicative orders of magnitude for a one-off exchange of 5'000 GBP. See the details on our Rates page.

Rate trend

GBP / CHF exchange rate live

Follow the pair's trend to choose the right moment for your exchange.

Conversion tables

How much is 1 GBP in CHF (and the other way round)?

Indicative amounts, ibani margin included, updated continuously.

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GBP 5—
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CHFGBP
CHF 1—
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CHF 1'000—
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How to convert

Your GBP changed into CHF, in 3 steps

Create your ibani account for free

100% digital sign-up in 5 minutes, with no opening or account maintenance fees.

Get your personal IBAN

Use it to receive your pounds sterling directly on your ibani account.

Receive your Swiss francs at the real rate

ibani converts your GBP into CHF at the market rate and transfers the francs to the destination account.

Other pairs

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The economics of the pair

GBP/CHF: the Bank of England versus the SNB

The rate between the pound sterling (GBP) and the Swiss franc (CHF) pits two currencies of very different nature against each other. Its dynamics are dictated by the monetary policy gap between two central banks: the Bank of England (BoE) and the Swiss National Bank (SNB).

The pound is a cyclical currency, highly reactive to British economic releases, BoE rate decisions and the political context in the United Kingdom. The Swiss franc, by contrast, plays the role of a safe haven: the SNB runs a rigorous policy to contain imported inflation and tolerates an appreciation of the CHF against more volatile currencies. In times of tension, capital often moves from the pound to the franc.

Points of reference: the 2016 Brexit referendum and its aftermath weighed heavily on the pound, while the SNB's abandonment of the EUR/CHF floor in January 2015 caused the franc to surge on all pairs, GBP/CHF included. Watch the calendar of BoE and SNB meetings to choose your moment to exchange.

To go further, see our guides on how to lock in a favourable rate and calculate an exchange rate.

Written by Brice Delhome.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about GBP/CHF exchange

There is no universal ideal moment. The GBP/CHF rate depends on the monetary policy gap between the Bank of England (BoE) and the SNB, as well as the risk climate on the markets. The Swiss franc, a safe-haven currency, tends to appreciate against the pound in times of uncertainty. Monitor the real rate continuously and trigger your exchange at the moment that suits you.

With ibani, you get a personal IBAN and share your transfer details. As soon as your GBP is received, the funds are converted into Swiss francs at the real market rate and transferred to the destination account, with no hidden fees.

The pound sterling is a currency sensitive to British economic releases, Bank of England decisions and the political context (Brexit, budgets). Against it, the Swiss franc remains stable and sought after as a safe haven. This difference in nature explains sometimes pronounced movements on the GBP/CHF pair.

ibani applies a transparent margin from 0.40% on the real interbank rate, decreasing with amounts. There are no opening or account maintenance fees. It's up to 10× cheaper than a traditional bank. See the details on the Rates page.

Change your pounds sterling
into Swiss francs at the right rate.

Get a personal Swiss IBAN, convert your GBP into CHF at the real rate and transfer with no hidden fees. Free account opening, 100% digital, in 5 minutes.
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* Transfers in currencies other than EUR and CHF may be subject to correspondent bank fees.

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