Cross-Border Daily Life Tips
Transport, cost of living, mobile plans... All our practical tips to make your daily life as a cross-border worker easier.
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5 mistakes new Swiss cross-border workers make
Three months for the right of option, 31 March for the tax correction, 40% telework (25% Italy), EUR 1,500 per undeclared account: five mistakes.
Updated on: 19 September 2026
Family Allowances: Switzerland vs France, Germany & Italy | ibani
2026 priority rules for cross-border workers in France, Germany or Italy: Swiss cantonal amounts and the differential allowance (ADI, AUU).
Updated on: 26 June 2026
Swiss Residence & Work Permits (B, C, G, L): 2026 Guide | ibani
Permit B, C, G or L: which Swiss residence or work permit do you need in 2026? Conditions, procedures, taxation and salary management.
Updated on: 24 June 2026
Buying Property in the Border Zone with a CHF Salary (2026)
Expert guide for cross-border workers: calculating borrowing capacity (HCSF), CHF salary haircut, and choosing between a foreign currency loan and a EUR loan.
Updated on: 1 April 2026
Guide to Transport in Geneva 2026: Optimize Your Commute | ibani
Cross-border worker or newcomer to Geneva? Discover the transport solutions for 2026 (Léman Express, free TPG for youth, bikes) to ease your commute.
Updated on: 18 March 2026
2026 Study: Cross-Border Purchasing Power Increases by 3% | Ibani
Exclusive Ibani Analysis Jan 2026: Despite moderate Swiss wage hikes (+1%), the exchange rate offers record purchasing power gains to cross-border workers.
Updated on: 16 January 2026
Your money in CHF, your spending in EUR
Convert your Swiss francs to euros at the real market rate, with no nasty surprises.